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Executive Centre aims to raise ₹2,600 crore for India IPO

The Executive Centre is set to launch an initial public offering in Mumbai with the potential to raise ₹26 billion ($303 million), as reported by sources familiar with the situation. This move aims to leverage the growing demand for workspace across India. The flexible workspace provider has engaged Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. and ICICI Securities Ltd. to facilitate the listing process. The company intends to submit preliminary documentation, known as a draft red herring prospectus, shortly. Neither the company nor its financial advisors have responded to requests for comment. The Executive Centre will join other companies like Wework India Management…

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WeWork India Secures Sebi Approval for ₹1,000 Crore IPO

NEW DELHI: WeWork India, a flexible workspace provider, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its ₹1,000-crore initial public offering (IPO). The Bengaluru-based co-working firm, operating under the WeWork brand, is promoted by Enam Securities in India. As per the company’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), the IPO consists of a fresh issue of ₹750 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of ₹250 crore by Enam. Once listed, shares will trade on both BSE and NSE with a face value of ₹10 each. The proceeds from the fresh issue will be allocated towards…

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Belagavi civic body records ₹44.7 crore in Q1 property tax

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has set an ambitious goal of collecting Rs 75 crore in property tax for the financial year 2025-26. So far, the civic body has collected Rs 44.7 crore in the first quarter, aided by a 5% rebate scheme that ended on June 30. This figure represents the highest Q1 property tax collection in the BCC’s history, attributed to an effective awareness campaign about the rebate and diligent efforts to stop revenue losses. With Rs 44.7 crore already in hand, the BCC aims to raise the remaining Rs 30 crore in the upcoming quarters to…

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Karnataka Urban Development: Hope for B Khata Property Owners

BENGALURU: Good news for B khata property owners awaiting building plans, Cauvery water connections, and electricity supply. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the Deputy Chief Minister’s personal secretary, has reached out to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department to address the concerns of over 150,000 property owners affected by the Supreme Court’s ruling on illegal constructions. This initiative stems from a letter by former BJP Bengaluru South president NR Ramesh. He highlighted, “Most buildings are constructed on B khata properties. In the interest of property owners, a plan should be devised to sanction building plans for these properties, possibly…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

CM directs UDD to fast-track Maan-Mhalunge TP scheme clearance

PUNE: During a recent review meeting on civic and infrastructure matters, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the urban development department to expedite the clearance of the Maan-Mhalunge town planning scheme in Hinjewadi, according to senior officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). “The CM specifically instructed department officials to address the delays and ensure the proposal is processed without further setbacks,” said a senior PMRDA official who attended last week’s meeting. The PMRDA has received technical approval for four of the six proposed town planning schemes from the urban development department (UDD), but government notifications are still awaited.…

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Noida Aims for Firefight Tech Upgrade as Buildings Rise

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The fire department is enhancing its firefighting resources by procuring high-pressure foam extinguishers, capable of extinguishing fires in buildings up to 100 storeys high. The technology, which was recently demonstrated at the fire safety expo in Greater Noida, was effectively tested by the fire department at the city’s tallest edifice — the 74-storey Supertech Supernova tower located in Sector 94. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) technology utilizes a high-pressure foam delivery mechanism that can sustain pressure even at great heights. Fire officials indicate that high-rise fires present significant challenges, as water pressure diminishes…

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Oberoi Realty Consortium Secures Hotel Horizon for ₹919 Crore

NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty, in collaboration with Shree Naman Developers and JM Financial Properties and Holdings, has been chosen as the successful bidder for Hotel Horizon (HHPL), a company currently undergoing insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The committee of creditors (CoC) has issued a letter of intent (LoI) approving the consortium’s resolution plan. According to the plan, the consortium will make a payment of ₹919 crore to HHPL’s creditors as a full and final settlement, including the costs associated with the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Founded in 2004, HHPL owns a sea-facing land parcel…

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Maharashtra panel suggests 10% extra area for self-redevelopment

MUMBAI: A government-appointed committee has proposed a 10% increase in carpet area for residents of housing societies who choose the self-redevelopment scheme, aiming to encourage self-redevelopment. Self-redevelopment allows residents to manage the construction of their own buildings without a builder, retaining all construction benefits and profits that would normally go to developers. On Monday, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar submitted the committee’s report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a function in Vidhan Bhavan. The recommendations will be passed on to the departments of housing, cooperatives, and urban development. “The proposal will be endorsed by the cabinet based on departmental suggestions.…

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Civic Body Gets 49,000 Feedback on Revised Development Plan

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has wrapped up the period for public feedback on its draft revised development plan. “We received 49,000 suggestions and objections from residents,” reported Prasad Gaikwad, deputy director of PCMC’s town planning department, to TOI. He further noted that a committee of civic officials and external experts will be assembled to review the submissions before finalizing the draft, which will be sent to the state government for approval. The draft was initially approved during a standing committee meeting led by municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh on May 16. In accordance with regulations, the draft was…

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Elan Group Secures ₹250 Crore from Piramal Finance

Gurgaon-based developer Elan Group has secured ₹250 crore from Piramal Finance for a commercial project in the city, as reported by sources familiar with the matter. This financing follows a ₹1,200 crore funding from Kotak Real Estate Fund last year, and the company aims to expedite its projects in the area. In 2022, Elan Group raised $110 million (approximately ₹900 crore) from global alternative investment firm PAG. “The funding is designated for a commercial project covering one million sq ft in Gurgaon,” stated one of the sources. Elan Group opted not to comment, and transaction advisor CBRE was unavailable for…