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Maharashtra Maintains Reckoner Rates for FY27

File Photo NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government has decided to keep the ready reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. The Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps announced that the rates, effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at FY26 levels. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule explained that this decision aims to alleviate any additional financial burden on citizens during property transactions. Sukhraj Nahar, President of CREDAI-MCHI, stated, “By not increasing RR rates, the government has ensured vital stability in the real estate sector, preserving project viability and avoiding hikes in statutory premiums and related costs linked…

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Gurugram Residents Face 18% Interest on Unpaid Taxes Starting April 1

GURUGRAM: Residents are reminded to settle their outstanding property tax and water bills by Tuesday. Beginning April 1, any unpaid property tax will incur an annual interest rate of 18%, and overdue water bills will face an added surcharge. To accommodate last-minute payments, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) will keep all related offices open on Tuesday, despite it being a holiday, allowing residents to clear their outstanding dues. Officials noted that those who miss the deadline will be subjected to additional penalties. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged residents to pay on time to avoid additional financial burdens from interest…

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Enzyme Office Spaces Expands with 350K Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Enzyme Office Spaces signs 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, expands footprint BENGALURU: Enzyme Office Spaces has signed lease agreements totaling 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, further establishing its presence in key micro-markets. Since the start of this year, the company has leased approximately 1.8 lakh sq ft in Whitefield, 1.5 lakh sq ft in HSR Layout, and 16,000 sq ft in Hebbal, which is expected to generate around ₹50 crore in annual revenue. The new facilities are being developed as managed office spaces with a combined capacity of approximately 5,000 seats, raising Enzyme’s total seating capacity in India…

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Oberoi Realty to Redevelop 1,740 Sq Meters in Mumbai

Representative image NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty has initiated a development agreement for the redevelopment of a 1,740 sq meter plot located at Malabar Hill, Mumbai. This land will be developed in conjunction with nearby societies under a cluster development scheme, with the company anticipating a free sale component entitlement of up to 51,000 sq ft from this site. The company had previously signed a development agreement with two neighboring housing societies on M.L. Dahanukar Marg and Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg at Peddar Road, covering a total land area of 4,800 sq meters. From this project, the company forecasts a free…

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Mindspace REIT Buys 2.6M Sq Ft Chennai Office for ₹2,541 Cr

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has successfully acquired a 2.6 million sq ft grade-A office property in Chennai for approximately ₹2,541 crore, enhancing its foothold in the southern market. The acquisition involves obtaining 100% equity in the entities that own Commerzone Pallikaranai, situated on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) corridor, a significant office micro-market in Chennai. This transaction has received board approval, along with a planned preferential unit issuance of up to ₹675 crore, pending regulatory and unitholder approvals. The asset features around 1.4 million sq ft of finished office space and 1.2 million sq ft under development,…

Latest StoriesRegulatory

IBBI Suspends Insolvency Pro for 2 Years in Supertech Case

NEW DELHI: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has suspended an insolvency professional’s registration for two years due to serious lapses in managing the insolvency proceedings of Supertech Ltd and Nobility Estates. In an order dated March 30, the IBBI’s disciplinary committee found that Hitesh Goel neglected his responsibilities as defined under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and relevant regulations while handling the corporate insolvency resolution process for both companies. Supertech Ltd was initiated into insolvency in March 2022, with Goel first acting as the interim resolution professional (IRP) and later confirmed as the resolution professional. The…

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Shashank Jain Appointed CEO as Alok Aggarwal Retires from Brookfield India REIT

NEW DELHI: The Board of Directors at Brookprop Management Services, which manages Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT), has appointed Shashank Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Alok Aggarwal. Alok Aggarwal, who has been at the helm since the inception of the REIT, will be stepping down as of the close of business on June 30, 2026, as per a regulatory filing. Jain comes from PwC India, where he served as co-head of the deals practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate, private equity, and mergers…

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Malaika Arora Khan Rents Out Mumbai Apartment for ₹1.17 Crore

File photo NEW DELHI: Malaika Arora Khan has rented an apartment in the Vida building, Bandra West, Mumbai, starting at ₹3.10 lakh per month. The transaction was recorded with a stamp duty of ₹30,819, registration charges of ₹1,000, and a security deposit of ₹20 lakh, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website. The lease agreement was officially registered in March 2026. According to an analysis by Square Yards, the lease term is for 36 months. The initial monthly rent of ₹3.10 lakh is set for the first year, increasing by…

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Ranchi Civic Body Achieves ₹108 Crore in Tax Collection

RANCHI: In a significant milestone, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has reported a collection of Rs 108 crore in taxes for the current financial year, with property tax generating Rs 100 crore, making it the largest source of revenue. Officials noted that this development marks a notable change, as property tax has not been the primary revenue source in earlier years. RMC’s Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Gautam Prasad Sahu, stated, “We have surpassed Rs 100 crore in property tax alone, while the total collection is around Rs 108 crore. We anticipate collecting over a crore on the final day.” Additional income…

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Belagavi Revises Property Tax Rates Effective April 1

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has updated property tax rates effective April 1, aiming to generate an additional Rs 2-3 crore in annual revenue. The tax rate for residential properties will rise by 3%, while commercial and industrial properties, along with all types of real estate plots, will see an increase of 4%. Owners can benefit from a 5% discount if the total tax is paid by the end of April. According to BCC sources, there are currently over 1.5 lakh properties, including residential and commercial. Historically, these properties generated about Rs 75 to 80 crore annually in taxes,…