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L&T Realty Acquires Delhi Land for ₹200 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: L&T Realty Developers Ltd (LTRDL), a fully owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has acquired a 2.5-acre land parcel in central Delhi for approximately Rs 200 crore, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Mumbai-based developer, which has been expanding in the National Capital Region through acquisitions in Noida and Gurugram, plans to develop a luxury residential project on this site. This acquisition follows L&T Realty Properties Ltd’s (LTRPL) 100% stake purchase in International Green Scapes Ltd (IGSL), providing access to a 20-acre land parcel in Gurugram with a development potential of…

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Real Estate Firms Boost Legal Hiring Amid Complex Deals

Representative AI image MUMBAI: As India’s real estate market becomes more institutionalized and deal-making grows complex, developers are enhancing their in-house legal teams to manage various challenges from land acquisition to insolvency transactions. Experts note that this hiring trend reflects significant changes in the industry’s operational strategies. Recently, several prominent developers have appointed new legal leaders. Arvind SmartSpaces, part of the Lalbhai Group, recruited Tarpit Patni from Godrej Properties to oversee its legal operations. Godrej Properties, in turn, appointed Astha Punjabi, formerly general counsel at BPTP, as the legal head for its northern zone. Hero Realty has brought Sachin Sharma…

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Subhash Chandra’s Delhi Bungalow Sold for ₹1,260 Crore

NEW DELHI: Subhash Chandra, chairman of Essel Group, has decided to sell a bungalow on Bhagwan Das Road in Delhi to a local business family for ₹1,260 crore, marking one of the priciest property transactions in the nation. Chandra acquired this 2.8-acre property in 2015 for ₹304 crore. “This property was one of the most coveted in Lutyens’ Delhi and is among the select few priced above ₹1,000 crore,” stated a source familiar with the deal. “All formalities and monetary transactions are expected to be finalized by December 30, 2026.” Additionally, a nearby bungalow situated on a 3.2-acre plot is…

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Airbnb Leases 46,437 Sq Ft Office in Gurugram’s DLF Cyber City

NEW DELHI: Airbnb Global Capability Center has secured a lease for 46,437 sq ft of office space in DLF Cyber City, Gurugram, from DLF Cyber City Developers, according to Propstack, a real estate data analytics firm. The leased area is situated on the 21st floor of Tower A in Building No. 5 of DLF Cybercity, covering a usable area of 32,506 sq ft. The lease, effective from October 1, 2025, has a duration of five years, with Airbnb agreeing to pay a rent of Rs 132.5 per sq ft monthly, totaling Rs 61.53 lakh each month. This results in an…

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Top 11 Developers’ Pre-Sales Jump 18% to ₹1.48 Lakh Crore

NEW DELHI: According to an Anarock Research analysis, the combined pre-sales of 11 listed real estate developers increased by 18% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,48,158 crore in FY26, up from ₹1,25,841 crore in FY25. The analysis focused on major players including Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates, DLF, Macrotech Developers, Signature Global, Brigade Enterprises, Puravankara, Oberoi Realty, Kolte-Patil Developers, Keystone Realtors, and Sobha. Developers with significant exposure to premium and luxury housing exhibited stronger growth over the year. Prestige Estates saw the largest annual growth in pre-sales at 76%, followed by Puravankara at 48%, Keystone Realtors at 33%, Sobha at 30%, Godrej Properties at…

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DLF Plans ₹20,000 Crore Housing Sale by FY27: MD

NEW DELHI: DLF Ltd, India’s largest real estate firm, aims for sales bookings of ₹20,000 crore in the current fiscal year, maintaining a target similar to that of 2025-26, driven by a robust launch pipeline for residential projects in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Goa, as stated by Managing Director Ashok Kumar Tyagi on Thursday. In a webcast for market analysts, Tyagi emphasized the strong performance of both the company’s housing and commercial segments and expressed confidence in their future growth. Regarding the sales bookings target for the 2026-27 fiscal, he reaffirmed an annual goal of ₹20,000 crore. Of this, approximately ₹14,000-15,000…

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DLF’s Net Profit Up 1.10% to ₹4,414.68 Crore in FY26

NEW DELHI: DLF has announced a 1.10% increase in its net consolidated profit for the financial year 2025-26. The profit after tax reached ₹4,414.68 crore, up from ₹4,366.82 crore in FY25, as reported in a filing to the BSE. The company’s net consolidated total income was ₹9,816.04 crore in FY26, representing a 9.12% rise from ₹8,995.89 crore in FY25. In Q4 FY26, net consolidated total income fell by 37.46%, totaling ₹2,093.82 crore compared to ₹3,347.77 crore in the same quarter last year. Additionally, profit after tax declined by 1.06%, settling at ₹1,268.56 crore in Q4 FY26, down from ₹1,282.20 crore…

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DLF Sells IT-SEZ and Land in Kolkata for ₹710 Crore

Representative Image NEW DELHI: DLF, a leading real estate developer, has finalized a deal to sell its IT-ITeS special economic zone (SEZ) project along with nearly 18 acres of undeveloped land in Kolkata for Rs 710 crore to the Srijan Group, as part of its asset monetization strategy. The announcement came in April last year. In a regulatory update on Monday, DLF reported that the transfer of its IT/ITeS SEZ assets, including ‘DLF TechPark II’, has been completed to Makalu Builders LLP, which is associated with Srijan Group and Srijan Realty Pvt Ltd. Additionally, the company has sold a 17.75-acre…

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SC directs CBI probe into DLF Gurugram housing project

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has instructed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate issues pertaining to ‘The Primus’ residential project in New Gurgaon, developed by DLF Home Developers (DHDL), a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF, as stated in a BSE filing. According to the company, the inquiry stems from consumer complaints made by five allottees which were previously reviewed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). The NCDRC issued its ruling on May 29, 2023. Both the complainants and DHDL filed appeals with the Supreme Court contesting the NCDRC’s decision. In a temporary ruling dated February 25,…

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Ajit Jain of Berkshire Hathaway Purchases ₹85 Crore Gurugram Flat

Image for representation NEW DELHI: Ajit Jain, vice-chairman of insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway, has purchased a 7,400 sq ft apartment at DLF The Camellias in Gurugram for approximately ₹85 crore, according to sources familiar with the transaction. Jain, who typically resides outside India, traveled to Delhi recently to complete the deal. “NRIs account for over 25% of DLF’s ultra-luxury market, and Jain is a leading figure among them,” noted a source involved with the transaction. “The extensive amenities in such projects are major attractions for individuals who want temporary residences in India.” Jain did not respond to inquiries via…