08 Jul 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance Ltd for deficiencies in regulatory compliance identified during statutory inspections. Bank of Baroda has been fined INR 63.6 lakh for non-compliance with provisions relating to the Fair Practices Code for Lenders and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, while GIC Housing Finance has been penalised INR 3.1 lakh for shortcomings in implementing KYC risk review requirements. The RBI clarified that the penalties relate to regulatory compliance deficiencies and do not affect the validity of transactions or agreements entered into with customers.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Home affordability remained stable across six of India's eight major residential markets during the first half of 2026, according to Knight Frank India's Affordability Index. While affordability improved marginally in Ahmedabad and Pune due to lower home loan interest rates, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and the National Capital Region (NCR) continued to exceed the affordability threshold despite showing gradual improvement. The report attributes the resilience to stable lending rates, sustained income growth and moderate housing prices, indicating that residential demand remains well supported across most key urban markets.Read more

08 Jul 2026

• L&T Finance plans to raise INR 1,000 crore through two bond issuances, comprising a reissue of its June 2031 securities and a fresh three-year-and-three-month bond.
• The company has proposed a yield of 7.98% on the reissued bonds and a 7.85% coupon on the new debt.
• The fundraising reflects continued reliance on the domestic bond market by NBFCs to diversify funding sources and support lending operations.
• The proposed issues are expected to attract institutional investors amid sustained demand for high-quality corporate debt.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Office space leasing across India's nine major cities increased 10% year-on-year to a record 45.5 million sq ft during the first half of 2026, according to CBRE. The performance was driven by sustained demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and flexible workspace operators despite global economic uncertainty. Gross leasing by GCCs rose to 19.6 million sq ft, while co-working operators leased 11.1 million sq ft during the period. New office supply reached 32 million sq ft, the highest ever recorded for the first half of a calendar year. CBRE said demand remained broad-based across occupier categories, with tenants continuing to prioritise high-quality, sustainable and flexible office spaces.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Sunsure Energy has secured a financing commitment of INR 262 crore for the development of a 75 MWp open-access solar project in Ilayangudi, Tamil Nadu. The funding package is led by Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO, with the remaining approximately INR 71 crore sanctioned by Axis Bank. According to the company, the transaction marks FMO's first project financing in India's Group Captive Commercial and Industrial (C&I) renewable energy segment. The project will supply renewable electricity to commercial and industrial consumers across Tamil Nadu through the open access mechanism, supporting businesses in reducing dependence on conventional power sources and advancing their clean energy transition.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Kolkata-based Ganesh Industrial Complex plans to invest around INR 600 crore in developing industrial parks across the Delhi-NCR region as it expands its presence amid growing demand for industrial and logistics infrastructure. The company is currently developing an industrial park at Sohna while acquiring additional land in Haryana, with plans to establish a footprint of about 110 acres in the region. It currently holds a land bank of more than 2,500 acres across Delhi-NCR and West Bengal, including over 1,000 acres earmarked for future developments. The expansion is being driven by improved transport infrastructure, growing manufacturing activity and increasing demand for warehousing and industrial facilities.Read more

08 Jul 2026

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is unlikely to extend the 25% reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic flights at major airports after the expiry of the three-month relief period, according to sources. The waiver, introduced in the past quarter following a directive from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was intended to ease financial pressure on airlines amid disruptions arising from tensions in West Asia. Airport operators have not received any communication extending the concession, indicating that the reduced tariff has lapsed. The development comes after private airport operators sought the restoration of normal charges and requested permission to recover the revenue forgone during the concession period.Read more

Chennai News Desk

08 Jul 2026

• India's real estate sector attracted USD 2.9 billion in institutional investments during the second quarter of CY2026, according to a recent report.
• Chennai and Bengaluru together accounted for nearly 27% of the total investment inflows, driven by strong demand for commercial and industrial assets.
• Domestic capital continued to gain momentum alongside sustained foreign investor participation.
• The report indicates that resilient office leasing, expanding logistics infrastructure and data centre investments are supporting continued investor confidence across major property markets.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Bajaj Housing Finance has raised INR 1,500 crore through a bond issue with a tenure of three years and three months, attracting investor interest in the domestic debt market. The non-convertible debentures carry a coupon rate of 7.53% and were issued through the commitment bidding route. The fundraising comes amid sustained activity in India's corporate bond market, where highly rated financial institutions continue to tap debt markets for medium-term funding to support lending operations and business expansion.Read more

07 Jul 2026

Cube Highways Trust is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth around INR 5,000 crore later this month, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed issue will comprise entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS), aimed at broadening the InvIT's investor base and improving trading liquidity. As of March 31, 2026, the infrastructure investment trust owned 27 operational highway assets covering 8,754 lane kilometres across 12 states and one Union Territory. During FY26, the trust completed nine acquisitions, increased its assets under management to INR 36,842 crore, declared distributions of INR 1,851 crore and signed commitment letters for four additional highway projects.Read more