25 Jun 2025

A commercial land parcel in Gachibowli, Hyderabad fetched an impressive INR 2.2 lakh per square yard during a government auction held this past week, closing at a total value of INR 33 crore. A second plot in the same locality was snapped up for INR 11 crore, underlining the growing investor interest in this prime zone. The Telangana Housing Board's auction, which also included land parcels in Chintal, Nizampet, and other locations, amassed a total of INR 65 crore. The surge reflects Hyderabad's upward trajectory in high-value real estate, especially in commercial segments.Read more

25 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has hinted at upcoming land law reforms aimed at easing property development restrictions on smaller land parcels, particularly in urban areas like Nagpur. A new law, expected in the monsoon session, will allow development on one-guntha plots (1,000 sq. ft.) in residential zones, effectively amending current rules that limit land fragmentation. The move is expected to simplify property transactions and boost housing availability. The minister also confirmed that residents of Kumbhari village, affected by land acquisition near Nagpur, will receive full rehabilitation benefits. The proposed reforms aim to balance urban planning with increased flexibility in land use.Read more

24 Jun 2025

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is developing 10 high-tech sectors across 2,858 acres near Sultanpur Road and Kisan Path, with designated zones for IT parks, housing, commercial hubs, civic spaces, and institutions. An additional 188 acres are allocated for a Central Park and golf course. The layout features a grid-road system and eco-friendly planning, including rainwater harvesting and green-building standards. Public transport will be supported with dedicated bus, cycling, and pedestrian lanes. LDA's land-pooling scheme has secured 186 acres from 39 landowners, enabling plans for 5,000 residential plots and extensive industrial and commercial development, all aimed at job creation and regional growth.Read more

24 Jun 2025

The BMC has launched a detailed land survey on a six-acre plot in Lower Parel after the Supreme Court denied ownership claims by Century Textiles and Industries Ltd. The survey, expected to take over a month, will document structures, encroachments, and tree cover. The land, leased in 1927 for worker housing, currently houses around 450 tenants. Aditya Birla Real Estate, linked to Century Textiles, has formally handed over possession. BMC has asked for the company's name to be removed from official records and is now exploring legal options on whether the land use can change and how existing residents should be re-accommodated.Read more

24 Jun 2025

India's commercial real estate sector is seeing a strategic pivot, with outdoor advertising evolving into a major revenue source. As malls become leisure destinations and office complexes adopt mixed-use models, developers are increasingly monetising outdoor spaces through high-impact digital displays, facades, rooftops, and transition points. Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, valued at USD 284 million in 2024, is projected to more than double by 2030. With revenue shares from advertising reaching up to 12% in some commercial properties, both developers and tech firms are exploring innovative formats to maximise brand engagement in high-traffic zones.Read more

24 Jun 2025

The Chandigarh administration has cleared Adarsh Colony, an informal settlement between Sectors 53 and 54, reclaiming 12 acres of government land valued at INR 350 crore. Around 800 structures were demolished in the drive, part of a broader campaign to make the city slum-free. Officials said the area was under illegal occupation for 2.5 years, despite relocation offers to eligible families. Earlier this year, Janta Colony and Sanjay Colony were also cleared, bringing the total reclaimed land to over 500 acres from 18 major slums. Only Shahpur Colony remains, with future action planned. The campaign supports Chandigarh's original planned city vision.Read more

24 Jun 2025

Institutional investments in Indian real estate dropped by 37% to USD 3.06 billion in the first half of 2025, largely due to global economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, according to JLL. Foreign investors made up 68% of the total inflows, while domestic investors contributed 32%. Despite the dip, JLL highlighted the sector's resilience and noted continued investor participation via REITs, QIPs, and listed entities. The housing segment attracted the highest share at 38%. A pipeline of deals exceeding USD 1 billion indicates potential recovery in the coming months.Read more

23 Jun 2025

The Allahabad High Court has reinstated 100 acres of land to the Royal Golf Link City project, overturning its cancellation by GNIDA. The court found GNIDA's revocation flawed, especially since the developer had paid INR 56 crore and was penalised for procedural lapses not of its own making. Crucially, GNIDA allotted land before fully acquiring it from farmers, creating legal confusion. The court ruled that allotments must follow proper acquisition, leading to the suspension of three senior GNIDA officials for negligence. The verdict is expected to influence future land-related disputes and highlights the judiciary's stance on upholding procedural integrity in public land deals.Read more

23 Jun 2025

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has constituted a special committee to digitise and regularly audit its land assets listed on the MCG Asset Management System (MAMS) portal. This move comes amid concerns over inconsistencies and missing records particularly for over 740 plots currently marked 'under verification' out of a total 3,119 properties. The panel, chaired by the chief town planner, includes officials from the planning, revenue, and property tax departments. Weekly reviews, inter-departmental coordination, and timely resolution of documentation gaps have been mandated. The initiative aligns with Haryana's new municipal auction policy to monetise public assets via digital platforms.Read more

23 Jun 2025

A major land scam has been uncovered in Jaipur, where 62-year-old Jagdish Narayan Sharma was arrested for defrauding 151 people by selling illegal plots using forged lease documents. The fraudulent sales took place in an unauthorised colony Parshvanath Enclave Extension in Sanganer under the guise of a legitimate housing society. The matter came to light when an 82-year-old victim reported the scam after realising the land he purchased in 2005 was still occupied by farmers. Sharma is accused of evading arrest for years and using political influence to silence victims. Police confirmed his arrest is part of a wider crackdown on land mafia activity.Read more

23 Jun 2025

The Odisha government is undertaking a comprehensive reform to simplify its outdated and overly complex land classification and ownership systems. With more than 7,000 land-use types and nearly 3,000 forms of land ownership rooted in colonial-era laws, the administration is now streamlining these into 27 use categories and a simplified set of ownership types. This initiative aims to bring transparency, legal clarity, and administrative efficiency. Additional reforms, including updated property conversion fees, new urban planning regulations, and legal safeguards for SC/ST land rights, complement this overhaul. The state is also repealing obsolete statutes and responding to recent judicial guidance on land titles.Read more

19 Jun 2025

The Noida administration recently demolished an unauthorised farmhouse and swimming pool built on 2,000-sqm of panchayat land in Dalelpur village, valued at around INR 2.2 crore. The land has now been reclaimed for constructing a panchayat office and a polling booth. The demolition is part of a larger anti-encroachment drive across Noida, including crackdowns on illegal structures in the Yamuna floodplains and other rural zones, with authorities reclaiming nearly 10,000 sqm of notified land in earlier actions.Read more

19 Jun 2025

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) of Brihanmumbai has introduced SoftTech Engineers' AutoDCR Online Building Permission System to digitalise and expedite the approval process for slum redevelopment projects. Designed to replace traditional manual procedures, this automation aims to reduce processing time, enhance transparency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Developed by SoftTech Engineers Limited, a pioneer in AEC tech solutions, the platform enables online submission and scrutiny of building plans. The initiative reflects SRA's broader commitment to technological integration for better urban governance and improved living conditions in rehabilitation zones.Read more

19 Jun 2025

Major Indian cities are facing growing aviation safety risks due to a surge in illegal high-rises that breach height regulations near airports. In Kolkata, over 50 such buildings have been flagged for endangering aircraft during take-offs and landings. Similar concerns plague Nagpur, where 60 non-compliant structures await action despite 500 notices issued as far back as 2017. The situation is even more alarming in Lucknow, where an AAI survey identified over 600 buildings violating height norms within a 10-km radius. These widespread breaches expose gaps in real-time NOC verification, poor coordination between civic bodies and airport authorities, and weak regulatory enforcement.Read more

17 Jun 2025

Cube Highways Trust has finalised the acquisition of two strategic highway assets in Jammu and Kashmir Quazigund Expressway Pvt Ltd and Athaang Jammu Udhampur Highway Pvt Ltd from the National Infrastructure Investment Fund. The deal, valued at INR 4,185 crore, spans approximately 80 kilometres and includes assets with over six years of remaining concession life. These highways offer assured semi-annual annuity payments from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), reducing exposure to traffic-linked risks. The Trust anticipates an accretive impact on its distributable cash flows of INR 2.3 per unit annually.Read more

17 Jun 2025

Goa's cabinet has approved a comprehensive Heritage Policy designed to safeguard and celebrate the state's cultural, historical and natural treasures. The new framework sets clear rules for maintenance, restoration and promotion across 14 priority areas, covering everything from ancient monuments and churches to festivals, crafts and oral traditions. Key measures include unifying scattered heritage laws, bringing private heritage bungalows into conservation and tourism plans, and aligning Goa&'s efforts with global best practices. The policy promises financial and technical support, plus awards for private owners, and launches a digital documentation programme to record and share heritage assets worldwide, securing them for future generations.Read more

17 Jun 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government is moving to repeal the NALA Act (2006), which regulates converting agricultural land for non-agricultural use. This major shift aims to simplify and speed up the process by allowing automatic land conversion upon tax payment-removing the need for repeated visits to government offices. The decision follows widespread complaints from citizens and developers about the existing system's complexity. Chief Minister Shri Chandrababu Naidu announced the move during a recent collectors' conference, with officials now preparing guidelines for a smooth transition. The repeal is expected to ease development, reduce red tape, and encourage investment across urban and industrial sectors.Read more

17 Jun 2025

Madhya Pradesh authorities have ramped up anti-encroachment drives, pulling down illegal structures to reclaim public land in key cities. In Khandwa, crews demolished around 100 unauthorized houses built near Shakkar pond after four months of notices; only homes protected by court stay orders were spared. In Ujjain, officials targeted the Begum Bagh area close to the Mahakaleshwar temple, razing seven buildings whose leases had been cancelled by the Ujjain Development Authority for violations. Such crackdowns are common across India, aimed at freeing land for planned development, easing pressure on civic infrastructure and addressing safety and legal concerns. The push shows resolve to enforce zoning laws and return assets to citizens.Read more

13 Jun 2025

Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a preferred destination for commercial offices and industrial units, thanks to competitive incentives, policy clarity, and a robust business ecosystem. During a recent seminar hosted by Invest UP, top government officials highlighted the state's proactive investment policies and infrastructure readiness. Key announcements included the proposal for a Noida-like city in Bundelkhand and plans for future Global Capability Centre (GCC) events to attract domestic and global investors. The seminar witnessed participation from tech leaders, policymakers, and multinational investors, reinforcing UP's position on the global investment map.Read more

13 Jun 2025

The central government has issued a new advisory urging states and union territories to integrate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) into long-term urban governance frameworks. Originally created under the Smart Cities Mission, these entities are now expected to sustain themselves by offering consultancy and services. The advisory highlights that SPVs can manage citywide data analytics and system operations, while ICCCs should serve as permanent urban nerve centres under urban development departments. With over 93% of the 8,000+ mission projects completed and 99.44% of the INR 48,000 crore budget disbursed, the mission has made notable progress. However, the government is now focusing on institutionalising these tools to ensure cities retain and build upon digital and operational advancements. This marks a shift from short-term implementation to long-term sustainability, aiming to equip cities with robust governance mechanisms for future urban challenges.Read more