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Telangana RERA Launches Enforcement Wing for Swift Compliance

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) is set to bolster the regulatory framework in the real estate sector by establishing its own enforcement mechanism for ensuring adherence to its orders. In response to ongoing delays by non-compliant builders and developers, TGRERA now enables district collectors to enforce the Revenue Recovery Act (RRA) and utilize specific civil court powers. This represents a significant transition from a passive regulatory approach to active enforcement. An executive director, likely from the revenue department, will lead the new enforcement unit, supported by a specialized team dedicated to executing TGRERA’s directives. “TGRERA is aligning…

CommercialLatest Stories

US Firms Account for 33% of Office Demand in India’s Top 7 Cities

NEW DELHI: US companies have leased 64.5 million square feet of office space in India from 2022 to 2024 across seven major cities, accounting for more than one-third of total workspace leasing, according to JLL India. Data from real estate consultant JLL India shows that the total gross leasing of office space during the 2022-2024 period reached 190 million sq ft across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. Of this, US firms rented 64.5 million sq ft of office space primarily to establish their Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Approximately 70% of the office space rented was for setting…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Bhopal’s Central Slums Set to Relocate

Representative Image BHOPAL: The central area of Bhopal is set to experience substantial urban development, with plans to relocate slum settlements near Vallabh Bhawan to the Banganga area and other nearby locations within a 3 to 5 km radius, as per officials. Reports indicate that nine slum settlements currently near Vallabh Bhawan will be moved to Banganga, close to Jinsi, where around 14,000 permanent residences will be constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The affected communities include Vallabh Nagar, Vallabh Nagar-2, Om Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Durga Nagar-1 and 2, Ashok Samrat Nagar, Kumharpura, and Jhada Colony. Although initial plans…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

Lucknow: Ten FIRs Filed Against Ansal API in One Day

Representative Image LUCKNOW: Ten new FIRs were filed against Ansal API at the Sushant Golf City police station on Thursday and Friday, increasing the total number of cases against the real estate firm in Lucknow to 224. The complaints allege fraudulent activities relating to undelivered properties, including flats, villas, and plots, totaling over Rs 1.72 crore. Tanuja Krishna Dubey, a resident of Railway Officers’ Colony, stated that her late father purchased a plot in 2011 and paid Rs 33.60 lakh by 2015. Despite numerous requests, the registry was never processed. Following her father’s death in 2022, Tanuja claims she was…

IndustryLatest Stories

Raymond Realty to List on Exchanges, Forecasts Over 20% Growth

File Photo NEW DELHI: Raymond Realty (RRL), the real estate division of Raymond Group, is set to debut on Indian stock exchanges after its demerger from Raymond. The goal of this listing is to enhance shareholder value by forming a focused, debt-free real estate entity. Harmohan Sahni, MD & CEO of the company, stated, “Our net debt-free balance sheet, ownership of 100 acres of land, and a capital-efficient joint development model position us for sustainable annual growth of over 20% and an industry-leading ROCE exceeding 20%.” RRL operates under three residential brands: TenX, The Address by GS, and Invictus. The…

Latest StoriesResidential

Sobha to Invest ₹800 Cr in Greater Noida Residential Project

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Bengaluru-based Sobha is set to invest ₹800 crore in its inaugural residential project, Sobha Aurum, located in Greater Noida. The project has gained approval from Uttar Pradesh RERA and will be established in Sector 36. Spread across 3.46 acres, the development offers a total potential of approximately 9.3 lakh sq ft. It includes two towers with 420 residential units in various configurations: 1, 2, 3, and 4 BHK. Unit sizes range from 739 sq ft for the 1BHKs to over 2,300 sq ft for the 4BHKs. Project details indicate prices starting at ₹1.12 crore for 1BHK…

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2,600+ Karnataka Real Estate Projects Expired: RERA Data

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Authority (K-Rera) has commenced an investigation into various residential projects that have failed to meet their completion deadlines and have not submitted timely progress reports. According to K-Rera’s recent data, over 2,600 real estate projects are officially labeled as ‘expired’, while more than 2,700 are categorized as ‘lapsed’. Under RERA guidelines, a project is deemed expired when its registration period ends without the builder applying for an extension. It is classified as lapsed if it remains incomplete without a renewal request, invalidating the registration and potentially exposing the builder to penalties and regulatory actions. Out…

CommercialLatest Stories

Sealing of Illegal Commercial Properties in Panchkula Villages

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula municipal corporation has decisively moved to seal illegal hotels and commercial properties in village areas that lack the necessary permissions or Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals. This decision came during a revenue realization committee meeting chaired by Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal and Committee Chairman Suresh Verma. To facilitate inspections, a building inspector and two assistant program officers (APOs) have been assigned the task of surveying the affected villages and compiling a report within a week. Properties found without approved building plans or CLU will be sealed, with applicable CLU charges to be collected from the owners. These…

Housing FinanceLatest Stories

Carlyle Plans to Sell Remaining Stake in PNB Housing

MUMBAI: Carlyle Group, a US-based private equity firm, is planning to divest its remaining stake in PNB Housing Finance through a block trade valued at $308 million (₹2,604 crore) set for Friday, as outlined in a term sheet from IIFL Capital. The sale will be conducted through Quality Investment Holdings, a Carlyle affiliate, which is putting up its full holding of 27.1 million shares, constituting a 10.44% stake in the mortgage company. The established floor price for this transaction is ₹960 per share, reflecting a 5% discount to PNB Housing’s April 30 closing price of ₹1,010.20 on the National Stock…