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Housing Societies Face NA Tax Dilemma Without State Resolution

PUNE: Nearly ten months after the state cabinet announced the abolition of the non-agricultural (NA) tax for urban housing societies, confusion continues due to the lack of a formal government resolution (GR). The management of housing societies across the state is uncertain whether to keep paying the tax until official guidelines are issued. The cabinet, led by Eknath Shinde, approved the removal of the NA tax in October 2024, just before the state assembly elections, aiming to relieve residents in urban areas like Pune and Mumbai who have been paying both property tax and NA tax. Housing societies have since…

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Kalpataru Pre-Sales Surge 41% to ₹4,531 Crore in FY25

MUMBAI: Realty company Kalpataru Ltd has reported a 41% increase in pre-sales, reaching ₹4,531 crore in the last fiscal year, fueled by rising residential property demand. Kalpataru Ltd, a leading player in the real estate sector, is now publicly listed on the stock exchanges. “For the entirety of FY25, pre-sales totaled ₹4,531 crore, reflecting a 41% year-on-year (YoY) growth,” the company stated in a presentation aimed at analysts and investors. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Mumbai-based firm sold properties worth ₹3,202 crore. During the previous fiscal year, Kalpataru Ltd launched seven new projects, comprising a total of 6.5 million…

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40 Developers Owe ₹261 Crore for Transit Tenements: CAG

MUMBAI: According to a report by the CAG, many developers involved in redevelopment initiatives nearly 25 years ago have retained transit tenements provided by Mhada, as of March 2022. The audit indicated that Mhada distributed 3,357 transit tenements to 43 private developers. These developers were required to pay one year of rent in advance, along with a three-month security deposit at the time of receiving the tenements. The audit findings stated, “Out of the 43 private developers, only three have settled their outstanding dues, leaving Rs 261.14 crore still owed by the remaining 40 developers as of March 2022.” Published…

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Maharashtra Govt Approves Loan Guarantee for Six Metro Projects

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has approved a loan guarantee for six Metro projects managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), securing continued funding from international financial institutions for ongoing construction. The projects include Metro Lines 5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan), 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar-Vikhroli), 9 (Dahisar East-Mira Bhayandar), 10 (Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk, Mira Road), 11 (Wadala-CSMT), and a 3.3-km underground extension of Metro Line 7 from Gundavali to the international airport via Marol. Many of these projects are either under construction or in advanced planning stages, necessitating significant investment due to their complex elevated and underground structures. This proposal received approval during…

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Only 1 of 8 City Divisions Provided List of Dilapidated Buildings

MUMBAI: Authorities have shown a lackadaisical approach towards abandoned structures, with only one of the eight city divisions submitting a list of dangerous buildings, and that list lacked thorough verification. The Kalachowki division was the only one to present a list of 248 buildings; however, the audit found that 76 of these had already been demolished, redeveloped, or were in the process of redevelopment. In previous years, the city has experienced collapses of such dilapidated structures, often resulting in fatalities. According to the Mhada Act, the BMC is obligated to provide comprehensive details regarding cess buildings in hazardous or deteriorating…

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783 CRZ Buildings Notified, 44 Demolished: Maharashtra Minister

MUMBAI: A total of 783 buildings in coastal regulation zone (CRZ) areas across 10 civic wards have been served showcause notices, with 44 structures already demolished, according to state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Some cases are currently in court. A statement presented to the legislative council regarding the forged map scandal, brought to light by citizen Vaibhav Thakur, revealed that the special investigation team (SIT) formed at the request of the Bombay High Court has arrested 23 individuals, with three more still at large. Of those arrested, 12 are private citizens, two are officers, seven are employees, and two are…

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Lloyds’ Promoter Family Buys Altamount Road Apartments for ₹227 Cr

Ravi Agarwal, a member of the Lloyds Group promoters, along with his family, has purchased six luxurious sea-view apartments, including a seven-bedroom duplex, in the Kalpataru Prive tower on Altamount Road in South Mumbai for over ₹227 crore. The family has acquired approximately 18,000 sq ft of space, spanning the 18th to 23rd floors of this under-construction premium tower, which is valued at ₹1.27 lakh per sq ft. This transaction ranks among the most expensive and largest residential deals in India this year. The buyers incurred a stamp duty of nearly ₹13.29 crore for the registration of these transactions that…

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Ashwin Sheth Group Buys 4.05 Acres in Goregaon West, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Ashwin Sheth Group has secured development rights for a 4.05-acre site from Mhada and intends to launch a residential project in Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai. The project, with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹3,800 crore, will comprise five towers, including four 44-floor towers and a distinctive 60-floor tower, along with dedicated retail space. The development will provide approximately 12 lakh sq ft of carpet area, featuring 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences ranging from 800 to 1600 sq ft. Published On Jul 18, 2025 at 01:00 PM IST Join over 2M industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter…

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Sunteck Realty Q1 FY26 Profit Up 47% to ₹33.43 Crore

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: Sunteck Realty Ltd has announced a 47% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹33.43 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. In the same period last year, the net profit was ₹22.78 crore. However, total income decreased to ₹201.53 crore in the April-June quarter of 2025-26, down from ₹328.01 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, as noted in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Sunteck Realty is recognized as one of the prominent real estate companies in India, having developed numerous projects in the Mumbai…

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Maharashtra Minister: RERA Can Act Against Developers

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant informed the assembly on Thursday that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has the authority to enforce actions against developers for any violations. Responding to a calling attention motion raised by MLA Gajanan Lavate, he emphasized that registration under RERA is a mandatory requirement for all developers. Complaints concerning building permissions in the Akot Municipal Council area were addressed during a hearing on December 7, 2022, held at the Akola District Collector’s office. The minister mentioned that the applicant requested construction permission on March 31, 2021, including documents related to land demarcation (gunthewari) from 2007-08.…