25 Dec 2025

India's global capability centre ecosystem is undergoing a decisive shift as Tier II cities gain prominence alongside established metropolitan hubs. Driven by cost efficiency, expanding talent pools and supportive government policies, these emerging locations are increasingly attracting multinational corporations. With a rising share of new GCC demand expected from non-metro markets, Tier II cities are positioned to play a central role in India's next phase of technology-led and innovation-driven growth.Read more

Dr. Yogesh Bhatia MD and CEO of LML Realty

21 Dec 2025

Micro, small and medium enterprises are a backbone of India's economy, contributing nearly 30% to GDP and supporting over 110 million jobs, but they continue to face challenges such as high costs, infrastructure gaps and limited access to capital. Industrial parks are emerging as a practical solution by offering plug-and-play facilities, shared utilities and ready infrastructure that reduce setup time and expenses. Strategically located parks also improve logistics efficiency and supply chain access. Beyond cost benefits, industrial clusters encourage collaboration, technology adoption and innovation through common facilities and specialised ecosystems. As India strengthens its manufacturing push, industrial parks are becoming key enablers of MSME growth and long-term competitiveness.Read more

Mr Vivek Mohanani, CEO and Managing Director, Ekta World

20 Dec 2025

Redevelopment is rapidly transforming Mumbai's housing landscape, turning ageing societies across the city and suburbs into modern high-rise communities while unlocking strong investment returns. From the Bandra-Khar-Santacruz belt to the island city and emerging central and peripheral markets, progressive policies, improved FSI norms and infrastructure upgrades are reshaping capital values and rental yields. Early investors and society members are benefiting from larger homes, better amenities and higher asset values, while developers leverage additional FSI and strong free-sale demand. With connectivity projects acting as a value multiplier, redevelopment is emerging as a key driver of long-term returns across Mumbai's evolving residential markets.Read more

20 Dec 2025

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have evolved from cost-focused back-office units into strategic hubs driving innovation and global transformation for multinational companies. Once limited to IT support and processing roles, GCCs now lead product development, software engineering, analytics, AI, cybersecurity and enterprise-wide digital programmes. Supported by India’s large talent base and strong digital ecosystem, these centres employ over 1.9 million professionals across sectors. Growth is expanding beyond major metros into Tier II cities, aided by better infrastructure and hybrid work models. By 2040, India is expected to host around 9,000 GCCs, reinforcing its role as a global centre for innovation and value creation.Read more

Deepak Shanbhag, CEO, Property Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. (PSIPL)

14 Dec 2025

Commercial real estate value is increasingly shaped by reliability rather than just physical space. Facility management plays a critical role in building operational trust by ensuring comfort, safety, technology performance, data security, and sustainability. Through proactive maintenance, service consistency, and visible care, facility teams reduce risk and strengthen tenant confidence. With rising expectations around smart buildings and ESG alignment, facility management has emerged as a key driver of tenant retention and asset performance, reinforcing trust as a central factor in long-term commercial real estate success.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Mumbai’s rapid infrastructure expansion—driven by new metro routes and the evolving coastal road network—is reshaping suburban real estate. Faster travel across the city, with commute times on key stretches dropping from 90 to about 30 minutes, has boosted demand in areas like Andheri, Goregaon, Chembur and the Bandra–Khar–Santacruz belt. Improved accessibility, better lifestyle amenities and stronger investment prospects are drawing more homebuyers and professionals to the suburbs. Real estate near metro stations is commanding a premium, while the coastal road is unlocking new development potential along the western waterfront. Together, these projects are fuelling transit-oriented growth, elevating liveability and supporting Mumbai’s long-term urban development vision.Read more

Aditya Kushwaha, CEO and Director, Axis Ecorp

13 Dec 2025

Uttarakhand’s economic landscape is undergoing a transformation that would have been hard to anticipate a decade ago. The Haridwar–Kashipur stretch, traditionally associated with pilgrimage movement and seasonal tourism, is now drawing attention from manufacturers, logistics operators, and a new category of homebuyers responding to the region’s rising prominence. This shift has not been triggered by a single reform or headline-making announcement, but by the cumulative impact of supportive state measures, improved connectivity to northern markets, and a natural and social environment conducive to long-term investment.Read more

07 Dec 2025

The Sion-Dharavi region, historically recognised for its dense population and bustling informal industries, is now advancing through one of Mumbai's most ambitious urban renewal efforts. With the Dharavi Redevelopment Project progressing in phases and Sion's connectivity strengthened via major road corridors and upcoming metro links, the locality is evolving into a high-value growth zone. Market expectations suggest a rise in residential and commercial absorption driven by rehabilitated families, new homebuyers, retailers, and SMEs. Urban experts, however, have indicated that the long-term success of the redevelopment will depend on sensitive execution that safeguards livelihoods while enabling large-scale modernisation.Read more

Mr Aditya N Shah, Director, Mayfair Housing

07 Dec 2025

Mumbai's ongoing infrastructure overhaul has significantly altered suburban growth patterns, with metro corridors and coastal road projects reshaping daily mobility and influencing real estate activity across the city. Over the past two years, the rapid expansion of the metro network-most notably Lines 2A, 7, and the recently added Aqua underground corridor-has sharply reduced commuting time between the western suburbs and South Mumbai. Improved accessibility has attracted professionals and families to suburbs such as Andheri, Goregaon, Chembur, and the Bandra-Khar-Santacruz belt, fuelling demand, capital appreciation, and enhanced lifestyle choices in emerging transit-oriented districts.Read more

Mr. Samyag M. Shah, Director of Marathon Nextgen Realty Ltd, CREDAI - MCHI Youth wing - Convenor

06 Dec 2025

Panvel is fast becoming the strategic launchpad for Mumbai 3.0, evolving from a peripheral township into a central urban node shaped by major infrastructure investments. Anchored by the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the vast Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town, the region is witnessing a shift in development momentum. Improved access through Atal Setu and multiple expressways, along with upcoming metro lines, has positioned Panvel as a highly connected micro-market. With over INR 56,000 crore earmarked for infrastructure and large developers executing city-scale projects, Panvel is transitioning into a structured, future-ready extension of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more