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Runwal Enterprises Secures Sebi Approval for ₹1,000 Crore IPO

Runwal Enterprises, a real estate developer based in Mumbai and promoted by Subodh Runwal, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an initial public offering (IPO) valued at ₹1,000 crore. The proposed IPO will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each, with no offer-for-sale component included. The company stated that the proceeds from the IPO will be allocated to support its expansion plans and enhance its balance sheet. Furthermore, there will be a reservation of shares for eligible employees, allowing them to subscribe at a…

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Maharashtra Minister: Don’t Demolish Unauthorized Homes This Ganesh

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: MUMBAI: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has instructed officials to refrain from demolishing unauthorized homes or issuing notices to residents during the upcoming Ganesh festival, emphasizing that such measures should only occur post-festival. The ten-day Ganesh festival begins on August 27. Bawankule stated, “Demolitions should not occur during the festive period, and no notices should instill fear among citizens. Any necessary actions must wait until after the Ganesh festival.” Local residents in North Mumbai had appealed for a suspension of the ongoing demolition efforts by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) targeting unauthorized constructions.…

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MahaRERA Freezes Accounts, Suspends 4,812 Lapsed Projects

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has suspended registrations for 4,812 housing projects statewide since July, freezing their bank accounts because developers failed to update construction progress or request extensions despite multiple reminders. The majority of suspended projects are in major urban areas, with Pune leading at 1,219 suspensions, followed by Thane (535), Raigad (465), Mumbai suburban (438), and Palghar (377). These projects will now be barred from property transactions, and developers could face penalties up to ₹50,000 for non-compliance. This action follows a crackdown initiated in December when MahaRERA identified 10,773 projects lacking updated timelines. “Many developers…

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Mumbai Housing Societies on Govt. Land Choose Self-Redevelopment

MUMBAI: An RTI inquiry has revealed that not a single housing society located on government land in Mumbai has chosen the path of self-redevelopment. There are approximately 3,000 cooperative housing societies in Mumbai and its suburbs situated on land leased by the government or collector’s land, categorized as occupancy class II. Salil Rameshchandra, president of the Federation of Grantees of Government Land (FGGL), who requested details about land conversion under the RTI Act, noted that the government introduced a concessional scheme last year that reduces the premium for freehold conversion. Under this 5% concessional scheme, housing societies can convert to…

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Maharashtra CM Questions Rising Mumbai Housing Prices Despite Concessions

Devendra Fadnavis MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his concerns on Thursday regarding the rising prices of flats in Mumbai, despite various concessions offered to the real estate sector, including reduced premiums. At a meeting with CREDAI-MCHI, Fadnavis stated, “Over the past decade, we have made every effort to make housing more affordable based on your requests. However, despite these measures, housing prices have continued to climb. We believed that projects like the coastal road and Atal Setu would lead to lower prices, but instead, prices have soared.” While acknowledging that increasing housing prices can positively impact the economy, Fadnavis…

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Mumbai Aims for 500K SRA Homes in 5 Years, Doubling Past Output

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has launched a project implementation unit (PIU) in a bid to bring over 500,000 homes to slum dwellers within five years, surpassing the total number of homes built in the 29 years since its inception. Despite having delivered only 275,000 homes since its establishment in 1996, the SRA has recently implemented reforms, including drone and biometric surveys, which have expedited the delivery of 16,017 units within just 100 days. In the fiscal year 2024-25 alone, 16,673 units were completed, with a current target of 509,783 homes by 2030, and 334,000 units already under construction.…

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MahaRERA to issue warrants in ₹90 crore Palais Royale case

MUMBAI: The MahaRERA adjudicating officer has issued four warrants aimed at recovering approximately ₹90 crore in interest from Honest Shelters Pvt Ltd, the current promoters of the Palais Royale project in Worli. The warrants pertain to four flats in the project, following an application from IIFL Finance Ltd regarding non-compliance with a January 16 directive. The officer also issued warrants for delayed possession concerning three additional flats associated with IIFL in the same development. The adjudicating officer, Ashok Alaspurkar, issued the orders on various dates, including August 4, July 28, and July 27, to recover different interest amounts related to…

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Kriti Sanon Purchases Bandra Duplex Penthouse for ₹78.20 Crore

Bollywood star Kriti Sanon has acquired a luxury sea-facing duplex penthouse in Supreme Prana, located in the upscale Pali Hill area of Bandra, Mumbai, for over ₹78.20 crore. The apartment, spanning a carpet area of 6,636 sq. ft., occupies the 14th and 15th floors of the under-construction building. The transaction values the property at approximately ₹1.18 lakh per sq. ft., marking it as one of the priciest real estate deals in Mumbai’s suburbs. The actress has also settled ₹3.91 crore in stamp duty for this transaction, which was registered on Thursday. Inclusive of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and…

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Kalpataru Reports ₹49.42 Crore Net Loss in Q1 FY26

NEW DELHI: Realty company Kalpataru Ltd announced a consolidated net loss of Rs 49.42 crore for Q1 of the current fiscal year. In the same period last year, the net loss was Rs 0.69 crore. For the April-June quarter of 2025-26, total income decreased to Rs 456.78 crore from Rs 544.67 crore year-on-year, as per a regulatory filing. Kalpataru Ltd, which recently got listed on stock exchanges, is recognized as a prominent real estate developer in the nation. Published On Aug 14, 2025 at 08:43 AM IST Join a community of over 2 million industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter…