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Karnataka CM’s Housing Drive to Uplift Slum Dwellers

HUBBALLI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that his government is actively working to provide housing for slum dwellers, aiming to integrate them into mainstream society. Speaking at a significant event marking the dedication of 42,345 houses out of a total of 1,80,253 being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ‘Shelter for All’, the Chief Minister handed out house allotment letters and title deeds as part of the Slum Development Board’s golden jubilee celebrations. Reflecting on his previous term, he noted, “During my first tenure as Chief Minister from 2013-18, our Congress government constructed 14,58,000 houses, leading a…

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Builders fined ₹25,000 for late quarterly reports: Karnataka RERA

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: BENGALURU: In an effort to safeguard homebuyer rights, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has decided to enforce a penalty of ₹25,000 per quarter on promoters who fail to submit quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for the financial year 2025-26, as required by the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. In a circular released on Tuesday, K-Rera reminded promoters that they are obligated to upload quarterly updates of their registered real estate projects on the K-Rera website within 15 days of each quarter’s conclusion. The authority stated that it has the authority…

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Builders seek Bengaluru authority’s help to fix e-khata delays

BENGALURU: Builders in Karnataka are facing challenges with delays in property registrations and project handovers, attributed to e-khata and approval-related issues, even for projects that have already received occupancy certificates. Addressing these concerns, the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) submitted a request to the GBA on Monday, urging immediate intervention to streamline processes. The challenges were highlighted at the South Con 2026 conclave on Friday, where Credai representatives from all five southern states discussed the ongoing delays. Developers pointed out that despite having project approvals, hold-ups in e-khata clearance and completion certificates…

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TVS Emerald Secures ₹425 Crore from IFC for Housing Projects

NEW DELHI: Realty company TVS Emerald has secured Rs 425 crore in equity funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to finance new housing developments. Part of the TVS Group, TVS Emerald announced on Thursday that these funds will assist in the development of two upcoming residential projects, set to launch in the next fiscal year in Chennai and Bengaluru, along with additional projects in the pipeline. The company will allocate Rs 136 crore for the Chennai project and Rs 103 crore for the Bengaluru project. The remaining funds will support further residential ventures over the next two years. The…

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Bengaluru body recovers ₹700 crore in encroached land through 14 demolitions

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) undertook 14 demolition drives from July to December last year, reclaiming encroached properties valued at over ₹704.3 crore throughout the city. These efforts led to the recovery of over 25 acres of encroached land across various regions, including South, North, and East Bengaluru. The BDA demolished unauthorized RCC buildings, sheds, compound walls, and industrial structures that had been illegally erected on lands designated for layouts, roads, and infrastructure projects. The most significant recoveries occurred in JP Nagar 9th Phase, where approximately 12.5 acres, valued at around ₹370 crore, were reclaimed in three phases. Notable…

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GCCs to Drive 45% of Office Space Absorption in 2025

NEW DELHI: In 2025, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) became the primary demand driver in India’s office sector, representing 45% of total leasing, up from 41% the previous year, as per a report by Vestian. Office spaces occupied by GCCs increased to 34.9 million sq ft in 2025, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth. This surge was fueled by robust demand from GCCs, bolstered by favorable policy conditions in India and tightened work visa regulations in key international markets. Consequently, overall office absorption in India reached a record 78.2 million sq ft, an 11% increase compared to 2024, despite global economic and…

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Khata Freeze Leaves Thousands of Bengaluru Properties Stuck

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: BENGALURU: Property owners within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits face significant challenges in obtaining khata-related services for their properties, as khata bifurcation has been on hold for several years. The process for converting B-khata properties to A-khata has been exceedingly slow, and there are no provisions for khata division, leaving countless citizens with unusable property records. Residents believe that a shift in policy has exacerbated the issue. Previously, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) managed khata bifurcation, but this responsibility has since moved to the GBA’s town planning department. Officials assert that…

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Sobha Q3 FY26 Net Profit Drops by 28.87%

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru-based Sobha reported a 28.87% decline in net consolidated profit for Q3 FY26, ending December 31, 2025. The profit after tax was ₹15.42 crore, compared to ₹21.68 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, according to a BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income for Q3 FY26 was ₹983.10 crore, marking a 21.78% decrease from ₹1,256.87 crore in the same quarter last year. Jagadish Nangineni, the managing director, stated, “Although procedural delays in obtaining occupancy certificates (OCs) have temporarily tempered quarterly profitability, we are optimistic about expediting project completions, which will significantly improve our…

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Bengaluru conducts door-to-door survey for tax dodgers

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has initiated a door-to-door survey aimed at identifying property owners who are evading taxes by submitting false or inaccurate information. Notices have already been distributed to those found in violation. The city has approximately 2.2 million properties subject to property tax, where owners typically pay under a self-assessment scheme. However, many have misreported property details, leading to significant tax evasion, prompting the GBA to conduct a comprehensive field survey to verify all properties. Survey Drive A GBA representative stated, "This survey encompasses the five municipal corporations within Greater Bengaluru, spanning 369 wards. Each ward…

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548 Families Still Await Allotments in Karnataka CM’s Housing Scheme

BENGALURU: Confusion between the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited (RGHCL) has left 548 families stranded, despite fully constructed homes awaiting allocation under the chief minister’s Rs 1-lakh multi-storey housing scheme. Nearly 500 beneficiaries who arrived at the RGHCL office on KG Road on Monday to collect possession documents and keys were turned away, as officials stated that the final list of allottees had not yet been provided by GBA. With no update on the resolution, the beneficiaries held a silent protest outside the office. Parashuram Shinnalkar, managing director of RGHCL, stated that the corporation…