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Pune Sees 14,000+ Property Registrations in November 2025

NEW DELHI: In November 2025, Pune’s residential property market saw 14,234 registrations, representing a 6% year-on-year increase. Stamp duty collections also rose by 19% YoY to ₹565 crore, as per the data from Knight Frank India. Compared to the previous month, registrations increased by 12%, and stamp duty collections grew by 7%. From January to November 2025, Pune achieved 173,578 property registrations, marking the strongest performance during the first eleven months in the last four years. The distribution of ticket sizes remained consistent year-on-year. Homes priced below ₹1 crore still dominated, accounting for 85% of total registrations, while those priced…

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Lower Home Loan Rates Boost Housing Affordability in 2025

NEW DELHI: A reduction in home loan interest rates has enhanced housing affordability for buyers in seven of India’s eight major residential markets by 2025. According to Knight Frank India’s latest Affordability Index, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kolkata rank as the most affordable cities. The index assesses the percentage of household income allocated for home loan EMIs, revealing that Ahmedabad has the most favorable market with an EMI-to-income ratio of 18%. Both Pune and Kolkata follow closely with a 22% ratio, indicating improved affordability. In Mumbai, India’s priciest housing market, affordability also saw a significant boost, with the EMI-to-income ratio decreasing…

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Residential Sales Growth to Hold Steady at 10-12%: ICRA

NEW DELHI: Residential real estate developers are projected to achieve stable sales growth of 10-12% in the current and upcoming financial year, as housing demand normalizes after a three-year post-pandemic recovery, according to an ICRA analysis. This growth is anticipated to stem from a combination of 5-7% volume increase and 4-6% escalation in average prices, supported by decreasing interest rates, improved affordability, and sustained demand for premium and luxury homes. ICRA’s findings are based on a sample of 75 developers, representing about 35% of residential sales nationwide. Over the three financial years leading up to FY2025, residential sales exhibited a…

CommercialLatest Stories

Delhi-NCR Office Occupancy Set to Exceed 80% by FY27: ICRA

NEW DELHI: The grade-A office market in Delhi NCR is witnessing robust growth, with occupancy levels expected to reach 80.5-81.0% by March 2027, per ICRA, a rating agency. Since March 2023, occupancy has surged significantly, climbing 600 basis points to 78.6% by September 2025. This increase is largely attributed to strong net absorption outpacing new supply over several years. In FY2025, net absorption totaled 11.4 million sq ft, notably exceeding the 7.4 million sq ft of new supply. This trend has continued into the first half of FY2026, with net absorption reaching eight million sq ft compared to 7.3 million…

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India office leasing remains steady at 75.2 million sq ft in 2025

NEW DELHI: By the end of 2025, India’s office market demonstrated stability, with gross leasing across six key cities reaching 75.2 million sq ft, consistent with the previous year, as reported by Savills India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai were the standout markets, collectively representing nearly 61% of the total office leasing activity. Despite uncertainties in the global economy, demand showed resilience, bolstered by new market entrants and the expansion of global capability centers (GCCs). Savills projects a positive outlook for 2026, driven by sustained interest from GCCs, technology firms, and the BFSI sector, although the robust supply pipeline may slightly…

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Hyderabad Home Registrations Surge 25% in November 2025

NEW DELHI: In November 2025, residential property registrations in Hyderabad soared 25% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month, reaching the highest monthly volume recorded in the year, according to Knight Frank India. A total of 6,923 residential units were registered during this month, resulting in a combined transaction value of ₹4,904 crore. This represents a 40% year-on-year increase in value, indicating growing ticket sizes and consistent demand for premium housing. The spike in registrations was primarily driven by interest in the premium housing segment. Properties priced above ₹1 crore saw an 87% year-on-year increase in registrations, comprising 21% of total registrations, up…

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Premium Home Prices Surge 36% in 2025, Driven by New Builds

NEW DELHI: In 2025, India’s premium residential market experienced significant price increases, with capital values rising by as much as 36% year-on-year in major cities. A report by Savills India attributes this surge to ongoing construction projects, enhanced infrastructure connectivity, and consistent end-user demand. The report highlights a more pronounced price increase in the under-construction premium segment. This is reflective of elevated launch prices, escalating construction and land costs, and a growing interest in amenity-rich homes. In Mumbai, under-construction premium residences saw a year-on-year price increase of 20–30%, while Noida recorded the steepest hike of 9–36%. Gurugram experienced a growth…

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Flexible Workspace Stock to Exceed 100M Sq Ft by 2027

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: India’s flexible workspace market is poised for significant growth over the next two to three years. Flex office space across the top seven cities is expected to exceed 100 million sq ft by 2027, rising from 72.3 million sq ft in 2025, as reported by Colliers India. As operators continue to expand, the percentage of flex space in the overall office market is projected to increase from 8.5% in 2025 to 10.5% by 2027. This growth will be fueled by rising enterprise demand, with the average annual seat uptake anticipated to grow by 25% to…

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Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Soars 59% to $6.7B by 2025

NEW DELHI: Private equity investments in India’s real estate sector saw a significant surge in 2025, with total capital deployment reaching $6.7 billion (₹593 billion), reflecting a 59% increase from the previous year, as reported by Savills India. The investment figure encompasses equity investments made through private channels, structured debt deals by alternative investment funds (AIFs), and non-convertible debenture (NCD) issuances. Foreign investors maintained a dominant presence, responsible for 76% of total private equity inflows. Savills highlights the recovery as being driven by improved regulatory transparency via RERA, developers’ balance sheet consolidation, and a stronger emphasis on asset-level performance. The…

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Mumbai Court Orders Eviction of Trespassers from NRI’s Apartment

MUMBAI: The Bombay City Civil Court has concluded a 15-year legal dispute, granting eviction of trespassers from the Dahisar apartment of an NRI businessman, Suresh Basantani. Judge BD Pawar ruled in favor of Basantani, who had learned his home was “resold” and occupied while he was living abroad. Judge Pawar emphasized that once a registered agreement is executed and the title is transferred, the seller loses any rights to the property. He stated, “As defendant Nos 1 and 2 (Siddhivinayak Builders and promoter) already transferred the title of the suit flat to the plaintiff, they could not transfer it again…