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Puravankara Reports ₹56.75 Crore Net Profit for FY26

NEW DELHI: Puravankara has reported a net consolidated profit after tax of ₹56.75 crore for the financial year 2025-26, a significant turnaround from the loss of ₹182.92 crore reported in FY25, according to a filing with the BSE. The company’s net consolidated total income reached ₹3,846.42 crore in FY26, marking an impressive growth of 83.76% compared to ₹2,093.13 crore in FY25. In Q4 FY26, the net consolidated total income surged by 173.37%, amounting to ₹1,540.99 crore, compared to ₹563.70 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The profit after tax for Q4 FY26 was ₹109.95 crore, recovering from…

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Table Space adds 5 lakh sq ft in Hyderabad; TEC expands 4.65 lakh sq ft in South India

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: Table Space, a flexible workspace provider, has significantly expanded its Hyderabad presence with an addition of over five lakh sq ft of managed office space in HITEC City and Kokapet. The company has secured a lease for four lakh sq ft at Grava Business Park to offer managed workspaces and ready-to-occupy suites. Additionally, they have leased 50,000 sq ft at K. Raheja Mindspace IT Park, conveniently located near the Raidurg Metro Station, and 48,000 sq ft at Aparna Technopolis near the HITEC City Metro Station. In other news, The Executive…

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Bengaluru Housing Crisis Hits Breaking Point

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has instructed the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) to facilitate the establishment of an Association of Allottees for the Gunjuru Housing Project Phases 1 and 2. This involves transferring common areas and essential title documents to the Association, as per legal requirements. During proceedings concerning a petition by Narayan Shetty, an allottee, K-RERA emphasized that Phases 1 and 2 of the project are subject to regulation under Section 3 of the Act. The order mandates that the promoter/developer register the project within two weeks and submit an application for an occupancy certificate within…

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BuzzWorks Opens 16,000 Sq Ft Office in Mysuru

NEW DELHI: BuzzWorks, the managed office and co-working division of Brigade Group, has officially launched a new 16,000 sq. ft. center on Vinoba Road in Mysuru. The facility can accommodate over 500 workstations and is situated within the Brigade Vantage commercial complex, which spans 1.3 lakh sq ft. Plans are in place to further expand the center by an additional 16,000 sq ft in the near future. Siddharth Verma, the business head, remarked, “This launch is a part of our broader multi-city expansion strategy that we intend to execute during this financial year.” In addition, BuzzWorks is set to expand…

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Grade-A Office Absorption Up 5% to 13.5M Sq Ft in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI: In Q1 2026, net absorption of grade-A office space in India’s top seven cities reached 13.5 million sq ft, reflecting a 5% increase from 12.9 million sq ft in the same period last year, as reported by Anarock Research & Advisory. Bengaluru led the way with a remarkable net absorption of 4.77 million sq ft, a 67% rise compared to 2.85 million sq ft in Q1 2025. Hyderabad followed closely with 2.95 million sq ft, marking a 64% year-on-year increase, while Chennai saw an absorption of 1.05 million sq ft, a 50% uplift. Kolkata also experienced growth, recording…

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Karnataka Deputy CM Launches ‘Bhoo Guarantee’ for 23 Lakh Properties

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar unveiled the “Bhoo Guarantee” scheme on Wednesday, intending to provide digitized property records to approximately 23 lakh property owners in Bengaluru, alongside a one-time settlement opportunity to convert B-Khata properties into A-Khata. A-Khata signifies legitimate properties. Moreover, he announced concessions for B-Khata holders, landowners, and homeowners impacted by planning violations, as well as relaxations under the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) regulations. “This is a historic decision to provide Bhoo Guarantee (land guarantee) to 23 lakh people in Bengaluru city,” said Shivakumar, adding that “Nanna Khata, Nanna Hakku” (My Khata, My Right) signifies…

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Concorde aims for ₹650 crore in FY27, invests ₹200 crore in projects

NEW DELHI: Concorde is set to invest approximately ₹200 crore in FY27 as it aims to grow its project pipeline in Bengaluru, using a combination of outright land purchases and joint development agreements. The company reported sales of about ₹450 crore for FY26, compared to ₹340 crore the previous year, while recognized revenue fell between ₹395-400 crore. The firm anticipates improving its profit margin to around 15% in FY27 from the current 8-10% range. Traditionally focused on joint development projects, the company is now increasing its budget for outright land acquisitions as landowners in Bengaluru favor cash transactions due to…

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BDA Seeks Forest Solution for Stranded Banashankari Plot Owners

BENGALURU: Over 300 plot owners in Banashankari 6th Stage are struggling to construct their homes due to objections from the Forest Department regarding buffer zone regulations around the adjacent Turahalli Forest. To address this ongoing issue, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has reached out to the Forest Department for a permanent resolution. This predicament concerns plots allocated by the BDA in various Blocks of the Banashankari 6th Stage layout several years ago. Despite the BDA distributing residential sites decades ago, the Forest Department later declared that numerous plots across various survey numbers fall within the buffer zone of the Turahalli…

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CAG Conducts Special Audit of 101 Cities for Living Assessment

BENGALURU: The Indian government is undertaking a comprehensive audit of 101 cities to evaluate citizens’ ease of living, as stated by Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy on Thursday. In his keynote speech at the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders’ Summit, Murthy highlighted that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is reviewing multi-modal transport systems and logistics, collaborating with institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management, and the World Bank. India is hosting this three-day summit under the theme ‘Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility’ during its…

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Brigade to Launch FY27 Projects, Focus on Mid-Segment Housing

NEW DELHI: Brigade Enterprises plans to move forward with its scheduled residential launches in FY27 and intends to continue land acquisitions despite evaluating the effects of global uncertainty, the slowdown in the technology sector, and delays in approvals, according to Pavitra Shankar, managing director of Brigade Enterprises. The company recorded real estate pre-sales of ₹7,424 crore in FY26, amounting to sales of 6.13 million sq ft. It aims to achieve approximately 9-10 million sq ft in residential sales for FY27 to sustain its long-term growth trajectory, with Shankar noting that customer sentiment and timely approvals are crucial factors. Edited excerpts…