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New Penalties Replace 10% Levy on Vacant Bengaluru Sites

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has updated the penalty for owners who do not construct houses within the specified five-year period under lease-cum-sale agreements. Instead of the previous flat rate of 10%, introduced in September 2024, a new tiered penalty system ranging from 2.5% to 10% will be applied based on the size of the site. This change comes in response to feedback from site allottees, who argued that the uniform 10% penalty of the current guidance value for vacant sites was excessive and did not consider the diverse dimensions of sites or individual financial situations. Following these concerns,…

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High Court Orders Inspection of Bengaluru PGs for Violations

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has mandated an inspection of the Paying Guest Accommodation Welfare Association’s premises in Bengaluru to verify adherence to guidelines set by civic authorities. Justice Suraj Govindaraj stated that officials must determine if the structures erected by the petitioners and association members follow the approved plans. In cases lacking sanctioned plans, compliance with existing building bylaws and permissible usages under relevant zoning regulations must be evaluated. The inspection is scheduled to commence at 10:30 AM on February 18 and should be completed within two weeks. The court clarified that petitioners could join the inspection or appoint…

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Panel Formed to Investigate Thanisandra Demolitions in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has established a two-member committee comprising retired district judges to investigate the removal of alleged encroachments in Thanisandra village, specifically in Arkavathi Layout. According to a public notice issued on January 29, the BDA appointed this committee to evaluate if proper procedures were followed during the demolition drive conducted on January 8, which resulted in the clearing of around 22 ‘illegal structures’ across two acres. Residents have expressed concerns after claiming they purchased the sites through agents, raising alarms over possible illegal property transactions, reminiscent of the issues previously reported in the Kogilu Layout…

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Shriram Properties Buys 4 Acres in Bengaluru

Representative image NEW DELHI: Shriram Properties (SPL) has successfully acquired a four-acre land parcel on Sarjapur Main Road in South-East Bengaluru through an outright purchase. The company intends to develop a high-rise residential project on this site, which is projected to encompass approximately five lakh square feet of saleable area with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹550-600 crores. The launch of the project is anticipated in the latter part of 2026. Additionally, SPL has recently completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares in Shrivision Upscale Spaces on February 9, 2026, through a cash transaction at ₹10 per share…

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Puravankara Q3 FY26 Net Profit at ₹58.34 Crore

NEW DELHI: Puravankara announced a consolidated net profit after tax of ₹58.34 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, according to a filing with the BSE. This contrasts with a loss after tax of ₹92.64 crore reported during the same quarter last year. The company’s consolidated total income reached ₹1,104.06 crore in Q3 FY26, compared to ₹334.20 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The board of directors has approved the re-appointment of Ashish Ravi Puravankara as managing director for a five-year term, effective from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031. Additionally, the board has…

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Arvind SmartSpaces Q3 FY26 Net Profit Drops 41.79%

NEW DELHI: Arvind SmartSpaces has experienced a significant decline of 41.79% in its net consolidated profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, with a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹29.21 crore compared to ₹50.18 crore in the same quarter last year, as noted in a BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income for Q3 FY26 was ₹170.50 crore, down by 20.87% from ₹215.47 crore reported in the equivalent quarter the previous year. The board of directors has approved the re-designation of Priyansh Kapoor, currently the whole-time director & CEO, as managing director & CEO of the company effective…

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Karnataka Raises Build Limits for Industrial Plots

Sure! Here’s a revised version of the content: BENGALURU: On Monday, the Karnataka government approved a significant increase in the permissible built-up area on its industrial land. This policy change aims to enhance land utilization in KIADB regions and attract further investments. The state has raised the allowable ground coverage for industrial plots from 65% to 75%. “Previously, only 65% of the land could be utilized for construction, leaving 35% dedicated to setbacks and parking. We have revised this to 75%. There was a clear demand from the industry for better land use, and our assessment indicates that the city…

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Embassy Developments Q3 FY26 Loss Widens to ₹234 Crore

NEW DELHI: Realty firm Embassy Developments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹233.71 crore for the quarter ending in December. This contrasts with a net loss of ₹26.54 crore during the same period last year. Total income decreased to ₹264.01 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal year, down from ₹329.13 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, as stated in a regulatory filing. Embassy Developments Ltd, previously known as Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd, is a prominent real estate developer in India, focusing on residential and commercial projects across Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), National Capital…

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Shriram Properties Acquires Shrivision Upscale Spaces

NEW DELHI: Shriram Properties has announced the acquisition of 100% equity shares of Shrivision Upscale Spaces, as stated in a regulatory filing. This acquisition was finalized on February 9, 2026, for a cash consideration of ₹10 per share (at par). The target company has a paid-up share capital of ₹1 lakh and reported no turnover as of March 31, 2025. The company noted that this acquisition is strategic and intended for business purposes. It clarified that the transaction does not qualify as a related party transaction, emphasizing that no promoter or promoter group entities hold any interest in the acquired…

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Confident Group Vows Project Completion After Chairman’s Death

File Photo KOCHI: Following the alleged suicide of its chairman in Bengaluru last week, Confident Group reaffirmed on Monday that it is a zero-debt, zero-investor company. The firm reassured customers that all ongoing projects will be completed as scheduled. Confident Group’s MD, T A Joseph, clarified that a recent Income Tax audit at their Bengaluru office was routine and that IT officials had not engaged in “extreme harassment” during the inspection. His comments come in light of the controversy surrounding the alleged suicide of chairman C J Roy during the IT inspection on January 30. Joseph emphasized that IT officials…