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ED Seizes ₹110 Crore in Assets from Rohtas Group

LUCKNOW: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has provisionally attached properties worth Rs 110.05 crore, with a current market value surpassing Rs 300 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action, taken on October 28, pertains to a money laundering investigation involving Rohtas Project Limited and other entities. As per the agency, the attached assets are held under the names of associated companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) of the Rohtas Group—Amalya Constructions LLP and Amyra Infrastructure LLP—both operated by the LJK Group. All properties are situated in Lucknow. The ED’s investigation was prompted by 83 FIRs…

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West Bengal CM: Redevelopment Won’t Threaten Residence Rights

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reassured residents of central Kolkata on Wednesday that their rights would be preserved following the redevelopment of dilapidated buildings. She emphasized that every legitimate resident would be documented and granted occupancy certificates, but urged caution regarding safety. During the inauguration of Jagaddhatri Puja by the Posta Bazar Merchant Association, Banerjee acknowledged the past accidents in the area. “Through collective efforts, we’ve successfully reduced such incidents,” she stated. “There are several crumbling buildings here. The KMC has issued notices, but residents are concerned about their living arrangements post-demolition. They must realize that staying in these structures…

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SC Halts GST Demand on Real Estate Joint Development Deals

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has put a hold on a goods and services tax (GST) demand linked to a joint development agreement (JDA) for a real estate project, a ruling that could significantly affect real estate developers and landowners nationwide. JDAs are commonly used as they permit developers to access land without making an upfront payment. Authorities are attempting to categorize the transfer of land development rights under JDAs as a taxable ‘supply of service’ according to GST regulations. Developers contest this classification, asserting that the agreement fundamentally involves a ‘transfer of land’, which falls outside the GST framework. A…

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Promoter unveils ₹18,000 crore plan for Jaiprakash Associates

MUMBAI: The promoter of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) has re-entered the competition to reacquire control of the heavily indebted infrastructure company with a new ₹18,000 crore resolution plan, although lenders are skeptical about the previous owner’s capacity to raise the necessary funds. The latest proposal from the Gaur family, the promoters of Jaypee, surpasses offers made by Vedanta and the Adani Group for JAL, which holds significant land assets around Greater Noida and the Noida Expressway. “The promoter has submitted a new plan valuing the business at ₹18,000 crore, exceeding Vedanta’s offer,” said a source with knowledge of the situation. Vedanta…

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Bengaluru agency recovers ₹12 crore in encroached BTM Layout land

BENGALURU: On Monday, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) successfully reclaimed a valuable land parcel in BTM 1st Stage, valued at approximately Rs 12.3 crore. Officials reported that unauthorized compounds and sheds were illegally built on BDA property situated in Survey No. 50 of Tavarekere village, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru South taluk. The BDA task force, under the guidance of the executive engineer from the south division and with police assistance, moved to demolish the encroachments. The BDA recovered 6,629 sqft of land. This action is a part of a broader initiative aimed at identifying and reclaiming government and BDA lands that…

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Housing Minister Demands Action on Builders Delaying Projects

File Photo NEW DELHI: Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has requested information on the number of real estate projects that have had their deadlines extended, as well as actions taken against developers with incomplete projects despite receiving three extensions. This request arises amid increasing concerns regarding builders’ failure to meet project completion commitments under RERA. According to the minutes from the latest Central Advisory Council (CAC) meeting—which included representatives from state RERAs, state governments, consumer bodies, and builders—Khattar’s request followed comments from Haryana RERA Chairperson Arun Kumar. Kumar noted that the project completion timeline is established by…

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Sand Shortage Halts Nagpur Metro Construction Across All Areas

File Photo NAGPUR: The construction of Nagpur Metro’s Phase II is facing a new challenge due to a critical shortage of naturally available sand. This has resulted in MahaMetro needing to partially suspend work across all four stretches, thereby slowing down overall progress. According to top MahaMetro sources, the supply of riverbed sand for ongoing projects is nearly depleted, with the remaining stock likely to last only a few days. “Sand supply has been erratic, and we have had to halt certain work portions mid-way due to this shortage,” stated a senior official from MahaMetro. Officials noted that the impact…

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Maharashtra Charity Chief Cancels Jain Trust Property Sale

PUNE: On Thursday, the Maharashtra charity commissioner ordered the cancellation of the sale of a prime property in Pune belonging to a Jain trust, following community protests over recent days. This decision was prompted by the construction firm Gokhale Landmarks LLP and the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Smarak Trust’s request to terminate the sale deed concerning the 3.5-acre property in Model Colony, which includes a boarding facility and a Jain Temple. The charity commissioner has revoked the April 2025 order that permitted the Seth Hirachand Nemchand Digambar Smarak Trust (SHNST) to enter into an agreement with Gokhale Landmarks. According to…

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DLF Q2 FY26 Net Profit Falls 14.56%

NEW DELHI: DLF has reported a 14.56% decrease in its net consolidated profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The profit after tax was ₹1,180.09 crore in Q2 FY26, down from ₹1,381.22 crore in the same quarter the previous fiscal year, as per a filing with the BSE. The company’s net consolidated total income for Q2 FY26 was ₹2,261.80 crore, marking a growth of 3.71% compared to ₹2,180.83 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. During the quarter, DLF Home Developers (DHDL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, redeemed 60,000 8.50% senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable, guaranteed, Rupee-denominated non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth…

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Lodha Developers’ Q2 FY26 net profit jumps 86.67%

NEW DELHI: Lodha Developers has announced an impressive 86.67% increase in its net consolidated profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. Their profit after tax reached ₹789.80 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹423.10 crore in the same quarter last year, as stated in a filing to the BSE. The company’s total consolidated income for Q2 FY26 was ₹3,878.90 crore, marking a 44.49% rise from ₹2,684.60 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Abhishek Lodha, MD & CEO of the company, expressed, “We are delighted to report our best-ever Q2 performance, achieving pre-sales of ₹45.7 billion,…