Nearly 20,000 villagers from Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, staged a massive protest against the proposed Himmatnagar Urban Development Authority, opposing the conversion of 7,600 acres of agricultural land that threatens the livelihoods of 9,000 farmers.

Qatar National Bank has renewed its premium Bandra Kurla Complex office lease for ₹62.6 lakh monthly, achieving one of India's highest commercial rental rates at ₹775 per square foot, reinforcing BKC's position as Mumbai's premier business district.

Global real estate developer Panattoni and Edayar Zinc Limited announced a ₹800 crore partnership to develop a Grade A+ industrial and logistics park in Kochi's Edayar Industrial Area, marking Panattoni's entry into Kerala and reinforcing the state's position as an emerging logistic.

Colliers announces leadership transition as Sankey Prasad steps down from CMD positions in India and Middle East operations while retaining business stake and shifting to advisory roles.

Lodha Developers reported record Q2 pre-sales of ₹4,570 crore with an 87% year-on-year net profit increase, strengthening its position as a leading real estate developer ahead of the festive quarter.

DLF Ltd. reported a 15% decline in net profit to ₹1,171 crore in Q2 FY26, despite achieving strong sales bookings of ₹4,332 crore, primarily driven by its strategic Mumbai market entry with The Westpark project.

Global home furnishing brand IKEA has secured over 37,250 square feet of prime retail space at Phoenix Marketcity Mall in Viman Nagar, Pune, marking another strategic milestone in its Indian expansion journey with a long-term lease agreement valued at ₹38.12 lakh monthly rent.

A Pune developer has formally withdrawn from a ₹230 crore property transaction with a Jain trust following sustained religious opposition from the community over land in Model Colony.

A proposal to auction a historic 2.5-acre sanatorium in Sanjan has triggered strong opposition from the Parsi-Irani Zoroastrian community, who view the site adjacent to the 1917 Memorial Column as sacred heritage facing financial pressures from the World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust.

Jaipur-based Shubhashish Homes, the real estate arm of JK Jajoo Ventures, recorded over ₹250 crore in pre-sales during H1 FY26, exceeding its entire FY25 performance of ₹211 crore. Strong demand in flagship projects and ahead-of-schedule deliveries position the developer favorably toward its ₹400 cr

Vasai is emerging as the strategic nucleus of Maharashtra's Fourth Mumbai initiative, driven by major infrastructure investments including metro extensions, bullet train connectivity, and new road networks that are transforming the area from a peripheral suburb into a high-potential growth

Maharashtra government has partnered with U.S.-based IONQ and Swedish firm Scandian AB to establish a Quantum Corridor, positioning the state as a global quantum computing and AI innovation hub with significant implications for technology-driven real estate and infrastructure development.

Real estate is reclaiming its position as India's preferred investment asset this festive season, with premium housing leading the demand surge despite strong equity and gold markets, driven by favorable interest rates and post-pandemic lifestyle preferences.

NMMC partners with Project Mumbai and Mindspace REIT to launch a year-long Plastic & E-Waste Recyclothon across 200+ locations, engaging 2 lakh citizens to transform waste into public infrastructure and position Navi Mumbai as India's circular economy city model.

As India's real estate sector gains momentum in 2025, three small-cap developers—Suraj Estate, Kolte-Patil, and Hubtown—are emerging as potential growth stories with strategic positioning in high-demand markets across Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.