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Lodha Developers’ Q3 pre-sales rise 7% to ₹4,570 crore

Realty developer Lodha Developers has reported a year-on-year increase of 7% in pre-sales, totaling Rs 4,570 crore for the quarter ending in September. The company’s collections also saw a 13% growth year-on-year, reaching Rs 3,480 crore. For the first half of the financial year, Lodha’s pre-sales amounted to Rs 9,020 crore, indicating an 8% rise compared to last year. Meanwhile, collections for this period increased by 10%, totaling Rs 6,360 crore, as stated in a regulatory filing. During this quarter, the developer launched a new project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a gross development value (GDV) of Rs 2,300…

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Maharashtra High-Rise Safety Violations: Civil and Criminal Penalties

MUMBAI: All planning authorities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are mandated to include a specific condition in their development permissions, ensuring compliance with special safety control measures for high-rise construction work at heights. According to a government resolution (GR) from the urban development department, any breaches of these safety conditions will lead to civil and criminal repercussions. “Any violation of the expert committee’s recommendations will be considered a breach of building permissions and may result in legal consequences,” the GR states. Additionally, the resolution asserts that planning authorities must monitor high-rise projects closely to ensure compliance with the expert…

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Dharavi Redevelopment: India’s Next Prime Business Hub

AI-generated Representative Image The redevelopment project of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, is set to introduce a dedicated commercial business district, enhancing both business and employment opportunities amidst one of the most ambitious urban transformations globally. A significant portion of the nearly 600-acre prime land in the heart of Mumbai, India’s financial hub, will be designated for commercial use, aiming to establish a central business district (CBD) that attracts diverse companies. This district is anticipated to feature Grade-A office spaces, premium retail, co-working areas, hotels, and infrastructure support, as per sources involved in the planning. “The commercial area will utilize land…