21 Jan 2026

India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is preparing to carry out a nationwide urban slum survey in 2027, marking the first comprehensive exercise in over a decade. The survey will collect detailed data on the number of slums, households, and living conditions, as well as access to basic services like electricity, water, roads, and drainage. It will also highlight changes since the last survey conducted in 2012. This updated information aims to help policymakers plan effective interventions, address service gaps, and improve living standards in urban poor settlements.Read more

21 Jan 2026

India's real estate sentiment remained steady in the October-December quarter of 2025, supported by stable liquidity conditions and sustained office demand, as per the Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index. Both current and future sentiment stayed in positive territory, indicating balanced confidence across asset classes. Office leasing activity across major cities continued to anchor overall outlook, while residential demand showed resilience despite moderated sales momentum. Institutional stakeholders reported stronger confidence than developers, reflecting a cautious but stable market environment as the sector moved towards 2026.Read more

20 Jan 2026

Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma have acquired a large land parcel in Alibag near Mumbai, strengthening the growing trend of high-value real estate investments by celebrities and ultra high net worth individuals in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The couple purchased two adjoining plots spanning over 1.36 hectares for a total consideration of INR 37.86 crore, with the transaction registered in mid-January 2026. Alibag has increasingly emerged as a preferred destination for luxury second homes, offering proximity to Mumbai along with privacy and natural surroundings. The transaction highlights sustained demand for premium land assets in coastal micro-markets, particularly in the post-pandemic period, as affluent buyers seek lifestyle-oriented real estate investments.Read more

16 Jan 2026

Institutional investment in India's real estate sector reached record levels in 2025, totaling USD 8.1 billion, with Q4 alone contributing USD 3.73 billion, a 68 per cent increase from the previous year. Commercial assets led the investment surge, accounting for nearly USD 5.1 billion over the year, driven by strong demand from GCC tenants. Analysts and Vestian's CEO note that the market's growth reflects rising domestic participation, sustained investor confidence, and alignment with sustainability-led development. Overall, India's real estate sector is emerging as a resilient and diversified investment market.Read more

16 Jan 2026

Home loan demand in India is increasingly shifting away from core metropolitan markets, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities emerging as the primary drivers of growth. A report by fintech-led mortgage distribution platform Urban Money shows that these smaller cities recorded significantly higher year-on-year growth in home loan volumes compared to Tier-1 markets. As a result, their share of total home loan volumes has risen further. The report indicates that housing finance growth is becoming more geographically distributed, driven by improved infrastructure, expanding employment hubs and sustained availability of mid-income housing. While premium borrowing remains concentrated in select metros, affordability-led demand in emerging cities is strengthening the housing finance ecosystem.Read more

16 Jan 2026

Deloitte India has called for changes in customs duties and targeted reforms in Special Economic Zones to strengthen domestic manufacturing and improve export competitiveness. It has suggested lowering duties on components, raising them on finished goods, and expanding the Phased Manufacturing Programme beyond electronics. The firm also highlighted the need for higher allocations for research, technology upgrades, and export promotion schemes such as the Market Access Initiative. These measures, it said, could support value addition, reduce litigation, and help address India's widening merchandise trade deficit.Read more

15 Jan 2026

India's real estate sector experienced a record USD 14.25 billion equity inflow last year, reflecting a 25 per cent annual increase as developers and institutional investors maintained strong confidence. Land and development sites captured the largest share of investments at 46 per cent, followed by office assets at 28 per cent. Developers led capital deployment with 47 per cent, while institutional investors held 30 per cent. Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR were the top recipients of capital inflows, highlighting the continuing maturation and robust momentum of India's real estate market.Read more

Kolkata News Desk

14 Jan 2026

Kolkata's real estate developers are urging the government to leverage the upcoming Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies amid rising construction and land costs. Key proposals include revising the affordable housing definition, adjusting GST on under-construction properties, enhancing tax benefits for homebuyers, and streamlining approvals. Industry leaders highlighted the importance of supporting mid-income housing, integrated townships, and rental projects. They believe that consistent policy support and urban infrastructure investment could revive demand, accelerate project execution, and attract long-term capital, fostering sustainable growth in eastern India's property market.Read more

14 Jan 2026

Jeetendra and his son Tusshar Kapoor have sold a commercial data centre property in Mumbai's Chandivali area to NTT Global Data Centres for INR 559.24 crore. The deal includes a ten-storey data centre building and a separate diesel generator facility at Balaji IT Park, spanning over 30,195 sq metres. The transaction was registered earlier this month and did not attract stamp duty under a 2024 government resolution, though a metro cess was paid. The deal highlights growing investor interest in Mumbai's data centre real estate market.Read more

14 Jan 2026

Global financial services major JP Morgan has leased a large office space measuring nearly 2.72 lakh sq ft in Mumbai's Powai area, marking a significant commercial real estate transaction in the city's office market. The space is located at One Downtown Central (Crisil House) and has been taken on lease from Cowrks for a starting monthly rent of INR 9.23 crore. The lease tenure is for five years, with rentals commencing from April and an annual escalation of 5 percent. The deal highlights continued demand from multinational corporations for high-quality office assets in established business districts, supported by flexible workspace operators and institutional property owners.Read more