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Union Home Minister Leads Meeting on Delhi Master Plan 2041

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level meeting to assess the Delhi Master Plan 2041 (MPD-2041), which included key figures such as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Also present was Delhi’s Home and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, and this meeting follows a review session held the previous day at the Delhi Secretariat focused on the MPD-2041’s provisions. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted a draft of the master plan to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in April 2023. The plan is currently pending final approval.…

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Delhi Master Plan 2041 Might Go Back to the Drawing Board

NEW DELHI: Is the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041 going back for revisions? Over two years after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted the draft for notification and implementation—only for it to be sidelined—the discussion around Master Plan 2041 has reignited. On Monday, the Delhi government convened a private meeting to evaluate various elements of this critical document that outlines the future of urban development and infrastructure in the capital. Sources indicate that DDA presented a comprehensive overview of the draft to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, her cabinet, and senior officials of the Delhi government. Further discussions are anticipated…

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Delhi CM convenes meeting to review Master Plan 2041

File Photo NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the provisions of the long-awaited Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041, according to officials. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted the draft plan to the Centre in April 2023, but it has yet to receive approval from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Sources indicate that the DDA vice-chairman will present a comprehensive overview of the draft to the chief minister and other senior officials, including heads of departments related to industries, environment, and revenue. The meeting aims to concentrate…

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Delhi body sets July deadline to vacate Signature View Apartments

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has set a deadline for occupants of Signature View Apartments to vacate their homes by the end of this month to expedite redevelopment work at the site. This decision was made in a meeting on Friday. An official stated, “Given the structural assessment by IIT that deemed the building unsafe and the court’s order for its demolition, we prioritized the quick evacuation of the complex. Senior officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were also involved in these discussions. MCD may issue evacuation notices to tenants as…

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Luxury Home Sales Soar 85% in H1 2025: Report

NEW DELHI: The luxury real estate sector in India experienced a remarkable growth spurt in the first half of 2025, with sales rising by 85% year-on-year, totaling nearly 7,000 units across the top seven cities, as highlighted in a joint report by CBRE South Asia and ASSOCHAM. This increase indicates a growing interest among high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) in premium real estate, driven by macroeconomic stability and a stronger U.S. dollar. The Delhi-NCR market led the trend, accounting for 57% of total luxury sales, approximately 4,000 units, marking a threefold increase from the prior year. Mumbai…

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Delhi to Launch New Premium Housing Scheme Soon

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to unveil a premium housing scheme in 2025, featuring 177 residential flats across high, middle, and lower-income groups, as well as garages throughout the city. The flats will be available via e-auction in locations such as Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, and Jasola, among others. “During a meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, the DDA approved the Premium Housing Scheme for 2025,” a DDA official stated. The e-auction will also include 67 car or scooter garages. The authority made two significant decisions: first, it has…

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DDA Approves Reforms to Boost Delhi’s Commercial Real Estate

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enacted significant reforms aimed at revitalizing Delhi’s commercial real estate sector, making the city more appealing for investment and large-scale development. This announcement was made on Friday. During a DDA meeting led by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, the agency announced a drastic reduction in amalgamation charges for commercial properties, slashing them from the existing 10% of the circle rate to just 1%. “High amalgamation costs have long been a major hurdle for developers in Delhi. This decision is anticipated to spark a fresh wave of commercial…

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Delhi to Install Solar Panels on 989 Buildings for Savings

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 municipal buildings to cut down on conventional energy use and lower electricity expenses, officials announced on Wednesday. The initiative will be executed in partnership with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC. Under the RESCO model, the implementing agency covers installation, operation, and maintenance expenses, later recouping costs through a fixed tariff outlined in a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The MCD has identified a potential of 10 to 15 megawatt (MW) solar capacity across the proposed buildings, pending a…

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Prestige Estates posts ₹12,126 crore sales in Q1 FY26

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Prestige Estates Projects has recorded sales of ₹12,126 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a nearly four-fold increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company sold 4,718 units from April to June, resulting in 9.55 million sq ft of saleable area—a 234% year-on-year growth. Collections reached ₹4,523 crore, up 55% from Q1 FY25. The average realization was ₹13,339 per sq ft for apartments and ₹7,343 per sq ft for plotted developments. NCR Fuels Growth, Mumbai Sees First Project Completions This quarter saw a…

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₹30,885 Crore in Land Deals Across India in H1 2025

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Indian land market saw unprecedented activity in the first half of 2025, with approximately 2,900 acres sold across 76 transactions—exceeding the entire volume of 2024, which consisted of 133 deals covering 2,515 acres. A recent Anarock report indicates that land transactions in H1 2025 alone are valued at ₹30,885 crore, with potential revenue estimated at ₹1.47 lakh crore and a total development capacity exceeding 233 million sq. ft. Among the top seven cities in India, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) dominated with 24 land transactions covering over 433 acres, followed by Bengaluru…