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South Indian Developers Boost Presence in Mumbai Housing Market

Representative AI image Mumbai’s property market is experiencing renewed competition as major real estate developers from South India focus on the country’s largest market, drawn by ongoing housing demand and lucrative redevelopment prospects. The current entrants are utilizing a more measured approach than previous out-of-market attempts, emphasizing redevelopment projects, joint development agreements, and partnerships with local landowners, thereby establishing a capital-efficient pathway into India’s priciest property sector. Developers like Prestige Group, Puravankara, Shriram Properties, Sobha, Casagrand, and RMZ are either entering or preparing to enter the Mumbai market through various redevelopment initiatives and land acquisitions, looking to expand beyond their…

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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…