27 Jun 2026

PropIQ World has launched LandlordScore, a tenant-led review platform designed to introduce greater transparency and accountability into India’s rental housing market. The platform enables tenants to submit verified reviews of landlords based on security deposit refunds, maintenance responsiveness, dispute history, communication standards and overall tenancy experience. The launch addresses a longstanding information imbalance in the rental ecosystem, where landlords routinely evaluate prospective tenants while tenants often have little visibility into a landlord’s track record before signing a lease. The initiative forms part of PropIQ World’s broader ambition to build a comprehensive real estate intelligence platform for Indian consumers.Read more

20 Jun 2026

PropTech platform Houssed.com has expanded its operations to 40 cities across India with the addition of seven new markets—Rajkot, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Mysore, Guwahati, Dehradun and Thiruvananthapuram. The expansion strengthens the company’s presence in emerging Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where housing demand is being driven by infrastructure development, employment growth and increasing digital adoption. Houssed currently serves more than 100,000 customers each month and works with a network of over 1,000 verified real estate agents nationwide. The company said the move is aimed at addressing challenges such as limited property inventory visibility, unverified listings and fragmented housing services in smaller cities, while improving access to verified residential properties and local real estate expertise.Read more

08 Jun 2026

• Bengaluru-based real estate consultancy Propsoch has raised USD 2 million (approximately INR 19 crore) in a seed funding round led by Athera Venture Partners, Sparrow Capital, and Vakil Group, with proceeds earmarked for strengthening research and advisory capabilities, team expansion, and market growth.
• The raise follows an earlier USD 6,00,000 in pre-seed funding backed by the family office arms of the Godrej Group and the Vakil Group, alongside individual investments from Mohit Malhotra, former MD and CEO of Godrej Properties, and Bhaskar Bhat, former MD of Titan Company.Read more

01 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based startup Mappstore is expanding its AI-powered WhatsApp automation platform, VibeFlow, as businesses increasingly adopt conversational commerce tools to streamline customer interactions and operational workflows. The company said more than 1,000 businesses are currently using the platform, with growth averaging around 50% month-on-month during the current quarter. Founded by Sooraj Kumar, Lakshya Sharma and Manu George, the startup enables businesses to create automated WhatsApp workflows for bookings, payments, customer support and delivery coordination without coding requirements. Mappstore has also launched mappsto.re, a discovery marketplace for AI-powered conversational storefronts across sectors including food services, healthcare, retail and local services, positioning itself within India’s expanding messaging-based commerce ecosystem.Read more

26 May 2026

• 99acres reported a pre-tax loss of INR 591.5 million in FY26 despite growth in operating revenue.
• Revenue growth across property listings and advertising was offset by spending on brand promotion, technology and expansion.
• The performance was disclosed in Info Edge (India) Limited’s FY26 results amid continued investments across digital platform businesses.Read more

24 Apr 2026

Aurum PropTech Limited reported crossing the INR 500 crore annualised recurring revenue (ARR) mark during the past quarter, alongside delivering its second consecutive profitable quarter. The company’s total income rose 72% year-on-year in Q4 FY2026 to INR 135 crore, while profitability metrics improved significantly with a positive PBT margin of 2.5%. For the full financial year, income increased 49% to INR 424 crore, with margins narrowing losses. Growth was supported by acquisitions, including PropTiger, and expansion across distribution and rental segments. The company also secured a Small and Medium REIT licence, strengthening its position in India’s evolving real estate investment ecosystem.Read more

14 Apr 2026

Qlik has partnered with ServiceNow to help enterprises integrate data insights into workflows and AI-driven processes, aiming to improve decision-making and efficiency. The collaboration enables businesses to combine data from multiple systems such as ERP, CRM and supply chains to gain a unified operational view. By connecting analytics with workflows, companies can identify patterns, respond faster and make informed decisions in real time. The integration also supports growing demand for AI solutions within existing business environments. As organisations expand AI adoption, the partnership highlights the importance of linking data, insights and actions to drive smarter enterprise operations.Read more

16 Mar 2026

India's real estate sector is steadily moving from traditional practices to a technology-driven ecosystem, with the PropTech segment projected to reach about USD 3.79 billion to USD 4.29 billion by 2030. In this evolving environment, PropTech Pulse has positioned itself as a knowledge-focused digital platform aimed at improving transparency and decision-making in property transactions. The platform combines data tools, market insights, verified listings, and financing assistance to support developers, investors, lenders, and homebuyers. By prioritizing access to verified information and educational resources, the platform seeks to address long-standing trust issues that have affected India's property market for decades.Read more

23 Feb 2026

As property transactions continue to rise across Tamil Nadu, Chennai-based proptech platform LandLens has positioned itself as a due diligence tool aimed at identifying land and property risks before purchase decisions are finalised. Developed by Verified.RealEstate, the platform integrates land records, zoning regulations, environmental indicators and infrastructure constraints into a single digital interface. Industry experts note that many real estate disputes arise not from lack of data but from fragmented information spread across departments, making holistic assessment difficult for buyers. Recent cases involving temple land claims, coastal regulation restrictions and environmental compliance issues have reinforced the need for early verification. LandLens seeks to address this gap by structuring public data into actionable insights, supporting buyers, investors and developers in making informed property decisions before financial commitments are made.Read more

23 Feb 2026

OpenAI and JioHotstar have partnered to integrate streaming recommendations into ChatGPT, enabling users to receive direct links to shows, movies and live sports available on the platform. Entertainment-related queries on ChatGPT will now feature contextual suggestions from JioHotstar's catalogue. The collaboration also introduces a ChatGPT-powered voice discovery feature within the JioHotstar app, allowing users to search by mood, intent or context using natural voice prompts. The companies said the integration aims to simplify content discovery and personalise viewing experiences. The move highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in reshaping India's digital streaming and media landscape.Read more