25 May 2026

• Kalpataru Projects International reported its highest-ever annual revenue and profit growth for FY2025-26 driven by strong execution across infrastructure businesses.
• The company recorded improved profitability, reduced debt levels and healthier cash flow management during the financial year.
• KPIL’s order book remained strong with new project wins across transmission, buildings, oil and gas and urban infrastructure segments.
• The board has recommended a dividend for shareholders following the company’s improved operational and financial performance.Read more

25 May 2026

Mortgage rates in the United States moved higher in the past week, with the average 30-year fixed home loan rate rising to 6.56%, according to data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The increase came as rising oil prices, uncertainty around the Iran conflict and concerns over inflation pushed U.S. Treasury yields upward. Home loan demand weakened during the same period, with mortgage applications falling to a five-week low. Markets are also closely watching the upcoming leadership change at the Federal Reserve, although investors largely expect interest rates to remain elevated amid continuing inflation concerns.Read more

25 May 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, has admitted a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) petition filed by Indiacrete Ready Mix Pvt. Ltd. against Theme Developers Pvt. Ltd. under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). In its order, the tribunal approved commencement of CIRP against the developer and appointed an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) to oversee the insolvency proceedings. The tribunal also imposed a moratorium on legal proceedings and directed public announcement of the insolvency process in accordance with IBC provisions. According to the order, the operational creditor was instructed to deposit INR 3 lakh towards initial CIRP-related expenses, including issuance of public notices and claim invitation procedures.Read more

24 May 2026

• ANAROCK Capital estimated that India’s real estate sector may require nearly INR 50 lakh crore capital by 2036.
• The report stated that affordable housing remains significantly underfunded despite rising urbanisation and housing demand.
• Residential real estate is expected to account for a major share of the projected capital requirement.
• The report highlighted the need for alternative funding, deeper debt markets and higher domestic and global investor participation.Read more

24 May 2026

Yuexiu Property has proposed the issuance of CNY1.6 billion worth of 3.40% guaranteed green notes due in 2029 as part of its funding and debt management strategy. The company said the proceeds from the bond issue will primarily be used to refinance offshore debts that are set to mature within the next one year. The move comes at a time when several Chinese developers continue to focus on improving liquidity positions and extending debt maturities amid ongoing pressure in the real estate sector. Yuexiu Property has remained relatively active in capital markets compared to several peers.Read more

24 May 2026

Redseer Strategy Consultants has projected that India’s knowledge-economy office market could witness nearly 79 million sq ft of incremental office demand between CY2025 and CY2030 as artificial intelligence adoption reshapes enterprise workplace strategies. According to the firm’s report titled AI and the Future of Flexible Workspaces, AI-led hiring across global capability centres, large enterprises and AI-native startups is expected to accelerate demand for managed and flexible workspaces focused on collaboration, agility and specialised infrastructure. The study estimates that India’s flexible workspace stock has already expanded from nearly 33 million sq ft in CY2020 to over 103 million sq ft in CY2025, while approximately 82% of surveyed enterprises plan to increase flex workspace adoption over the next two years.Read more

24 May 2026

New Zealand Rural Land Company has approved an unimputed cash dividend of 1.34 New Zealand cents per share for the first quarter. The decision was announced during the past day as part of the company’s regular shareholder payout process. The company, which focuses on owning and leasing rural land assets across New Zealand, has continued to maintain periodic dividend distributions amid steady demand for agricultural and horticultural land in the country. The latest dividend declaration reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders through quarterly cash payouts.Read more

24 May 2026

Investore Property has indicated that it currently plans to pay a cash dividend of 6.50 NZ cents per share for FY27, according to its FY26 annual results released recently. The announcement comes as the New Zealand-based property company continues to focus on income distribution and portfolio stability amid changing market conditions. Investore Property, which owns and manages large-format retail properties across New Zealand, has historically maintained a steady dividend policy backed by long-term tenant leases and occupancy levels. The company’s latest update gives investors an early indication of expected shareholder returns for the upcoming financial year.Read more

24 May 2026

India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is expected to undergo significant expansion over the next decade, with projections indicating the country could host between 8,000 and 9,000 centres by 2040, contributing nearly USD 450 billion annually to the economy. The sector, traditionally associated with business process outsourcing and IT support, is increasingly evolving into a strategic innovation and research hub for multinational corporations. Industry stakeholders indicate that GCCs are now driving activities including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering design, cloud services, sustainability initiatives and advanced analytics. The next phase of growth is also expected to extend beyond established metropolitan centres into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, influencing commercial real estate demand, infrastructure development, digital connectivity and regional economic expansion across India.Read more

Mr. Avneesh Sood, Director Eros Group

24 May 2026

• Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile fuel prices and expanding hybrid work models are beginning to alter residential and office demand patterns across India’s major urban centres.
• Industry observations indicate that integrated townships and mixed-use developments are gaining relevance as businesses and homebuyers seek reduced commute dependency and improved urban resilience.
• Data cited from organisations including the International Energy Agency, Knight Frank India, CBRE, JLL India and ANAROCK highlights increasing demand for flexible office ecosystems, green-certified assets and suburban residential projects.
• Developers and occupiers are increasingly prioritising energy efficiency, sustainability infrastructure and decentralised urban planning amid rising logistics and construction costs linked to global energy uncertainty.
• Suburban corridors in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and NCR are witnessing growing office and residential activity as companies adopt hub-and-spoke workplace strategies and homebuyers seek larger, integrated communities.Read more

24 May 2026

Erez Asset Management has called on shareholders of UMH Properties to vote against board director Matthew Hirsch at the company’s upcoming shareholder meeting. The investor, which holds nearly 4% stake in the real estate investment trust, said the company needs leadership changes and blamed the board for weak shareholder confidence and poor capital allocation decisions. The move comes as UMH’s stock has declined nearly 10% over the past year, underperforming some industry peers. Proxy advisory firm ISS has also recommended withholding support for Hirsch while backing the company’s other directors.Read more

24 May 2026

• Prestige Estates Projects Ltd reported a nearly 10-fold rise in consolidated net profit to INR 250.1 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Net profit stood at INR 25 crore in the same period last year, supported by higher income.
• Total income more than doubled to INR 4,143.5 crore in the January–March quarter of FY2025–26.
• For the full fiscal year, net profit rose to INR 1,195.5 crore from INR 467.5 crore in the previous year.
• Total annual income increased to INR 13,195.5 crore from INR 7,735.5 crore in FY2024–25.Read more

23 May 2026

Dubai Holding Asset Management has started construction work on its Lantana Hills residential development and awarded the AED 680 million construction contract to Group AMANA. The announcement was made through the Dubai Media Office. The project is part of the company’s premium community development plans in Dubai as demand for high-end housing continues to grow across the emirate. Dubai’s residential market has remained active over the past few years, supported by population growth, strong investor interest, and large-scale infrastructure expansion. Developers across the city have continued to launch new residential communities to meet rising demand in both luxury and mid-segment housing markets.Read more

23 May 2026

BHIVE Workspace has expanded its presence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield office market through a new managed workspace campus at Concorde Econex, located along the ORR–Whitefield corridor. The company stated that the upcoming campus will accommodate more than 3,000 seats and is being developed as a premium “BHIVE Platinum” facility with an investment exceeding INR 30 crore. The project, developed in partnership with Concorde, reflects rising demand for flexible and experience-led office spaces across Bengaluru’s eastern commercial corridor. The campus will offer multiple workspace formats, lifestyle-focused amenities, collaborative infrastructure and public-facing recreational facilities as flexible workspace operators continue expanding within key Grade A office micro-markets.Read more

23 May 2026

Asia Pacific’s data centre sector recorded a historic USD 11.6 billion in investments during 2025, according to CBRE’s latest regional outlook report, with access to power infrastructure increasingly shaping where new developments are being planned. The report identified India, Malaysia and Australia among the key beneficiaries of this shift as artificial intelligence-led demand pushes operators and investors beyond traditional markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong SAR. Entity-level transactions across operating platforms and companies reached USD 8.3 billion during the year, while new AI-focused cloud providers, referred to as “neoclouds”, emerged as an additional source of demand. CBRE noted that developers and investors are increasingly prioritising power-secure locations, built-to-suit campuses and infrastructure partnerships to support high-density AI workloads across the region.Read more

22 May 2026

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority has fixed a User Development Fee (UDF) of INR 620 for departing domestic passengers and INR 1,225 for international passengers at Navi Mumbai International Airport. The regulator issued the order ahead of the airport’s planned operational launch, approving the tariff structure proposed for the greenfield airport being developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. The UDF will form part of the airport’s revenue framework to support infrastructure development and operational costs. Navi Mumbai International Airport, being developed in phases near Mumbai, is intended to reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and strengthen aviation capacity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

22 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has expanded the notified area of the Kharbav Integrated Business Park from 10 villages to 44 villages across the Bhiwandi and Vasai regions, bringing an additional 34 revenue villages under a unified planning framework led by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The move is aimed at accelerating logistics, industrial, warehousing and commercial development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The expanded business park is expected to support employment generation, infrastructure growth and investment activity while reducing development pressure on core Mumbai through planned economic expansion in emerging growth corridors.Read more

22 May 2026

Rental prices in Ireland recorded a significant increase of 4.4% in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, marking the steepest quarterly rise since data tracking began in 2002. The increase comes after recent changes to the country’s rent control system, which appear to have allowed landlords to reset rents to market levels at the end of tenancies. Annual rents were 7.8% higher at the end of March and remain far above pre-pandemic levels. Supply constraints continue, even as listings rise in several cities following the regulatory update.Read more

22 May 2026

• The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to Bharat Hotels in its dispute with NDMC over The Lalit New Delhi property.
• The apex court directed both parties to maintain status quo, stopping immediate action against the hotel property.
• The dispute relates to termination of the land licence agreement and recovery of over INR 1,063 crore in alleged dues.
• The Delhi High Court had recently upheld NDMC’s decision to end the licence agreement with Bharat Hotels.
• The case is being closely watched by the hospitality and real estate sectors due to its possible impact on long-term government land lease agreements.Read more

22 May 2026

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has issued fresh guidelines for the empanelment of insolvency professionals to speed up appointments in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The revised framework introduces stricter eligibility disclosures, mandatory consent provisions and penalties for refusal of assignments after empanelment. Insolvency professionals seeking inclusion in the panel must submit expressions of interest by June 19, 2026, while the final list is scheduled to be shared with adjudicating authorities by June 30. The regulator has also directed applicants to disclose sectoral experience to facilitate specialised handling of insolvency cases. The move is aimed at reducing delays in the appointment of interim resolution professionals, liquidators, resolution professionals and bankruptcy trustees across insolvency proceedings.Read more