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Odisha REAT Ensures Homebuyer Rights in Realty Dispute

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has dismissed appeals from a public sector bank that sought to auction a real estate project in the city, where buyers have made significant investments. The bank’s appeal challenged a prior ruling from the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) after the project promoters defaulted on loan repayments. The tribunal concluded that by initiating auction proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, the bank “stepped into the shoes of the promoter” and is required to assist in completing the halted housing project. This dispute originated from two separate complaints lodged by allottees of…

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Bombay HC Dismisses WeWork India IPO Challenge, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fee

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed by Vinay Bansal and Hemant Kulshrestha that aimed to prevent WeWork India’s initial public offering (IPO), effectively ending their last-minute legal challenge. A Division Bench consisting of Justice RI Chagla and Justice Farhan Parvez Dubash rejected the petitions and imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on Vinay Bansal, instructing him to deposit the amount with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority within two weeks. The court reserved its decision on October 8 after the arguments were concluded and delivered the ruling orally today. A detailed written judgment is…

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NCLT Rejects Chronos Properties’ ₹1,080 Cr Bid for IL&FS BKC

MUMBAI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has rejected the ₹1,080 crore bid from Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties for the acquisition of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS)’s flagship Bandra Kurla Complex property. On November 28, the NCLT’s Mumbai Bench dismissed Chronos’s application to enforce its bid for the IL&FS Financial Centre located at BKC. The tribunal upheld IL&FS’s right to amend the transaction consideration. It confirmed that the Letter of Intent (LoI) dated March 21, 2022, is a binding contract between the parties, but noted that it includes provisions allowing IL&FS to unilaterally modify the agreement, including financial terms,…

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Sushmita Sen and Mom Acquire Two Mumbai Apartments for ₹16.89 Cr

NEW DELHI: Sushmita Sen’s mother, Subhra Sen, has acquired two apartments in the Elysian project by Oberoi Realty located in Goregaon East, Mumbai, for a total of ₹16.89 crore. Both purchases were officially recorded in November 2025. Subhra Sen’s first property cost ₹8.40 crore and encompasses a carpet area of 163.59 sq meters (1,760 sq ft), which also includes one designated car parking space. The transaction involved a stamp duty fee of ₹42.02 lakh along with registration charges of ₹30,000, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The second apartment was acquired for ₹8.49 crore and shares the…

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Hyderabad: 40% of Neopolis Homes Struggle Amid Big Land Auctions

HYDERABAD: Recent high-stakes land auctions have spotlighted Neopolis, Kokapet’s prime real estate area, but the situation on the ground is less promising for developers. Industry estimates indicate that about 40% of the over 10,000 homes launched here in recent years are struggling to sell, particularly larger units exceeding 4,500 square feet, with some projects reaching up to 7,000 square feet. “With the latest auctions and project announcements, unsold inventory is expected to increase further. We could see an additional 4,000 units added to the market, potentially slowing sales,” cautioned a senior real estate consultant, emphasizing the over-saturation in Hyderabad’s property…

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Maharashtra Seeks SRA Input on Housing for First-Floor Slum Residents

Representative image MUMBAI: The state government has requested a report from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) about allowing slumdwellers on the first floor of chawls to qualify for free or affordable housing. Officials from the housing department noted that the finance department is seeking detailed information on the potential financial implications for the government if concessions or exemptions are granted to developers to include first-floor slumdwellers in housing schemes. “The SRA must promptly address the finance department’s inquiries. Once that is accomplished, the matter will be presented to the state cabinet for approval, leading to the issuance of a government…

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Vasant Kunj Residents Protest Group Housing on Morphological Ridge

NEW DELHI: Residents of B-1, Vasant Kunj, protested at Jantar Mantar on Sunday against the approval of a group housing project proposed on the Morphological Ridge. The project received clearance from the Supreme Court-appointed Centre Empowered Committee, along with NoCs from DDA, MCD, the Airports Authority of India, and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as well as the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee. Protesters carried placards that read “Our Air, Our Right — Not for Sale” and “Building Towers, Burying Lungs,” voicing their opposition to the plans for three 10-storey luxury towers with three-level basements on…

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ED Alleges Experion Developers Misused IBC in Land Deal

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused the real estate developer Experion Developers of improperly utilizing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code provisions to acquire 9.3 acres of land in Gurugram’s Sector 62. As part of a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) investigation involving Religare Finvest, the ED attached assets owned by the corporate debtor, Dignity Buildcon, which was subsequently purchased by Experion. The ED has filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) requesting a review of its May 2023 decision that permitted Experion to take over Dignity Buildcon through the insolvency procedure. The ED highlighted…

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Japanese property firms expand aggressively into India’s market

Representative Image MUMBAI: Japanese real estate developers continue to explore the complex Indian market, with many expected to enter, lured by rising rental rates in a rapidly expanding economy and low construction costs. A prime example is Mitsui Fudosan, Japan’s largest property developer, which ventured into India in 2020 through a partnership with local developer RMZ Real Estate to construct an office complex in Bengaluru. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the company may invest an additional 30-35 billion yen (approximately $190-$225 million) in projects with RMZ or other local developers. Last month, Mitsui Fudosan’s management team visited…

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Nagpur Civic Body Signs ₹129 Crore Sokta Bhavan Deal

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made a significant stride in augmenting its non-tax revenue by finalizing a ₹129 crore deal for the revitalization of the dilapidated Sokta Bhavan at Gandhibagh into a contemporary commercial complex, which will also include a Citizen Facilitation Centre. This project, undertaken on a design-build-finance-operate-and-sale (DBFOS) basis, stands as one of the highest-value redevelopment contracts for the civic body in recent years, particularly after several unsuccessful attempts to attract bidders. On November 6, the civic administration issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to PrafulVed Infra Ltd, whose lump-sum offer of ₹129 crore was the…