IndustryLatest Stories

Regime Change Boosts Realtors’ Hopes in West Bengal

NEW DELHI: The new administration in West Bengal is anticipated to stimulate a surge in real estate activity in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, as developers look forward to strategic land reforms, including repealing the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act of 1976, to facilitate development and draw in new investments. “Our expectations for the current West Bengal government are high, particularly given its commitment to growth and investment,” stated Saket Mohta, Managing Director of Merlin Group. “The real estate domain holds significant potential to serve as a pivotal growth engine for the state, and we are hopeful for accelerated…