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Maharashtra Bill Aims to Let SRA Recover Transit Rent from Builders

File Photo MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government introduced a bill in the state assembly aimed at amending the slum redevelopment law. This amendment will enable the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to collect outstanding transit rent from builders and developers. The proposed changes to the Maharashtra Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act of 1971 will classify unpaid rent to slum residents as arrears of land revenue. Consequently, this gives the SRA the authority to initiate recovery actions under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). An official noted, “The SRA aims for these amendments to expedite its projects and ensure…

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Lodha Developers Secures ₹300 Crore Through NCDs

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Lodha Developers (previously known as Macrotech Developers) has successfully raised ₹300 crore through the issuance of 30,000 senior, secured, redeemable, listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as revealed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The NCDs were issued at a face value of ₹1 lakh each. These debentures offer an interest rate of 7.96% per annum, which will be paid quarterly starting September 30, 2025, with a maturity date set for July 7, 2028. This financial instrument is secured by a first-ranking charge on specified company assets, as detailed in the Key Information Document dated July 3, 2025.…

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₹30,885 Crore in Land Deals Across India in H1 2025

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Indian land market saw unprecedented activity in the first half of 2025, with approximately 2,900 acres sold across 76 transactions—exceeding the entire volume of 2024, which consisted of 133 deals covering 2,515 acres. A recent Anarock report indicates that land transactions in H1 2025 alone are valued at ₹30,885 crore, with potential revenue estimated at ₹1.47 lakh crore and a total development capacity exceeding 233 million sq. ft. Among the top seven cities in India, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) dominated with 24 land transactions covering over 433 acres, followed by Bengaluru…

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Keystone Realtors’ Q1 FY26 Pre-Sales Surge 75% to ₹10.68B

NEW DELHI: Keystone Realtors has announced pre-sales of ₹10.68 billion in Q1 FY26, marking a 75% increase from ₹6.11 billion in Q1 FY25. The strong performance is attributed to consistent launch activity and a strategic focus on redevelopment carried over from the last fiscal year. Collections for the quarter were ₹5.75 billion, reflecting a 19% year-on-year growth, which highlights steady cash flow and strong customer confidence. Boman Irani, chairman & managing director of the company, stated, “We achieved pre-sales of ₹10.68 billion, demonstrating an impressive 75% year-on-year growth. This quarter, we launched three projects with an estimated gross development value…

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Maharashtra’s ‘One State, One Registration’ Scheme Delayed

PUNE: The “one state one registration” initiative, which aims to allow citizens to register property documents at any sub-registrar office in the state, is expected to encounter delays due to various legal, technical, and administrative challenges, according to senior officials. Ravindra Binwade, the inspector general of registration, informed TOI that while the concept is sound, several issues are still under evaluation. “The implementation of the one state one registration scheme might take longer than anticipated, as we need to address aspects such as jurisdiction in fraud cases and document verification,” he stated. This initiative is part of the state government’s…

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Adani to Redevelop 142 Acres in Mumbai’s Motilal Nagar

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has partnered with Adani Properties to undertake a major redevelopment initiative in Motilal Nagar, a 142-acre area in Goregaon (West), Mumbai. This venture represents MHADA’s largest single redevelopment project to date. RealtyDailyNews initially reported on March 11 that Adani Properties secured the project by promising to provide 3.97 lakh square meters of housing, representing the highest share of Floor Space Index (FSI) allocated to MHADA. As part of the initiative, qualifying MHADA residents will be allotted new homes with a built-up area of…

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Lodha Developers reports ₹44.5 billion in Q1 FY26 pre-sales

NEW DELHI: Lodha Developers kicked off FY26 on a positive note, reporting pre-sales of ₹44.5 billion in Q1 FY26, marking a 10% increase year-on-year, despite temporary setbacks from geopolitical tensions early in the quarter. The company is optimistic about meeting its annual pre-sales target of ₹210 billion. During the quarter, collections reached ₹28.8 billion, a 7% growth compared to Q1 FY25. The company anticipates stronger inflows in the latter half of the financial year due to project completions and new launches. Lodha Developers introduced five new projects in Q1 FY26 across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, and Bengaluru, boasting…

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Puravankara to Redevelop Eight Mumbai Societies

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Puravankara has been chosen as the preferred developer for the redevelopment of eight residential societies in Chembur, Mumbai. This project will unlock a total development potential of over 1.2 million sq ft across approximately four acres, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹2,100 crore. Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director of the company, stated, “With 11 projects in Mumbai and Pune covering around 14 million sq ft—including 3.6 million sq ft in redevelopment—we are dedicated to expanding our presence in the western region. This area is projected to contribute a GDV of around…

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NPCI Buys Prime BKC Land from MMRDA for ₹829 Crore HQ

Representative image created by AI The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has acquired a prime land parcel in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for ₹829.43 crore to establish its headquarters. Finalized on June 18, the transaction grants NPCI an 80-year lease on two amalgamated plots in G-Block, covering nearly 1.5 acres with a permissible built-up area of approximately 2.59 lakh sq ft. This deal is one of the significant land transactions in BKC and is expected to impact the area’s real estate landscape, notably regarding future pricing trends and development strategies. NPCI…

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2,000 Mumbai Housing Societies Join Hazardous Waste Drive

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: Two months after the BMC launched a specialized campaign to collect domestic hazardous waste, nearly 2,000 entities—including housing societies, women’s hostels, beauty parlours, and educational institutions—have enrolled in the program. On average, 1.7 tonnes of hazardous waste is collected daily and delivered to six plasma incineration facilities under BMC’s administration for safe and scientific disposal. This waste includes adult diapers, sanitary products, pet waste, expired medications, used waxing sheets, PPE kits, and facial masks. Currently, Mumbai generates approximately 80 to 100 tonnes of domestic hazardous waste each day. Although only a small portion is…