India's green building sector has entered a decisive phase, shifting from certifications to comprehensive net-zero strategies. With over 13.76 billion sq ft of certified green space and 75% of office leasing now in sustainable buildings.

Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML is reportedly setting up a customer support office in Gujarat's GIFT City to support Tata Electronics' ₹91,000 crore semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, marking a significant milestone for India's chip manufacturing ambitions.

Ahmedabad has been officially confirmed as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, triggering a Rs 4,000 crore infrastructure development across Gujarat's twin cities with world-class sports venues, airport expansion, and significant real estate growth potential.

Bollywood's Roshan family has acquired ten office units across two floors at Yura Business Park in Mumbai's Andheri West through family-owned companies HRX Digitech LLP and Filmkunj (Bombay) Pvt Ltd for ₹28 crore.

SEBI has officially reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity instruments effective January 1, 2026, marking a landmark shift that allows mutual funds to allocate equity exposure to REITs and is expected to boost liquidity, attract institutional investors.

Sunaina Roshan has purchased two commercial office units in Mumbai's Andheri East for ₹6.42 crore, following her parents Rakesh and Pramila Roshan's recent acquisition of five units in the same building.

Noida's commercial real estate market is set for a record year with office leasing projected to reach 4.7 million sq ft, driven by strong GCC demand and the upcoming Noida International Airport completion.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has acquired three premium commercial office properties in Mumbai's Worli and BKC Annex along with Pune's Kalyani Nagar from sponsor K Raheja Corp for ₹2,916 crore, expanding its portfolio to approximately 39 million square feet.

Tata Realty has secured ₹1,280 crore in green financing from DBS Bank India to develop Intellion Park, a 2.1 million sq ft sustainable commercial campus in Gurugram featuring solar power systems, water recycling technology, and biophilic design elements.

Japanese conglomerate Nishitetsu is entering India's real estate market with a ₹2,000 crore Grade-A commercial project near BKC in partnership with Mumbai-based Runwal Enterprises, marking the company's first overseas office development.

Celebrated playback singer Kailash Kher has reportedly invested ₹10.5 crore in a commercial office property at Mumbai's prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex, marking a significant entry into India's most expensive business district.

India's five publicly listed REITs distributed ₹2,331 crore to over 3.3 lakh unitholders in Q2 FY26, with total market AUM reaching ₹2.35 lakh crore, demonstrating growing investor confidence in this transparent income-generating asset class.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly purchased two commercial units totaling 5,681 sq ft in Mumbai's Andheri East for ₹30.75 crore, strengthening his real estate portfolio in the city's thriving business corridor.

Regulatory authorities have intensified scrutiny of ultra-wealthy Indian families using Alternative Investment Funds in Gujarat's GIFT City to circumvent overseas investment restrictions, with the IFSCA now requiring fund managers to confirm their AIFs are not single-family vehicles.

Knight Frank India and Naredco's latest assessment reveals India's real estate sector maintains exceptional stability amid global economic headwinds, with strong performance in premium residential and office segments driven by favorable market conditions and strategic developer approaches.