CREDAI Visakhapatnam has elected a new executive team for the 2025–26 term, with K. V. V. Satyanarayana as president. The new committee plans to focus on affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory engagement. The body also aims to address local real estate challenges and strengthen collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government.

Indian Oil Corporation is set to invest INR 61,000 crore in a naphtha cracker project in Paradip, Odisha, bolstering its petrochemical production and complementing its existing refinery operations. The company is expected to formalize an agreement with the state government in January.

Arkade Developers has launched an INR 865 crore cluster redevelopment project in Mumbai’s Borivali West, covering 2.5 acres and targeting 17 buildings. The project will rehouse 365 families and add nearly 500 new flats. With MHADA’s LoI secured, construction is set to begin by September 2025 and expected to complete in four to five years.

Dr. Madhu Chopra, mother of Priyanka Chopra, has leased a 1,905 sq ft commercial space in Pune’s Viman Nagar for INR 2.25 lakh monthly. Registered on March 28, the lease spans five years with a 5% yearly hike and INR 6.75 lakh security deposit. The property is part of Bramha Realty’s Atlantis project.

Bhubaneswar’s real estate market is witnessing a rising demand for boutique apartments, especially among upper-middle-class buyers seeking premium amenities in compact formats. Developers are tapping into this trend by offering exclusive features and customizable interiors, mainly in areas like Patia and Kalinga Vihar, where infrastructure and connectivity are steadily improving.

Ghaziabad's stamps and registration department achieved INR 2,856 crore in revenue from 131,238 property registrations in FY 2024–25, reaching 92% of the INR 3,104 crore target. Key contributors were Raj Nagar Extension, Crossings Republik, and Wave City. Officials anticipate continued growth with the forthcoming Master Plan 2031, focusing on expanding development in areas like Loni and Modinagar.

Despite notable profits from Bollywood stars' real estate deals, factoring in transaction costs and taxes reveals more modest annualized returns. Gauri Khan's 37% gain over 1.6 years translates to about 21.1% annually, and Sonakshi Sinha's 61% over five years is roughly 10.1% per year, underscoring the need for thorough financial analysis in property investments.

The Noida Authority has filed FIRs against seven housing projects for environmental violations, including inadequate waste treatment and illegal wastewater discharge. Six societies face fines totaling INR 1.15 crore. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has been alerted for further action. ​

CREDAI-MCHI and PEATA have urged Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to restore online access to Mumbai's property data, recently removed from official websites. The lack of digital resources has led to significant delays, pushing users back to manual processes. The organizations stress that online access is vital for efficient urban planning and approvals.

MMRDA has inked debt deals worth USD 48 billion with Indian financial institutions to fund infrastructure in Mumbai’s metropolitan region. It aims to raise a total of USD 100 billion, with the rest expected from global lenders, targeting transport, housing, and urban connectivity projects.

Maharashtra has launched an amnesty scheme to regularize land leases for Sindhi refugees in Ulhasnagar. The plan grants 30-year leases at INR 100 per sq m for over 1,500 plots previously marked as encroachments, aiming to resolve historic land ownership issues post-Partition.

The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared the joint redevelopment of MHADA layouts at Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar, Worli. A single contractor will handle both projects, with extra FSI granted. The layouts house over 2,100 units and aim to upgrade old residential buildings in prime Mumbai areas.

Bhartiya Group is entering the resort space with a 250-acre project near Chennai under its Leela Group brand. The move comes amid rising domestic travel and income levels. The company, which also has real estate and hospitality projects in Bengaluru, sees resorts as a growing market for its next phase of expansion.

CIDCO has canceled allotment of 16 prime plots in Navi Mumbai due to construction delays. Despite extensions, plot holders failed to begin work, prompting the authority to reclaim lands in areas like Nerul and Kharghar. The move aims to curb land hoarding and enforce development timelines.

The SRA will begin attaching properties of builders who fail to pay rent to slum dwellers in delayed redevelopment projects. With INR 120 crore pending, the authority is taking legal steps to ensure timely payments and speed up project execution across Mumbai’s slum rehabilitation schemes.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is looking to boost its presence in India's luxury segment by launching brands like Kimpton and Regent. With 45 hotels in operation and 45 more in the pipeline, IHG aims to tap into India’s growing premium travel demand, targeting both metro and tier-II locations.

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is now India’s costliest metro, with Phase 2’s construction cost reaching INR 670 crore per km. Despite lower ridership, the investment per user remains exceptionally high. Delays, land issues, and design complexities have pushed costs up, raising concerns over the city’s transport planning and lack of integrated public transit solutions.

Granting infrastructure status to ships is expected to strengthen India’s shipbuilding sector and reduce dependency on foreign vessels. With financial aid, credit access, and a proposed INR 25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, the initiative aims to boost domestic ownership and make India a top-five shipbuilding nation by 2047.

Wyndham Hotels aims to increase its room inventory in India by 10–15% annually, planning to add 20 hotels in 2025. With 60 hotels currently, India is among Wyndham’s largest EMEA markets. The company attributes its growth to strong domestic demand, diverse travel segments, and a focus on building a local talent pipeline.

Union Minister Rammohan Naidu confirmed Bhoghapuram Airport is 71% complete, with key components like the runway (97%) and terminal (60%) progressing rapidly. GMR is developing the INR 4,650 crore project, targeting early completion by January 2026. Taj Group will build an on-site hotel; a 3.8-km runway and access roads are underway.

Century Real Estate targets INR 2,100 crore in sales for FY25, following a 121% growth to INR 1,022 crore last fiscal. The company plans new projects worth over INR 7,200 crore, aligning with the projected 17% growth in India's residential real estate market. ​

The NGT has dismissed a plea seeking a construction ban in Chandanpura, Bhopal, citing its residential status and absence of protected forest designation. It directed authorities to ensure environmental sustainability in future approvals, maintaining a balance between development and ecology.

ICRA projects a 6–9% growth in new real estate launches across India’s top seven cities in FY26. The rise follows a dip in FY25 caused by approval delays, with recovery driven by low inventory overhang and possible rate cuts.

Women in Madhya Pradesh bought properties worth INR 38,000 crore in FY25, representing 45% of registered sale deeds. Indore topped the list, aided by a 2% registration fee rebate for female buyers, reflecting growing female participation in property ownership.

​The Karnataka government has introduced the A-Khata and B-Khata framework in Kalaburagi to formalize property ownership. This initiative aims to grant legal status to rural properties, enhancing asset management and revenue generation. Residents are encouraged to participate, as the program seeks to improve urban infrastructure and support the city's development into a smart city.

​Private equity investments in Indian real estate declined by 3% in FY25, totaling USD 3.7 billion, primarily due to reduced inflows into office assets. Foreign investors accounted for 84% of these investments. Despite a decrease in the number of deals, the average deal size increased by 32.5%, reflecting a focus on quality assets.

The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) has allocated INR 70 crore to renovate 8,352 flats in Perumbakkam, Chennai. This initiative is part of a broader plan to upgrade over 62,000 units in Chennai and surrounding areas, aiming to enhance living conditions and infrastructure for residents.

The Central Government has disbursed over INR 4,200 crore to Andhra Pradesh for the Amaravati Capital Development Project. This funding follows the World Bank's initial disbursement of USD 205 million, part of a larger USD 1.6 billion commitment from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for Phase-I development. The state government is expected to demonstrate progress and provide utilization certificates before receiving subsequent installments.

A plot allocated for a housing society in Gurugram’s Sector 71 has turned into a dumping yard, sparking concerns over illegal encroachment and health hazards. Despite repeated complaints, authorities have not acted, prompting residents to demand immediate intervention for clean-up and restoration of the land to its intended purpose.

The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation is set to launch a systematic cleaning of open plots across the twin cities. The initiative aims to address hygiene issues, tackle mosquito breeding, and prevent garbage accumulation. Plot owners will be notified to maintain cleanliness, and fines may be imposed on violators as part of the drive.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has requested the Telangana government to expedite land acquisition for critical infrastructure projects in Hyderabad and surrounding regions. Delays in land transfer are reportedly hindering progress on national highway expansions and other developmental works, affecting project timelines and budget efficiency.

UK house prices dipped 0.5% in March 2025, marking the steepest monthly decline in a year, according to Halifax. The fall follows the end of temporary stamp duty relief and reflects waning demand. Annual price growth also slowed, suggesting a cooling housing market amid economic uncertainty.