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Mahindra Lifespaces to Revamp Matunga Residential Project

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Mahindra Lifespace Developers (MLDL), part of the Mahindra Group’s real estate and infrastructure development sector, has been appointed as the development partner for a residential redevelopment project in Matunga, Mumbai. The project covers approximately 1.53 acres and boasts a gross development value of around ₹1,010 crore. According to its investor presentation, Mahindra Lifespaces plans to execute a bottom-up strategy that includes several new launches and ongoing projects through FY30. Projected new launches are expected to represent 50–75% of annual execution in the next five years, with an increase from ₹2,804 crore in FY25 to ₹9,500…

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IL&FS HQ in BKC may see 25% valuation increase

MUMBAI: IL&FS is set to pursue new valuations for its headquarters located in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). A 25% increase in its current valuation is anticipated following approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to consider the recent surge in Mumbai’s real estate market, according to a source familiar with the situation. The tribunal has mandated Brookfield Asset Management, the global institutional investor, to renew the performance guarantee originally submitted during the bidding process for the property in 2022. “The existing valuation of ₹1,722 crore was established in 2024, and new valuations are projected to be between ₹2,000…

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NCLT Rejects Chronos Properties’ ₹1,080 Cr Bid for IL&FS BKC

MUMBAI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has rejected the ₹1,080 crore bid from Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties for the acquisition of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS)’s flagship Bandra Kurla Complex property. On November 28, the NCLT’s Mumbai Bench dismissed Chronos’s application to enforce its bid for the IL&FS Financial Centre located at BKC. The tribunal upheld IL&FS’s right to amend the transaction consideration. It confirmed that the Letter of Intent (LoI) dated March 21, 2022, is a binding contract between the parties, but noted that it includes provisions allowing IL&FS to unilaterally modify the agreement, including financial terms,…

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Sushmita Sen and Mom Acquire Two Mumbai Apartments for ₹16.89 Cr

NEW DELHI: Sushmita Sen’s mother, Subhra Sen, has acquired two apartments in the Elysian project by Oberoi Realty located in Goregaon East, Mumbai, for a total of ₹16.89 crore. Both purchases were officially recorded in November 2025. Subhra Sen’s first property cost ₹8.40 crore and encompasses a carpet area of 163.59 sq meters (1,760 sq ft), which also includes one designated car parking space. The transaction involved a stamp duty fee of ₹42.02 lakh along with registration charges of ₹30,000, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The second apartment was acquired for ₹8.49 crore and shares the…

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Maharashtra Seeks SRA Input on Housing for First-Floor Slum Residents

Representative image MUMBAI: The state government has requested a report from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) about allowing slumdwellers on the first floor of chawls to qualify for free or affordable housing. Officials from the housing department noted that the finance department is seeking detailed information on the potential financial implications for the government if concessions or exemptions are granted to developers to include first-floor slumdwellers in housing schemes. “The SRA must promptly address the finance department’s inquiries. Once that is accomplished, the matter will be presented to the state cabinet for approval, leading to the issuance of a government…

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Mumbai Housing Societies Toughen Stance on Builders in Redevelopment

MUMBAI: Traditionally, developers have wielded considerable influence in the real estate market. However, housing societies planning redevelopment are now shifting dynamics in their favor. With builders eager to secure redevelopment rights, these societies are negotiating aggressively, often making “unrealistic demands” for their properties. Market insiders report that housing societies are seeking additional space, hardship compensation, and relocation amounts that exceed prevailing market standards by as much as 15%–25%. Alongside standard area matching and displacement compensations, many are requesting excess amenities and significant hardship payments per member. Some expectations extend beyond what’s feasible, with societies demanding extensive additional area, substantial displacement…

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Mumbai property registrations rise 20% in November to 12,219

NEW DELHI: According to Knight Frank, property registrations in the Mumbai region surged by 20% in November, reaching 12,219 units. This marks an increase from 10,216 units registered in November of the previous year. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India, citing Maharashtra government data, reported that within the area governed by the BMC, Mumbai saw 12,219 property registrations this November—an impressive 20% year-on-year increase. This is the highest November registration figure since 2013. Stamp duty collections also rose to Rs 1,038 crore, up 12% from last year. Residential transactions dominated the market, making up around 80% of the total registrations…

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Mindspace REIT Buys Mumbai & Pune Assets for ₹29.2B

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has secured three key central business district properties for ₹29.2 billion from K Raheja Corp. The board of K Raheja Corp Investment Managers, responsible for managing Mindspace REIT, approved the acquisition and a preferential issue of units totaling up to ₹18.2 billion. The company also announced the purchase of Pramaan Properties, which includes 0.45 million sq ft at Ascent – Worli in Mumbai, alongside an office building of 0.1 million sq ft located in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. Additionally, Sundew Real Estate, which owns 0.2 million sq ft at The Square Avenue 98…

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Mumbai: Builder Demolishes Society Using Illegal Explosives

Representative AI image MUMBAI: A sense of panic gripped Sahyog Nagar in Andheri West on Thursday morning after allegations arose that the New Vikas Co-operative Housing Society was demolished without adhering to BMC guidelines. Residents reported that the developer allegedly used prohibited explosives, creating an explosion-like sound and a massive dust cloud that enveloped the neighborhood. According to local residents, the demolition occurred around noon on November 26, without any standard safety measures in place. They accused the developers of using banned explosives, posing a grave risk to the densely populated area. Parag Motani, a Shastri Nagar resident, was at…

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Mt K Kapital Unveils $450M Real Estate Fund for Major Cities

NEW DELHI: Mt K Kapital, a real estate investment management firm, has launched its second fund with a target of USD 450 million. This fund receives backing from both general and limited partners. The firm’s objective with this new fund is to invest in projects during the acquisition stage, focusing on locations such as Mumbai, NCR, Pune, and Bengaluru. The target for fund deployment is set for early 2026. Boman Irani, CMD of Rustomjee Group, remarked, “The initial fund, a ₹790 crore MMR-focused initiative, has set a precedent in underwriting, project oversight, and investor relations.” Published On Nov 27, 2025…