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Mumbai’s Redevelopment Will Create 44,000 New Homes: Report

NEW DELHI: A report by Knight Frank India states that by 2030, Mumbai’s current redevelopment initiatives (MCGM) are set to deliver 44,277 new homes, amounting to ₹1,305 billion. The report reveals that since 2020, a total of 910 housing societies have entered into development agreements (DAs), unlocking approximately 326.8 acres (1.32 million sq. meters) of potential land based on FSI utilization norms. Notably, around 160,000 societies are over 30 years old and eligible for redevelopment. In the Western Suburbs, areas with high population density from Bandra to Borivali are expected to contribute 32,354 new homes, representing 73% of the total…

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India’s Office Space Hits 1 Billion Sq Ft in Q3 2025

NEW DELHI: The gross leasing activity in India’s office market reached 66.7 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year, according to Knight Frank India, a real estate consultancy firm. In the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), total transactions across the top eight cities amounted to 17.8 million sq ft, reflecting a 6% year-on-year decline due to prior high performance. India achieves 1 billion sq ft office stock milestone New completions for Q3 stood at 12.4 million sq ft, falling short of demand and resulting in a decrease in…

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Mumbai’s Property Registrations Up 20% This Navratri

MUMBAI: The Greater Mumbai area under BMC jurisdiction recorded 6,238 property registrations during the 10-day Navratri period (Sept 22–October 1, 2025), reflecting a 20% increase from 5,199 registrations in the same timeframe last year. This boost also contributed to a 17% year-on-year rise in state revenue collections, reaching Rs 587 crore during the festive season. The average daily registrations improved from 578 units in Navratri 2024 to 624 units in 2025, as per data provided by Knight Frank India. According to the global property consultant, September 2025 saw a total of 12,070 registrations, making it the best September for the…

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India’s InvIT Market to Reach $258B by 2030: Knight Frank

NEW DELHI: India’s Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are poised for significant growth, with asset management (AUM) expected to increase 3.5 times, reaching USD 258 billion by 2030, as revealed in a recent Knight Frank India study. Worldwide, there are over 1,000 listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and InvITs with a combined market capitalization of USD 3 trillion. By FY25, India’s InvITs are projected to manage USD 73.3 billion in AUM, nearly 3.5 times that of the country’s REITs. Together, InvITs and REITs represented USD 93.9 billion in FY25, a significant rise from USD 42.1 billion in FY20. Currently, with…

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Half of Homes Sold in H1 2025 Exceeded ₹1 Crore

NEW DELHI: The premium housing sector has taken the lead in India’s residential real estate market during the first half of 2025, with nearly 50% of homes sold exceeding ₹1 crore. A report by Knight Frank India indicates that 49% of the 1.7 lakh housing units sold across the top eight cities from January to June 2025 were in this premium category, despite a slight year-on-year dip of 2% in overall housing sales. This trend highlights a shift in buyer preferences due to limited supply of affordable housing and an increase in demand from mid-to-high-income buyers. The National Capital Region…