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Madras HC Bans Resorts and Hotels in Elephant Corridor

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has reinforced a total ban on commercial activities in the Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor, following the findings of the Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor Inquiry Committee established by the Supreme Court. This prohibition extends to all resorts and hotels. The landowners are permitted to maintain and cultivate their properties in an environmentally friendly way that does not disturb the elephants, without installing artificial barriers like electric fences. This was affirmed by a special bench comprising Justice N Sathish Kumar and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy. The bench reiterated that the committee’s findings, led by former judge Justice…

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Amazon Leases 220,000 Sq Ft Office in Chennai

BENGALURU: Amazon Development Centre India has secured a lease of 220,000 sq ft from WeWork in Chennai, marking the largest single office transaction in the city this year. The 40-month lease aims to accommodate over 3,500 work units. This deal underscores Amazon’s expanding footprint in southern India and the rising demand for flexible office spaces among corporations seeking scalable work environments in India’s top markets. “Amazon’s move to sign the biggest office deal in Chennai in the first half of 2025 reflects its confidence in the city’s talent pool and infrastructure,” stated a senior industry executive familiar with the transaction.…

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Sundaram Home expands to Karnataka, targets ₹60 crore in EB loans

CHENNAI: Sundaram Home Finance has entered the Karnataka market with plans to disburse Rs 60 crore in its first year of operations in the state under its Emerging Business segment. In the initial stage of expansion, the Chennai-based firm intends to open 8-10 branches in Tier II and III towns in Karnataka, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Sundaram Home Finance is a subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd. The company currently operates over 50 branches in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh within the Emerging Business segment, having disbursed Rs 200 crore in this category last year. The Emerging…

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New Building Rule Boosts Sales of Chennai Homes

CHENNAI: Families looking to purchase villas and independent homes in Chennai have reason to celebrate, as the Tamil Nadu government has approved stilt + two-floor buildings up to 10 meters. This modification creates stilt space for parking and accelerates handovers, making villas more appealing to buyers. Developers and investors anticipate that this will generate renewed demand for plotted developments throughout the city and its suburbs. S Ramprabhu, chairman of the DTCP committee at the Builders Association of India, stated that this change will cater to the increasing need for independent homes in Chennai. “Previously, the self-certification was limited to G+1…

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WeWork India Leases 22,700 sq ft to Chargebee in Chennai

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management, a flexible workspace provider, has leased 22,000 sq ft to Chargebee, a global billing and monetization company, at WeWork Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai. Earlier in 2025, Chargebee relocated its office from Ireland to WeWork 5 Harcourt Road in Dublin. In July 2025, WeWork India secured leases for two centers: WeWork EON Free Zone in Pune and WeWork Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai. The Chennai location occupies three floors within the Littlewood Tower, offering 150,000 sq ft of space and 2,400 desks, while the Pune center features 60,000 sq ft in Kharadi. WeWork India is…

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Madras HC Criticizes Chennai Civic Body for Sealing Delays

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has criticized the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) as “negligent and indolent” for failing to follow court orders concerning unauthorized constructions. Instead of enforcing lock-and-seal orders, the GCC has been allowing building occupants to explore other options. This case arose from a petition aimed at sealing a building in Virugambakkam. During a hearing on April 3, the court reprimanded the GCC for neglecting a similar petition from 2023. Although the GCC requested four weeks for compliance, the case was not revisited until August 12. Due to the GCC’s inaction,…

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Abhishek Kapoor Named New CEO of My Home Constructions

NEW DELHI: My Home Constructions, a subsidiary of the My Home Group based in Hyderabad, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Kapoor as the new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Kapoor recently resigned as group CEO and executive director at Puravankara. “Our goal is to strengthen My Home’s footprint in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai through innovative products and exceptional customer service,” Kapoor stated. He will be responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy, focusing on business development, land acquisition, sales and marketing, strategic partnerships, and operational execution. My Home Constructions currently has over 50 million sq ft of construction…

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Brigade Group Leases 9-Acre Plot on Chennai’s OMR

Representative image created by AI BENGALURU: Brigade Group, a prominent real estate developer, has secured a long-term lease for nine acres of land in Perungudi along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Chennai from YMCA. This acquisition stands out as one of the most significant transactions in the city’s IT corridor in recent years. The site, leased for 55 years, is situated in a strategically important area where large land parcels are rare. It has the potential for development of approximately 1.6 million sq ft, according to an insider. Though financial specifics are not disclosed, experts estimate that land at…

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Tamil Nadu to Launch Special Vehicle for Co-Working Space

CHENNAI: With the planned expansion of co-working spaces throughout the city as part of the chief minister’s project, the state government has established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and a private company led by a CEO to oversee these spaces. The SPV will operate independently from the government to facilitate the day-to-day management of the co-working facilities. Participants in the meeting—including officials from CMDA, special projects, and the urban development department—indicated that the chief minister aims for all 30 proposed centers to function seamlessly, regardless of changes in government or departmental leadership. Currently, the only co-working center in Kolathur is…

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DRA & Balajadia Launch $100M Platform for Commercial Development

NEW DELHI: Chennai-based DRA Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Philippines’ Balajadia Family office to establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV) platform. This 50:50 joint venture aims to develop one million sq ft of grade-A commercial and retail spaces in Chennai and Bengaluru during the first phase, with an estimated investment of $100 million. Ranjeeth Rathod, managing director of DRA, stated, “This collaboration allows us to combine local expertise with global capital to drive sustainable real estate growth.” Lloyd Balajadia expressed enthusiasm, saying, “We look forward to creating landmark developments in India and exploring future collaborations…