16 Jul 2025

The Indian real estate sector recorded transactions totalling USD 2.5 billion during the first half of 2025, marking an 8% decline in value compared to the same period in 2024, according to Grant Thornton Bharat. While deal volume rose from 40 to 45 transactions, the total value dipped from USD 2.7 billion. The deals included IPOs and Qualified Institutional Placements, with institutional interest in commercial platforms remaining strong.Read more

16 Jul 2025

Property Share Investment Trust is launching an INR 473 crore initial public offering (IPO) for PropShare Titania, its second Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT), with the public issue scheduled to open shortly. The IPO involves only a fresh issue, with units priced between INR 10 lakh and INR 10.6 lakh. Funds raised will be allocated for acquiring Titania SPV, loan repayments, and corporate expenses. PropShare Titania comprises a fully-leased 4.37 lakh sq ft office space in G Corp Tech Park, Mumbai, with Fortune 500 and blue-chip tenants.Read more

16 Jul 2025

WeWork India has secured approval from SEBI to launch its Initial Public Offering, paving the way for its promoters Embassy Buildcon LLP and 1 Ariel Way Tenant Ltd to sell their stakes via an Offer for Sale. Backed by Embassy Group and operating under the WeWork brand since 2017, the company is riding a wave of strong demand for flexible workspaces across major Indian cities. While it recorded a net loss in FY24, it turned profitable in the first half of FY25. The IPO, which will not raise fresh capital, aims to enhance the company's visibility and liquidity in public markets.Read more

16 Jul 2025

Property registrations in Maharashtra, including Pune, remained steady in Q1 FY26 (April-June 2025), despite a 3.9% ready reckoner (RR) rate hike on April 1. The state registered 11.33 lakh properties, a 4.51% increase year-on-year, generating INR 12,783.77 crore in revenue, up 2.3%. This indicates the market absorbed the hike without disruption. High-value transactions in urban centers supported revenue. The state revenue minister set a target of INR 60,000 crore for the department this financial year, building on last year's INR 55,000 crore collections.Read more

16 Jul 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has signed an MoU with the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development for Transaction Advisory Services. This aims to design a financial blueprint for infrastructure projects in Amaravati. The institution will help formulate financial strategies, evaluate public-private partnership models, and identify revenue sources from land assets. This partnership seeks to strengthen the financial ecosystem for Amaravati's development, optimizing capital deployment for its transformation into a world-class capital city.Read more

15 Jul 2025

Indian real estate attracted a record USD 2.4 billion in private equity during the first half of 2025, marking a 38 percent increase year-over-year. The rush in capital was particularly intense in Q2, with investments doubling to USD 1.6 billion. While commercial office spaces remained the dominant asset class, there was a marked shift toward land deals, hospitality, and student housing. A surge in land acquisitions accounting for 40 percent of total inflows was led by Mumbai, while foreign institutional investors contributed more than three-quarters of the total, underscoring sustained global confidence in India's real estate potential.Read more

15 Jul 2025

DLF Ltd., India's largest realty firm, reported record sales bookings of INR 21,223 crore in FY25, a 44% increase, and a net profit of INR 4,366.82 crore. The company plans to launch housing properties worth over INR 17,000 crore this fiscal year, targeting INR 20,000-22,000 crore in sales for 2025-26. Its residential and rental businesses saw robust growth, with projects in Gurugram, Chennai, Delhi, and Goa. DLF aims to meet market needs and deliver on targets, reflecting confidence in India's economic fundamentals and continued investment in its 45 million sq ft annuity portfolio and over 280 million sq ft development potential.Read more

15 Jul 2025

Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram has witnessed a remarkable 153% jump in property prices over the past five years, with average high-rise rates now touching INR 14,342 per sq. ft., as per MagicBricks. The stretch's strategic connectivity-linking Delhi to Gurugram-alongside robust infrastructure upgrades such as tunnels, metro corridors, and expressway links, is drawing heightened demand from homebuyers. Developers plan to introduce over 25,000 residential units in the next three years. A series of multimodal transport initiatives are further boosting its prospects as a high-growth investment zone.Read more

15 Jul 2025

Residential property prices in micro-markets near operational and upcoming airports in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, and Greater Noida have registered a substantial increase of 70-120% over the last four years, as reported by Square Yards. The real estate consultancy attributed this surge to improved connectivity and infrastructure in airport-adjacent corridors. Residential plots in these areas experienced even sharper hikes, reaching up to 118% growth, significantly outperforming city-wide averages. The findings underscore the growing influence of airports in shaping real estate appreciation across India.Read more

15 Jul 2025

India's tax administration has witnessed a dramatic overhaul over the past decade, driven by comprehensive digitization efforts that have transformed taxpayer services. Refunds issued by the Income Tax Department have jumped 474%, significantly outpacing the growth in tax collections. The average time taken to process refunds has also plunged by 81%, from 93 days to just 17. This shift is powered by faceless assessments, pre-filled forms, real-time TDS adjustments, and an expanding taxpayer base. The surge in refunds points to increasing voluntary compliance and rising formalization of the economy.Read more