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Madhuri Dixit Rents Mumbai Commercial Property for ₹2.81 Crore

NEW DELHI: Madhuri Shankar Dixit has leased a commercial unit in One Lodha Place, Lower Parel, Mumbai, at a starting monthly rent of ₹4.25 lakh. The unit covers a carpet area of 67.91 sq meters (731 sq ft) and includes one parking space. The deal was registered with a stamp duty of ₹72,600, registration fees of ₹1,000, and a security deposit of ₹17 lakh, as detailed in property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards on the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website. Officially registered in March 2026, Square Yards’ analysis indicates that the lease spans 60 months (five years). The…

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Maharashtra Decentralises Land Regularisation to Collectors

NAGPUR: On Wednesday, the Maharashtra legislature unanimously approved the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026. This new legislation empowers district-level authorities to regularize most cases of land-use breaches. Introduced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, this amendment transitions from a centralized approach to a decentralized one, allowing collectors and divisional commissioners to manage nearly 90% of these cases at the local level. The change is anticipated to alleviate backlog, reduce bureaucratic hold-ups, and improve citizen access to administrative solutions. “Previously, even minor breaches were sent to the Mantralaya, overloading the secretariat and obligating citizens to make numerous trips to…

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Puravankara to Launch 30 Projects Worth ₹55,000 Crore Soon

NEW DELHI: Puravankara is set to unveil 30 residential projects in the next 24 months across South India and Mumbai, aiming for a gross development value (GDV) exceeding ₹55,000 crore. The forthcoming pipeline encompasses around 51.14 million sq ft of developable space. Most projects are currently in the approval phase, while others are still in design, with approvals expected to commence shortly. This expansion occurs amidst consistent demand in the residential market. For the first three quarters of FY26, the company reported pre-sales of ₹3,859 crore and customer collections totaling ₹3,045 crore. Ashish Puravankara, the managing director, remarked, “As we…

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Godrej Industries Unit Acquires ₹365 Crore Office in Vikhroli

MUMBAI: Godrej Seeds and Genetics Ltd, part of the Godrej Industries Group’s agri-business sector, has purchased office space across three floors in a commercial tower in Mumbai’s Vikhroli area for a total of Rs 366 crore. The acquisition includes office spaces on the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors of Godrej One, indicating a consolidation of real estate assets within the group. The total carpet area involved in this deal is 70,361 sq ft, with an effective rate of approximately Rs 52,000 per sq ft, as per property registration documents from Propstack, a real estate analytics platform. The transaction was completed…

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BMC Urges MMRDA & MHADA to Resolve ₹2,287 Crore Tax Dues

MUMBAI: The BMC has reached out to two major state agencies—the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada)—regarding pending property tax dues exceeding Rs 2,287 crore, urging immediate payment. In correspondence dated March 16, just prior to the financial year-end, the BMC emphasized that property tax is its main source of revenue, essential for urban services and infrastructure development across Mumbai. According to BMC records from January 31, MMRDA owes Rs 1,685.6 crore across 128 properties, which includes Rs 946.2 crore in unpaid taxes and Rs 739.4 crore in penalties. Mhada, on…

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Bombay HC Overturns DRT Stay on Bank-Auctioned Flat Sale

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court recently overturned a Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) order that halted further post-sale actions regarding a bank’s auction of a flat in South Mumbai. The Court noted a “disturbing trend” where borrowers and “chronic defaulters” often act passively while banks pursue recovery. These defaulters typically invoke “collusive proceedings” under insolvency laws only when it’s time for auction purchasers to take physical possession of the property. In a ruling dated March 18, Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram Shirsat expressed concern over the misuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). They pointed out that borrowers often claim…

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Maharashtra Launches Inquiry into ₹1,000 Crore BMC Scam

MUMBAI: Junior Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal acknowledged in the assembly that there were irregularities in the BMC’s agreement for a housing project in Malad (E) designated for project-affected persons (PAPs). She noted that while all funds were transferred to the developer, no start date for the project was specified. Misal mentioned that she requested a report on all issued credit notes. Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh, who raised the concern, claimed that land classification was altered unlawfully, resulting in increased ready reckoner rates and elevating the project cost by Rs 618 crore. He expressed that the project might not be…

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Rustomjee Group to invest ₹5,800 crore in Mumbai housing project

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Rustomjee Group is set to invest approximately ₹5,800 crore in the development of a residential project named Rustomjee Vista Bay in Parel Extension, Mumbai. The project spans 1.52 acres and is designed as a low-density, gated community featuring around 200 residences in a single tower with two wings. It will offer 2BHK and 3BHK homes with sizes ranging from 805 sq ft to 1,356 sq ft. Boman Irani, chairman and managing director of the company, stated, “Vista Bay signifies our entry into Parel Extension at a time when the area is experiencing renewed interest in…

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Quest Coworks buys 57,000 sq ft office in Andheri, Mumbai

Representative Image MUMBAI: Quest Coworks, a flexible workspace provider, has acquired over 57,000 sq ft of office space from Capgemini Technology Services India at Akruti Softech Park, located in MIDC’s Marol Industrial Area, Andheri (East). The transaction is valued at Rs 55.83 crore. This deal, registered on March 16, includes five office units across multiple floors of the commercial property, with a total stamp duty of Rs 3.58 crore paid by the buyer. The largest unit, measuring 11,885 sq ft on the fourth floor, was purchased for Rs 11.52 crore and incurred a stamp duty of Rs 72.38 lakh. The…

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Maharashtra Registrations Department Hits 90% Revenue Goal

PUNE: The state’s department of registration and stamps is approaching its annual revenue goal, achieving almost 90% as the 2025-26 fiscal year nears its end. As of March 15, the department has raised ₹56,159.05 crore, which is around 88.4% of its ₹63,500 crore target. According to official statistics, a total of 43.12 lakh documents have been registered this fiscal year, already matching the complete count from the previous year (2024-25), which also recorded 43.12 lakh registrations and generated ₹58,266.07 crore against a lower target of ₹55,000 crore. Registration officials reported steady property transactions, averaging three to four lakh documents registered…