30 Jun 2026

The Karnataka government has exempted eligible Bengaluru homeowners from obtaining Occupancy Certificates (OCs), offering relief to residents affected by developers' failure to secure the mandatory approvals. The exemption applies to residential buildings that comply with sanctioned plans and prescribed norms, while illegal constructions and projects with major deviations remain excluded. The decision aims to ease hardships faced by homebuyers without diluting enforcement against developers responsible for regulatory violations or unauthorised construction.Read more

29 Jun 2026

• Manasum Senior Living plans to invest INR 800 crore over the next five years to expand its senior housing business amid growing demand for retirement communities.
• The Bengaluru-based company aims to increase its portfolio to 10,000 senior living units by 2030, up from 950 operational units and around 1,000 units currently under development.
• The expansion will focus on scaling purpose-built housing for senior citizens, supported by rising demand for organised retirement living in India.
• The investment reflects growing interest in the senior living segment, driven by changing demographics, higher life expectancy and evolving lifestyle preferences.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

29 Jun 2026

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has suspended an Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) after an inquiry found that A-Khatas were issued to more than 50 properties allegedly without following prescribed procedures. The civic body has initiated a wider review of the approvals and directed officials to examine similar cases across zones. The action forms part of BBMP’s efforts to strengthen scrutiny of property records and address irregularities in the khata issuance process.Read more

28 Jun 2026

BPTP’s residential project Skynest in Sector 80, Greater Faridabad, has been recognised with the ‘Landmark High-Rise Development of the Year’ award at the ET NOW Realty Conclave & Awards 2026. The project comprises twin residential towers rising to approximately 150 metres and incorporates green building features, landscaped sky decks and community-oriented amenities. Located along the Faridabad Bypass Road corridor, Skynest is positioned within the rapidly developing Greater Faridabad residential market. The development has been planned with support from a team of international and domestic consultants across architecture, engineering, sustainability and design disciplines. The recognition highlights the project's design approach and reflects growing development activity in Faridabad, which continues to emerge as an important residential destination within the National Capital Region (NCR).Read more

21 Jun 2026

Bengaluru’s premium residential market reflects the city’s evolving economic and social landscape. While some of its most sought-after neighbourhoods have long been associated with established business families and legacy wealth, others have emerged as preferred destinations for entrepreneurs, technology professionals and high-net-worth individuals. Factors such as connectivity, infrastructure, exclusivity, and proximity to major business hubs continue to influence residential preferences across the city. Together, these high-value localities offer insight into how Bengaluru’s luxury housing market has developed over time and where demand remains concentrated today.Read more

21 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based Punt Partners has joined Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network (CPN) through its AI-powered product ShelfRadar.AI, becoming part of the inaugural cohort selected under the network’s Services Track. ShelfRadar, a decision intelligence platform built on Anthropic’s Claude AI infrastructure, helps consumer brands analyse and act on data from quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart. The partnership provides the company access to Anthropic’s technical ecosystem, training programmes and enterprise AI resources. The development comes as India’s quick commerce sector continues to expand, creating increasing demand for tools that can help brands manage inventory, pricing, visibility and operational decisions across multiple platforms and markets.Read more

19 Jun 2026

Himalia Prime Assets, an asset development and management platform backed by private equity firm Jupiter Capital, has acquired the Our Native Village Eco Resort near Bengaluru for INR 25 crore. The transaction includes a 4.65-acre property comprising a 24-key operational resort spread across three acres and an additional 1.65 acres earmarked for future expansion. The company plans to invest at least another INR 25 crore over the next two years to upgrade the property, enhance operational capabilities and increase room inventory to 40 keys. Himalia has also partnered with luxury wellness brand Niraamaya Life to manage the resort’s operations, further expanding its hospitality portfolio, which now comprises three resort assets across southern India.Read more

18 Jun 2026

Puravankara Ltd has acquired a 9.73-acre land parcel at Sanna Ammanikere in North Bengaluru to develop a residential project with an estimated revenue potential of INR 800 crore. The outright acquisition offers a development potential of around 0.89 million sq ft and forms part of the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in Bengaluru, one of its key residential markets. While the company did not disclose the acquisition cost or the identity of the seller, it stated that the project would add to its expanding development pipeline. As of March 31, 2026, Puravankara had completed 95 projects covering 57 million sq ft across nine Indian cities, while its total land bank stood at 40 million sq ft and ongoing developments spanned 36.69 million sq ft.Read more

17 Jun 2026

Shriram Properties has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for a 9.1-acre land parcel in North-East Bengaluru, marking another addition to its residential development pipeline. The company said the proposed project has a gross development value (GDV) potential of more than INR 6 billion. The move comes as Bengaluru continues to see strong residential demand, particularly in emerging growth corridors driven by infrastructure upgrades, employment hubs and improving connectivity. The project is expected to strengthen Shriram Properties’ presence in one of the city's key housing markets.Read more

12 Jun 2026

Bengaluru is widely known for its technology hubs, busy roads and popular social hotspots, but the city is also home to several lesser-known destinations that offer a different experience. From bamboo forests and hidden lakes to ancient temples and birdwatching spots, these locations showcase Bengaluru's natural, cultural and historical character away from the crowds. Many of these places remain overlooked despite offering unique landscapes, rich biodiversity and peaceful surroundings. Together, they highlight how the city continues to preserve pockets of greenery, heritage and community spaces amid rapid urban development.Read more

11 Jun 2026

Godrej Properties has recorded sales of more than 1,000 apartments worth over INR 2,000 crore in the launch week of its newly unveiled residential project, Godrej Vanantara, in Bengaluru. The strong response comes shortly after the project's launch and highlights sustained homebuyer demand in Bengaluru's residential market. Spread across 36 acres, the development has a total developable area potential of 3.53 million sq ft and an estimated revenue potential of INR 3,700 crore. The performance adds to Godrej Properties' growing presence in key housing markets across India.Read more

11 Jun 2026

• Bengaluru homeowners with residential buildings up to 2,400 sq ft can now obtain permanent electricity connections without an occupancy certificate (OC), subject to certain conditions.
• BESCOM has clarified that the benefit will extend beyond those who submitted applications before the earlier deadline.
• Homeowners who completed construction or secured temporary electricity connections before the prescribed cut-off can apply for permanent power supply.
• The clarification addresses confusion caused by a recent Karnataka government order and is expected to benefit nearly one lakh households.
• The move comes amid a large backlog of applications for conversion from temporary to permanent electricity connections across Bengaluru.Read more

10 Jun 2026

Godrej Properties has reported home sales worth more than INR 20 billion at the launch of its residential project, Godrej Vanantara. The strong response highlights sustained demand for residential housing despite evolving market conditions. The sales achievement adds to the company's growing portfolio of successful project launches and reflects continued buyer interest in branded developments offered by established developers. The performance is also in line with the broader trend of healthy residential demand seen across key Indian property markets, where end-users and investors continue to drive sales in newly launched projects.Read more

Bangalore News Desk

10 Jun 2026

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the acquisition of land for the Banashankari VI Stage layout project in Bengaluru, providing a significant boost to one of the city's major residential development schemes. The court dismissed petitions challenging the acquisition process and reaffirmed the legality of the land acquisition undertaken for the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) project. The ruling is expected to facilitate the continuation of infrastructure and housing development works within the proposed layout, which has been planned to accommodate the city's growing urban expansion requirements.Read more

08 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based ISIT Office Space Solution Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of office and educational furniture, used its Sales Summit 2026 to outline plans for expanding its presence across India through a stronger channel partner network. Held from May 7 to 9, the event brought together company leadership and partners to review business performance, operational priorities and future growth initiatives. ISIT currently operates a 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and serves corporate and institutional clients nationwide. The company plans to onboard 25 new channel partners across cities including Bhopal, Indore, Nashik, Cochin, Trivandrum, Guwahati, Goa and Jaipur. The expansion strategy is aimed at strengthening its reach in Tier-2 markets while supporting growing demand for office and educational furniture solutions across India.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

Bangalore News Desk

06 Jun 2026

AFC Furniture Solutions has announced plans to expand its operations across Karnataka as growing demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), technology companies and commercial real estate developments continues to reshape workplace requirements in the state. The company is targeting 30% revenue growth in FY 2026-27, with Karnataka expected to play a central role in its expansion strategy. The move comes as Bengaluru remains India’s largest office market, supported by strong absorption of Grade-A office space and increasing occupier demand from technology, fintech and AI-driven firms. AFC plans to strengthen its presence through enhanced project execution capabilities, expanded design consultancy services and deeper partnerships with developers and corporate occupiers across Bengaluru and other emerging business centres.Read more

04 Jun 2026

Mister Hair Clinics, a Bengaluru-headquartered hair and skin care clinic network, has announced an expansion roadmap to increase its footprint from 16 clinics to 100 clinics across India by 2031. The company has opened franchise opportunities to support growth across tier-2 and tier-3 cities, along with selected metro markets. The strategy is anchored in a standardised clinical and operational model, with plans to expand its presence across multiple states while tapping into India’s fast-growing hair restoration and medical aesthetics marketRead more

04 Jun 2026

Disney India has leased approximately 1.75 lakh sq ft of office space at Embassy TechVillage in Bengaluru under a five-year agreement, marking one of the larger office transactions in the city this year. The lease, carrying a monthly rental of about INR 2.01 crore, covers multiple floors within the business park. The transaction reflects sustained demand for premium office assets in Bengaluru from global occupiers, particularly in the technology, media and services sectors, amid continued expansion of corporate operations in India.Read more

03 Jun 2026

• Flexible workspace operator IndiQube Spaces Ltd has signed a five-year office leasing agreement valued at INR 52 crore with a consulting and management services firm.
• The transaction covers more than 700 desks at IndiQube’s co-working facility in Yelahanka, North Bengaluru.
• The deal was disclosed by the company through a regulatory filing released in the past week.
• The agreement reflects continued demand for managed and flexible workspaces from corporate occupiers seeking long-term office solutions.
• IndiQube currently operates across 17 cities and manages a portfolio exceeding 9.66 million sq ft.Read more