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10 May 2026
Serene Communities, the senior living arm of Lifebridge Group in collaboration with Embassy Group, has completed the handover of 239 residences at Serene Amara, a premium senior living project within the Embassy Springs township in Devanahalli, North Bengaluru. The development represents an investment of approximately INR 200 crore and marks the transition of the project into an operational residential community. The handover event was attended by senior leadership from both organisations along with residents and stakeholders. The project reflects the growing demand for purpose-built senior housing in India, with a focus on independent living supported by integrated wellness, care and social infrastructure. The development forms part of a broader trend in the evolution of senior living from care-led formats to lifestyle-oriented residential ecosystems.Read more
09 May 2026
Abhee Ventures, a Bengaluru-based residential developer, has outlined its growth trajectory across the city’s key micro-markets, backed by a 16-year track record and over 25 completed projects. Founded in 2009, the company has built a presence in corridors such as Sarjapur Road and Electronic City, with developments spanning apartments, villas, and plotted layouts. Its current and upcoming portfolio includes multiple projects across Whitefield, Hennur, Hebbal and other emerging residential hubs. Among its pipeline is a 45-acre township on Whitefield–Sarjapur Road featuring residential units, a private lake, and recreational infrastructure. The company attributes its expansion to sustained housing demand in Bengaluru, supported by infrastructure growth and evolving buyer preferences for integrated developments and amenity-led residential formats.Read more
08 May 2026
The Karnataka government has brought over 25 lakh properties in Bengaluru under the e-Khata system, marking a large-scale digitisation of urban property records. Announced in the past week by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, the initiative integrates Aadhaar, GPS mapping, property sketches and digital documentation to create a unified ownership database. More than 7,000 applications have already been processed, with additional outreach measures planned through camps and service centres. The move aims to improve transparency, reduce discrepancies in land records, and streamline property transactions, while supporting compliance across the city’s expanding real estate market.Read more
07 May 2026
The Karnataka government has operationalised all five flyovers at the Central Silk Board junction in Bengaluru, completing a 3.2 km double-decker road-cum-metro corridor aimed at easing congestion at one of the city’s busiest intersections. The final two flyovers were opened in the past week, enabling uninterrupted movement across key routes including HSR Layout, BTM Layout and Electronic City. Developed as part of the metro Phase 2A project along the Outer Ring Road, the infrastructure integrates elevated roadways with metro rail. Executed by Afcons Infrastructure, the project involved complex, phased construction under traffic constraints and is expected to reduce travel time significantly for daily commuters.Read more
06 May 2026
The Karnataka government has approved an integrated suburban township project worth around INR 18,000 crore near Bengaluru, covering nearly 7,481 acres in Bidadi and Ramanagara. Planned as a mixed-use development, the project will include residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Around 6,650 acres will be acquired from private landowners with compensation options in cash or developed land. The project will be funded through institutional borrowings, state support, and land monetisation. It is expected to decongest Bengaluru and support planned expansion by creating a new economic and residential hub.Read more
05 May 2026
Real estate activity in the flexible workspace segment has seen fresh momentum, with Concorde leasing 1.4 lakh sq ft office space to BHIVE in Bengaluru, while The Executive Centre (TEC) has added 90,000 sq ft across Mumbai and Pune. The transactions, reported in the past week, highlight continued demand for managed office solutions from enterprises seeking scalable and flexible work environments. The Bengaluru deal marks a significant expansion for BHIVE in a key technology market, while TEC’s additions strengthen its presence in major commercial hubs, reflecting sustained occupier interest in premium flexible office formats.Read more
05 May 2026
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued property tax notices amounting to around INR 473 crore to various government departments and public sector entities for unpaid dues in Bengaluru. The action, initiated in the past week, targets state and central government properties that have either defaulted on payments or underreported tax liabilities. Civic officials stated that the drive forms part of efforts to improve revenue collection and enforce compliance across all property owners, including government bodies. The development highlights persistent gaps in municipal tax recovery and the financial strain on urban local bodies.Read more
05 May 2026
Strata has exited an industrial asset in Bengaluru through a transaction valued at approximately INR 35 crore, completing a profitable investment cycle. The exit, executed in the past week, reflects continued investor interest in income-generating industrial and warehousing assets. The transaction underscores the growing role of fractional ownership platforms in facilitating entry and exit opportunities for investors, while highlighting sustained demand for Grade A industrial real estate in key logistics and manufacturing hubs.Read more
04 May 2026
Ramky Estates has secured INR 600 crore funding under the government-backed SWAMIH Fund to revive stalled residential projects acquired from Skylark Group in Bengaluru. The funding will be deployed to complete multiple developments that were delayed due to financial constraints, impacting homebuyers. The move reflects continued deployment of last-mile financing to unlock stuck housing inventory and restore project execution in key urban markets. The revival is expected to accelerate construction and facilitate delivery timelines across the identified projects.Read more
04 May 2026
Brigade Enterprises has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Bain Capital to develop a premium mixed-use project in Whitefield, Bengaluru, with an estimated investment of INR 2,200 crore. The development will span an 11-acre land parcel and include around 2 million sq ft of built-up area comprising Grade A office space and a five-star hotel. The partnership reflects continued institutional interest in India’s commercial and hospitality real estate segments, particularly in established office micro-markets such as Whitefield.Read more
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02 May 2026
Bengaluru’s real estate market continues to expand, supported by its long-standing technology-driven growth, strong talent base and steady infrastructure development. The city has been ranked among the leading global tech talent hubs, which has helped attract multinational companies, startups and manufacturing firms. Ongoing metro expansion and improved road connectivity have further strengthened access across Central Business District (CBD), Secondary Business District (SBD) and peripheral locations. With multiple metro lines becoming operational in phases and others expected to follow, real estate demand is shifting across office, residential and warehousing segments.Read more
01 May 2026
Recent rulings by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) and appellate tribunal have enabled homebuyers in Bengaluru to seek compensation from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for delays and lack of basic infrastructure. By classifying BDA as a ‘promoter’ under the Real Estate Act, regulators have extended accountability norms traditionally applied to private developers. Orders directing compensation payments for delayed amenities have created a precedent, potentially opening the door for a large number of allottees to file similar claims, particularly in long-delayed layout projects such as Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout.Read more
30 Apr 2026
All five flyovers at Bengaluru’s Central Silk Board double-decker corridor have become operational, completing a 3.2 km multi-level transport system designed to ease congestion at one of the city’s busiest junctions. Executed by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd as part of the Bengaluru Metro Phase 2A Blue Line project, the structure integrates road and metro infrastructure. The final two flyovers have enabled direct traffic movement between HSR Layout, BTM Layout and Ragigudda, reducing reliance on signal crossings. Authorities indicated that commuters could see travel time savings of up to 30 minutes. The project was constructed under significant space and traffic constraints, with limited working hours.Read more
29 Apr 2026
Bengaluru’s civic authorities have introduced an online system enabling property owners to instantly access and download e-khata documents using their SAS property tax identification. The initiative, rolled out through the e-Aasthi platform, covers nearly 13 lakh properties and aims to streamline property documentation by reducing reliance on physical processes. The e-khata, a critical document for property tax payments, ownership verification, and transactions, can now be generated within minutes through OTP-based authentication. While the move is expected to improve transparency and reduce intermediary dependence, authorities have clarified that the digitally issued records remain provisional until further compliance steps are completed.Read more
28 Apr 2026
SpazeOne has expanded its presence in Bengaluru with the launch of a new coworking facility in Whitefield, spread across 15,000 sq ft with a capacity of 320 desks. The company is looking to scale its operations further by adding 10 more centres across South India during the current financial year, covering nearly 2.5 lakh sq ft. The move comes amid rising demand for managed workspaces from global capability centres, startups and distributed teams, particularly in key micro-markets such as Whitefield, which continues to see steady commercial real estate activity.Read more
28 Apr 2026
The Karnataka government has revived the long-pending Intermediate Ring Road (IRR) project in Bengaluru, a 210 km corridor aimed at improving connectivity across the city’s peripheral growth zones. The project, originally proposed over a decade ago, will link 12 satellite towns including Devanahalli, Bidadi, Anekal and Hoskote. Now under the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA), the revised plan seeks to address earlier land acquisition and legal challenges by reverting to the original alignment with modifications. A key strategy involves land pooling through developer-led relinquishment, reducing acquisition costs. The corridor will integrate with other major infrastructure projects such as the Satellite Town Ring Road and the Bengaluru Business Corridor, forming a broader mobility network to support regional expansion and decentralised urban growth.Read more
28 Apr 2026
Bengaluru’s city corporations have initiated a stricter recovery mechanism for unpaid property taxes, with plans to acquire properties of chronic defaulters after repeated enforcement measures failed. The move comes amid mounting arrears exceeding INR 500 crore across more than 1,000 properties. Authorities indicated that conventional recovery methods such as notices, attachment and auctions have seen limited success, prompting civic bodies to consider purchasing defaulted properties at notified prices. The step is intended as a last-resort mechanism to recover long-pending dues, including penalties and interest. Any surplus from the transaction will be returned to property owners. The decision reflects increasing pressure on urban local bodies to improve revenue collections and enforce compliance.Read more
27 Apr 2026
360 ONE Asset has acquired a 13% equity stake in a 7.7 million sq ft commercial development in Bengaluru for INR 1,125 crore through its real assets funds. The investment was made via a primary securities issuance by Arliga Ecoworld Business Parks, with an additional commitment of INR 25 crore. Following the transaction, Brookfield India REIT will hold the remaining 87% stake in the asset. The project, Ecoworld, is a large integrated office campus comprising 15 buildings with a mix of commercial and SEZ spaces. The deal reflects continued investor interest in income-generating office assets in key markets, supported by institutional capital participation and stable leasing demand in Bengaluru.Read more
26 Apr 2026
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is set to implement a structured maintenance policy for its apartment projects from next month, introducing clarity on service responsibilities, fee structures, and transition to resident bodies. The framework will initially apply to new projects while exploring inclusion of existing developments. It aims to standardise maintenance charges, currently pegged at around 1 per cent of flat cost, and define BDA’s role for one to two years before handing over to resident welfare associations. The move comes amid legal uncertainty over formation of associations, and is expected to streamline upkeep, fund collection, and accountability across BDA housing projects.Read more
26 Apr 2026
The expansion of Bengaluru’s metro network, particularly the operational Yellow Line and the upcoming Pink Line, is expected to significantly accelerate real estate activity across key micro-markets, according to a report by Colliers India. Improved connectivity across South and Central Bengaluru is likely to drive 5–7 million sq ft of Grade A office demand over the next two years, alongside a similar quantum of new supply. Residential markets are also set to benefit, with property prices in select localities projected to rise by up to 40% by 2027, supported by stronger accessibility and developer activity. Industrial and warehousing demand is expected to see an additional 1–2 million sq ft uptake in clusters linked to these corridors. The report highlights that metro-led infrastructure continues to play a central role in shaping Bengaluru’s urban expansion, strengthening its position as one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets.Read more
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