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Birla Estates Achieves ₹8,136 Crore in FY26 Bookings

NEW DELHI: Birla Estates, a wholly-owned unit of Aditya Birla Real Estate, has reported a booking value of ₹8,136 crore for FY2025-26, marking a 23.5% increase in collections year-over-year. The National Capital Region (NCR) was the top contributor to the company’s sales, with Bengaluru following as the second-largest market. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) also experienced growth, with new projects launched in Thane and a new redevelopment initiative in Khar West. In Pune, new launches fueled growth, benefiting from consistent demand in residential projects. During FY26, the company introduced eight projects across four regions. Published On Apr 23, 2026 at…

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Mumbai Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Builder Sumit Jain

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Sessions Court has granted anticipatory bail to builder Sumit Jain in connection with an alleged fraud case involving the Lalbaug Redevelopment Project, citing it as a civil dispute. Special Judge VD Kedar approved bail for Jain, 46, a major partner in Poonam Infra, in response to an FIR filed by a beautician at the DB Marg Police Station. This case relates to two flats on the 21st floor that she and her husband booked in 2011 for Rs 1.7 crore. The allegations indicate that Jain and his firm persuaded the complainant to invest in flats in the…

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India’s Q1 2026 Real Estate Inflows Reach $5.1 Billion

NEW DELHI: According to a report by CBRE, capital inflows into India’s real estate sector reached an all-time high of $5.1 billion in the January-March quarter of 2026, a 72% increase from $2.9 billion during the same period last year. Sequentially, investments rose by approximately 53% from the $3.3 billion recorded in the October-December quarter of 2025, showcasing ongoing institutional interest despite global economic uncertainties. During this quarter, domestic investors were predominant, representing nearly 96% of total inflows. Developers led the way in capital deployment with a 42% share, followed closely by real estate investment trusts (REITs) at around 40%.…

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Devendra Fadnavis to Lead Maharashtra Business Summit 2026

MUMBAI: The inaugural Maharashtra Business Summit & Awards 2026, hosted by ETGovernment–The Economic Times, is set to take place on April 23–24 at the iconic Taj Lands End. This event promises to be one of the year’s most significant economic gatherings. Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis will be the Chief Guest, joined by various ministers, senior officials, global investors, industry leaders, and diplomats. This convergence of policy, capital, and global influence is rare and highly anticipated. Positioned as a pivotal platform at this vital juncture in Maharashtra’s economic landscape, the summit will gather influential decision-makers and business leaders to outline…

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MahaRERA Approves 10,000+ Housing Projects in FY26

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) has approved 10,379 housing projects for the financial year 2025-26, highlighting its regulatory oversight and boosting the state’s real estate sector. This included 4,204 new project registrations, modifications in 2,488 projects, and timeline extensions for 3,687 developments, signaling both growth and compliance within the industry. According to the regulatory authority, these approvals align with ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This act requires developers to receive MahaRera’s clearance for any changes or extensions beyond the initially sanctioned plans. Securing these approvals is…

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MMRDA Gains 216 Acres in Raigad for Mumbai 3.0 Project

Representative image The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced the Mumbai 3.0 project, successfully aggregating 216 acres in the Raigad district and formally adopting a shareholders’ agreement to transition into the execution phase. This land acquisition is targeted in the Raigad Pen growth corridor, where the New Town Development Area for Mumbai 3.0 is being envisioned. This marks a significant milestone under MMRDA’s participatory land acquisition framework, which has garnered enthusiastic support from local landowners. “Mumbai 3.0 signifies a transformative era in urban planning, centered on community involvement. Through this model, we aim to foster trust and facilitate…

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Maharashtra Launches 60 Private Property Registration Centers in July

Representative AI image PUNE: Property buyers and sellers in Maharashtra are set to benefit from quicker registrations and enhanced services as the state registration department gears up to introduce 60 privately operated registration centers starting this July. Inspired by the “passport seva kendra” model, these centers aim to simplify the registration process, albeit at an added cost to citizens. They will work alongside the state’s existing 517 government-operated registration offices. The initiative was first revealed last year by the revenue department and will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase will introduce five centers in high-traffic districts like…

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900+ Acres of Mhada Layouts to Be Redeveloped in Mumbai

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the given content, keeping the core information intact: Representative Image MUMBAI: In the coming years, a dozen Mhada layouts, covering 923 acres throughout the city, will be redeveloped, facilitating the rehabilitation of 75,445 residents currently living there, according to Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-president and CEO of Mhada. The rehabilitation process is expected to take place over 5-10 years following the start of construction. During a media briefing on Friday, Jaiswal shared that some of the redevelopment projects have already been awarded, while tenders are being invited for others. Specifically, redevelopment proposals for the 250-acre Charkop…

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Mumbai: Four Bidder Contest for BMC’s ₹1,348 Crore Plot

Representative AI image MUMBAI: After the Supreme Court’s clearance over a year ago, the BMC is nearing the appointment of a developer for a prime six-acre plot in Lower Parel. Initially receiving a lukewarm response, four major bidders—Shapoorji Pallonji, K Raheja Corp, Peddar Realty (JSW Group), and Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee)—have now submitted their offers. “The plot will be leased on an ‘as-is’ basis, with the developer tasked with rehabilitating current occupants as part of the development,” stated an official. Once the proposal secures administrative approval, it will be forwarded to the civic improvements committee, which oversees civic property matters. The…

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MMRDA Begins Land Acquisition for ‘Third Mumbai’ on April 27

Representative image MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the land acquisition process for the proposed ‘Third Mumbai’—the Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town—along the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu corridor. Landowners in 124 villages of Raigad are invited to submit their online consent starting April 27. The MMRDA, recognized as the New Town Development Authority (NTDA), has outlined a 323.44 sq km area that encompasses Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas. This notice follows a state government resolution from March 16, 2026, establishing the framework for land acquisition, compensation, and allocation. Landowners can choose various compensation methods…