Dharavi Evictions Loom Despite ‘Slum to Rehab’ Promises
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant boost to the capital’s real estate sector, Thiruvananthapuram has taken the lead in residential project registrations under the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) for the first half of the year. From January 1 to June 30, the state capital recorded an impressive 1,068 residential units—marking the highest in the state and the only district to exceed the 1,000-unit milestone. The latest data, released by the state government via the K-RERA website on Monday, shows Thiruvananthapuram’s ongoing momentum in real estate development. Ernakulam followed with 887 units, while Kozhikode saw 632 units, signaling a robust urban…
HYDERABAD: In a bid to tackle the growing issue of illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste amid swift urban expansion, the state government has tightened regulations on construction activities across three municipal corporations in the central urban area. As per the latest government order (GO), the state will restrict the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and approvals for construction projects unless developers adhere to strict C&D waste management guidelines. Under the new regulations, any approval for buildings, layouts, or demolition activities will require a mandatory undertaking against illegal dumping, proof of partnership with authorized C&D waste recyclers,…
NEW DELHI: India’s real estate sector saw equity capital inflows of $8.5 billion in H1 2026, marking a 32% increase from $6.4 billion in the same period of 2025, according to a report by CBRE South Asia. In Q2 2026 alone, total inflows reached $3.4 billion, remaining stable compared to Q2 2025. Acquisitions of land and development sites, along with built-up office assets, constituted approximately 94% of overall equity investments in the quarter. Developers contributed about 34% of total capital, followed closely by domestic institutional investors at 32%, together accounting for roughly 66% of Q2 2026 inflows. Capital inflows from…