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Maharashtra’s Intra-District Property Registrations Top 60,000

PUNE: The state government’s initiative allowing citizens to register property at any sub-registrar office within their district has surpassed 60,000 registrations since its launch on May 1, officials reported on Tuesday. However, plans for inter-district registration are unlikely to materialize until next year. “There are technical and legal challenges that need to be resolved before implementing this statewide system. Stakeholders have expressed concerns, and significant changes are required in the software. Therefore, it won’t be possible to roll it out before next year,” said a senior official from the state registration department. A total of 60,694 documents have been processed…

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ED Arrests Galaxy Constructions Director in Bank Fraud Case

MUMBAI: The ED has taken into custody the director of a Pune-based real estate firm from a five-star hotel in Mumbai, along with Rs 9.5 lakh in cash and gold and diamond jewelry valued at Rs 2.3 crore in connection with a bank loan fraud investigation. Amit Ashok Thepade was arrested on Sunday at the luxury hotel in south Mumbai, where he had been residing for the past two months. According to the federal agency, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court has remanded him to ED custody for five days. The ED reported that Thepade, who had…

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360 ONE acquires 50% of Bluegrass Business Park for ₹2,400 Cr

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: 360 ONE Asset has acquired a 50% interest in Bluegrass Business Park from Brookfield Asset Management’s private real estate fund (Brookfield). The property, a two million sq ft office development located in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, was purchased for an estimated enterprise value of ₹2,400 crore (approximately $280 million). Occupying seven acres, Bluegrass Business Park includes a one million sq ft operational tower leased to Mastercard, alongside an office tower currently under construction that will feature street retail. Brookfield will maintain responsibility for the management, development, and leasing of the property. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas…

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Pune Activists: Scrap Janata Vasahat TDR Proposal, Don’t Pause It

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: — PUNE: Following the state government’s decision to pause the contentious TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) proposal for the Janata Vasahat slum rehabilitation, activists and residents are calling for its complete cancellation. They allege significant irregularities in land classification, inflated valuations, and a transparency deficit that could jeopardize the rights of slum dwellers. The project, valued at Rs750 crore, involves allocating full TDR, representing 100% of the slum area at 1 Floor Space Index (FSI). However, parts of the Janata Vasahat slum are designated in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s Development Plan as…

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Pune Residents Demand Action Against Officials for Floodline Builds

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: PUNE: Recent flooding along the banks of the Mula and Mutha rivers, particularly in areas like Ekta Nagari and the Rajput slums in Bopodi, has once again underscored the urgent need to clearly define the flood zones. Homeowners who invested in properties decades ago are now anxious about their investments, seeking accountability for permits issued for construction in flood-prone areas. Local inhabitants expressed frustration over conflicting views between local authorities, the irrigation department, and district administration regarding the proper delineation of flood risk areas. Residents argue, “If the flood zones had been…

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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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Pune Developers Violating Water Affidavits Face Legal Action

Representative image PUNE: Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has ordered the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to initiate criminal proceedings against developers who do not fulfill their commitments regarding water affidavits submitted during building permit applications. This directive was given in a meeting that included representatives from about 250 housing societies across Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and PMRDA regions, where serious concerns about water scarcity were raised. Pulkundwar instructed local bodies to publish all water affidavits from developers on their websites within a week, ensuring these documents are available…

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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…

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Shriram Properties Q1 FY26 Net Profit Jumps 17.93%

NEW DELHI: Shriram Properties has announced a net consolidated profit increase of 17.93% for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The profit after tax reached ₹20.59 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to ₹17.46 crore in the same quarter last year, according to a filing with the BSE. The company’s net consolidated total income rose to ₹261.54 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a growth of 24.01% from ₹210.90 crore recorded during the equivalent quarter last year. Murali M, chairman and managing director, stated, “Our entry into Pune has been successful, and we are dedicated to further expanding our presence. We are…

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Eaton Technologies Secures 1.5 Lakh Sq Ft Lease in Pune

Representative image Eaton Technologies, the Indian subsidiary of global intelligent power management firm Eaton Corporation, has secured over 150,000 sq ft of office space in an IT park located in Pune’s Baner area through a 10-year long-term lease. The transaction is expected to incur an estimated rental expense exceeding Rs 250 crore for the duration of the lease, with an option to lease an additional 47,000 sq ft in the same complex. The company is set to establish its Global Capability Center (GCC) at this location. This deal aligns with the increasing trend of multinational corporations committing to large office…