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₹128 Crore Returned to 350+ Homebuyers in 2023: UP-RERA

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP Rera) has reported recovering Rs 128 crore from promoters who failed to complete their housing projects, depositing this sum into the bank accounts of approximately 376 homebuyers this calendar year. With this, UP Rera has transferred a total of Rs 1,360 crore to around 5,500 homebuyers who had not received possession of their homes. “We have issued over 12,900 recovery certificates (RCs) valued at Rs 3,900 crore, primarily in the National Capital Region (NCR). We guarantee every complainant (homebuyer) who has contacted Rera that justice will be served. They will either…

CommercialLatest Stories

Incuspaze Acquires Pune’s Trios to Boost Co-Working Space

Incuspaze, a provider of managed office spaces, has acquired the Pune-based co-working firm Trios in a cash-and-stock transaction to enhance its business footprint. The specifics of the deal have not been disclosed. Founded in 2016, Incuspaze currently operates in over 50 locations across 18 cities, with a total portfolio covering 4 million square feet. Trios, established in 2017, runs 12 co-working centers in Pune and Gurugram. In a statement released on Monday, Incuspaze indicated that the acquisition of Trios is a strategic move to meet the increasing demand for flexible workspaces in Pune. “This complete acquisition, executed through a cash-and-stock…

Housing FinanceLatest Stories

LIC Housing Finance Q4 FY25 Net Profit Soars 25% to ₹1,368 Cr

NEW DELHI: LIC Housing Finance announced a 25.4% increase in net profit, reaching Rs 1,368 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2025, compared to Rs 1,091 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The company reported total income of Rs 7,283 crore for the March quarter of FY25, an increase from Rs 6,937 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY24. For the fiscal year 2024-25, the net profit increased by 14% to Rs 5,429 crore, up from Rs 4,765 crore in FY24. LIC Housing Finance shares closed at Rs 624.90, gaining 1.31% from the previous close…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Fifty Farmhouses Defend Aravalis Against Bulldozers This Week

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Starting from the first week of July, illegal structures—including farmhouses, walls, banquet halls, shops, and cafes built in the city’s protected Aravalis—will be demolished. Forest department officials confirmed that a survey conducted earlier this year identified fifty such illegally constructed farmhouses. Show-cause notices have been issued for new constructions on protected Aravali land in the Behrampur, Ghata, Gwalpahari, and Sakatpur areas. Property owners have 15 days to dismantle these structures voluntarily; failure to comply will lead to departmental demolition. A forest officer stated, “We began issuing notices on June 3, and by June 26, around 50 notices…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

Nagpur Civic Body Gathers ₹89 Crore in Q1 FY26 Tax

NAGPUR: In the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, approximately 22.98% of the 8.36 lakh property owners in Nagpur took advantage of the rebate scheme introduced by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). This scheme offers a 15% rebate for online payments and 10% for offline payments. From April 1 to June 30, a total of 1,92,324 taxpayers contributed Rs 88.85 crore in property tax. Among these, 96,993 property owners utilized online platforms—including the NMC website, the My Nagpur mobile app, and a WhatsApp chatbot—contributing Rs 49.92 crore. The remaining 95,331 taxpayers paid Rs 35.97 crore at zonal offices and…

IndustryLatest Stories

Adani Properties Secures NCLT Approval for HDIL Assets

MUMBAI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has given the green light to Adani Properties for the acquisition of two assets from the insolvent Housing Development and Infrastructure (HDIL) as part of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). The acquired assets include a commercial property named ‘Inspire BKC’ located in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex and a piece of land situated in Kalyan Shahad on the outskirts of Mumbai. Adani Properties was identified as the sole bidder submitting a proposal compliant with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for both assets. The resolution plan for the Inspire BKC project is appraised at…

Latest StoriesResidential

Chandigarh Civic Body Approves Manimajra Housing Plan & Ads

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the MC general house approved two significant revenue-generating proposals: the terms for the Manimajra housing scheme and the establishment of 53 new advertisement sites/unipoles. The civic authority will forward the meeting minutes to the Chandigarh administration, and upon approval, will initiate the project. The Manimajra initiative will span over 7.5 acres across five parcels in pocket number 6. Land allotment can be conducted jointly or individually to ensure project viability. Terms and conditions have taken into account all administrative, legal, financial, and engineering considerations for the housing project. The MC has specified that no fragmentation or amalgamation…

Latest StoriesRera

Planning Authorities to Notify Odisha RERA on Housing Approvals

BHUBANESWAR: The Housing and Urban Development Department has mandated that all planning authorities, including the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, must notify the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) regarding plan approvals for various housing and plotting projects. This step will facilitate ORERA’s follow-ups on developers’ activities. This initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recommendation during a Pragati review meeting for state governments to enhance ORERA’s effectiveness and ensure the enforcement of its orders for the benefit of homebuyers. Sources indicate that the ORERA chairperson recently communicated an eight-point agenda to the Chief Secretary aimed at reinforcing ORERA’s operations, including the requirement…

CommercialLatest Stories

Shortage of Grade-A Office Space Hampers Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Heineken’s decision to establish a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore has proven challenging, as securing space in the bustling IT hub of HITEC City has become increasingly difficult. Sources indicate that this trendy area, often compared to San Francisco’s Bay Area, is almost fully leased out in terms of Grade A office space. Notable developments in HITEC City include Sattva Group’s Knowledge Park and Knowledge City, RMZ’s Nexity, Raheja Mindspace, and CapitaLand Park, along with individual projects by Auro Realty and My Home Group. Recently, McDonald’s acquired approximately 200,000 sq…

Housing FinanceLatest Stories

35% Drop in Home Loan Borrowers, Avg Mortgage Rises in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s housing finance landscape is revealing an interesting trend — while the total amount of loans being disbursed is increasing, the number of borrowers is on the decline. In FY 2025, the total housing finance in the state rose by 8.9%, reaching Rs 58,399 crore, up from Rs 53,590 crore in FY 2024. Conversely, the number of loan accounts plummeted by over 35%, from 6.9 lakh to just 4.46 lakh, according to the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) – Gujarat. The figures indicate a shift: fewer individuals are purchasing homes, yet those who do are borrowing larger amounts. The…