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Godrej Properties, a significant real estate investor, plans to launch Rs 30,000 crore in residential projects in India's main cities this fiscal year. Due to strong demand, the firm wants to expand sales bookings by 20%.

Microsoft Corporation purchased a 48-acre land tract in Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, for Rs 267 crore to expand its data centre footprint. The Sai Balaji Developers-facilitated, Propstack-documented purchase is a major regional investment.

Bangalore-based Prestige Estate Projects plans to treble its hotel portfolio with a ₹1700 crore investment in the next 3-4 years. Managing 1,849 keys across India, the business aims to create ₹1,800 crore in income, tripling current sales of ₹900 crore.

Lodha, known as Macrotech Developers, expects robust housing market expansion in 2024-25. Over ₹21,000 crore in new projects are planned by the corporation, after a ₹20,300 crore boost last year.

Embassy Group plans to take WeWork India public after acquiring the remaining 27% interest from US-based WeWork for ₹700 crore. Sources say the coworking office platform would be listed on domestic bourses within 18 months.

According to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Knight Frank, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible and co-working spaces, and the IT sector will drive office space demand in India to 1.7 billion square feet by 2030.

Dubai's reputation as a favourable global hub for business and financial activities makes it a prime destination for Indian investors. The city's impressive economic growth, coupled with a business-friendly environment featuring minimal taxes, golden visas, and streamlined regulations.

The Ascott Limited, Singapore's hospitality giant, launches Citadines Paras Square Gurugram in North India via a strategic partnership with Paras Buildtech. Ascott's first hotel in the dynamic area expands its Indian portfolio to 18 hotels in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Goa, and Chennai.

The Prestige Group, a renowned Indian real estate developer, has carefully bought 21 acres of prime Whitefield, Bangalore property. For the firm, this Rs 450 crore acquisition signifies a major expansion in one of the city's key IT corridors.

India's elderly population is growing. Household needs are changing due to growth. Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi are focusing on senior-friendly housing. The progress is encouraging, but much more must be done. Despite hurdles, senior care houses will be significant business.

Bengaluru office leasing is changing. Multinational firms' tech and shared service divisions, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), are gaining ground in India's commercial real estate market. In 2023, GCCs leased the most space since the start of the decade, according to Colliers.

Vikram Oberoi, CEO and MD of EIH Limited, is leading the Oberoi Group in establishing 50 additional hotels by 2030 to expand its portfolio. The Skift India Summit announced this expansion to strengthen Oberoi and Trident brands in desirable locations. Oberoi explained his plan to integrate smaller,

Barbara Martin Coppola, Decathlon's worldwide CEO, said the French sports retailer is investing more in India's production and retail skills, underscoring the country's importance as a vital worldwide market.

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