Vriti Gothi

01 Jul 2026

For decades, Indian investors seeking real estate exposure had little choice but to purchase physical property. Today, listed REITs offer an alternative that combines real estate ownership with stock market liquidity. Yet investors continue to compare REITs not only with property, but also with equities, fixed deposits and debt funds. Each asset class offers a different mix of returns, income, liquidity and risk. With REITs becoming a larger part of India's investment landscape, an important question is emerging: how do they stack up against traditional property ownership, equities and fixed-income investments when it comes to building wealth and generating income?Read more

01 Jul 2026

• Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has identified 694 vacant commercial spaces across bus stations, depots and commercial complexes for leasing through a transparent tender process.
• The initiative is aimed at monetising underutilised real estate assets while generating a steady stream of non-fare revenue for the state-run transport utility.
• The available properties include shops, offices and commercial units located in high-footfall transit hubs across Telangana.
• TGSRTC expects the programme to improve asset utilisation, create business opportunities for entrepreneurs and enhance passenger amenities at its premises.Read more

01 Jul 2026

• Hero MotoCorp and WeWork India have leased more than 6 lakh sq ft of office space at Worldmark 6 in Aerocity, New Delhi, in one of the capital's largest recent commercial leasing transactions.
• The leases reinforce Aerocity's position as a preferred business district, driven by modern Grade A office infrastructure and strong connectivity.
• The transactions reflect sustained demand from both corporates and flexible workspace operators for premium office assets despite evolving workplace trends.
• Industry experts believe large-format leasing activity is being supported by business expansion plans and continued confidence in India's commercial real estate market.Read more

01 Jul 2026

US-based Fidelity Investments has acquired a 1.99% stake in Lodha Developers for approximately INR 1,864.56 crore through open market transactions on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The investment was made through eight Fidelity affiliates, which collectively purchased nearly 1.99 crore shares from promoter entities Hightown Constructions Pvt Ltd and Homecraft Developers and Farms Pvt Ltd at an average price of INR 937.85 per share. Following the transaction, the combined shareholding of the promoter and promoter group in the Mumbai-based developer declined to 70.28% from 72.27%. The acquisition comes after Lodha Developers reported higher quarterly earnings and reflects continued institutional investor interest in India's listed real estate companies.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Coworking operators leased a record 8.6 million sq ft of office space across India's seven major cities during the first half of 2026, marking a 32% year-on-year increase, according to a report by Colliers India. The growth outpaced conventional office leasing, which remained largely unchanged at 27.1 million sq ft, taking total gross office absorption to 35.7 million sq ft, up 6% from a year earlier. Flexible workspace providers accounted for 24% of overall leasing activity, with Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad contributing nearly two-thirds of total demand. The findings indicate that occupiers, including corporates and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), continue to increase their reliance on managed workspaces, driving sustained expansion by flex space operators.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Housing sales across India's seven major residential markets declined 6 per cent year-on-year to 90,715 units during the April-June quarter, according to Anarock, as higher property prices and economic uncertainties weighed on buyer sentiment. The consultant attributed the slowdown to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding employment in the IT and ITeS sectors. While sales weakened in four major cities, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata recorded growth. At the same time, developers launched 7 per cent more homes than a year earlier, with average residential prices across the seven cities increasing by 7 per cent. Delhi-NCR registered the highest annual price appreciation at 13 per cent.Read more

01 Jul 2026

The Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board (CGHIB) has generated INR 1,532 crore through the sale of 7,388 residential and commercial properties over the past two years, marking a financial turnaround after a prolonged period of operational challenges. Announcing the figures during the unveiling of the board's new logo in Nava Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the organisation would expand its role beyond housing construction to undertake infrastructure development across the state. He also highlighted the government's focus on affordable housing, noting that approval for 18 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) was granted during the first cabinet meeting after the present administration assumed office. The board's improved financial position is expected to strengthen its capacity to execute future housing and infrastructure projects.Read more

01 Jul 2026

Private equity (PE) investments in India's real estate sector declined 23% year-on-year to USD 1.13 billion during the first half of 2026, according to Knight Frank India. The moderation in capital inflows comes amid elevated global interest rates, tighter financial conditions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, prompting investors to adopt a more selective approach to capital deployment. Office assets continued to dominate investment activity, attracting 89% of total inflows, while residential investments fell sharply as investors preferred lower-risk opportunities. Although warehousing and retail did not record significant PE transactions during the period, Knight Frank said the absence of deals should not be interpreted as weakening fundamentals. The report indicates that investment decisions are increasingly being driven by execution certainty, liquidity and realised returns rather than growth prospects alone.Read more

30 Jun 2026

Odisha has unveiled plans to develop a 25-acre integrated IT park near Damana Square in Bhubaneswar to strengthen the state's technology infrastructure and accommodate rising investor interest. The mixed-use campus will be developed through a public-private partnership, with nearly 70% of its built-up area dedicated to IT and IT-enabled services, supported by commercial, retail, hospitality and residential facilities. The project is expected to support over INR 50,000 crore worth of proposed technology investments, attract global capability centres and semiconductor firms, generate significant employment, and further establish Bhubaneswar as a leading digital and innovation hub in eastern India.Read more

30 Jun 2026

Flexible workspace provider Incuspaze has raised INR 150 crore in a funding round led by Bharat Value Fund and other financial institutions to support its expansion plans ahead of a proposed FY29 initial public offering (IPO). The company will use the capital to expand its presence in key commercial markets, invest in technology, and pursue strategic acquisitions. The fundraising follows recent acquisitions aimed at strengthening its managed workspace portfolio amid rising demand for flexible office solutions.Read more