Berger Paints India reported a 23% decline in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹206.4 crore, attributing the drop to prolonged monsoon conditions that dampened demand for paints and coatings across multiple markets despite managing modest revenue growth.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC announced plans to raise over ₹1,500 crore through its second real estate-focused AIF, targeting senior secured lending in India's top property markets with conservative LTV ratios.

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.

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has cleared eight housing and commercial projects valued at ₹1,948 crore across six cities, signaling a strategic expansion beyond NCR markets into tier-2 and tier-3 territories including Jhansi and Firozabad.

The National Capital Region's real estate landscape has fundamentally shifted, with peripheral corridors like New Gurugram, Dwarka Expressway, and Greater Noida now driving residential growth at a pace that decisively outpaces traditional city-centre locations.

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.

The Karnataka capital's property market during the Diwali festive season reveals a tale of two markets: premium homes priced above ₹1.5 crore continue their robust performance, while buyers in other segments increasingly adopt a wait-and-watch approach.

Puravankara Limited unveiled plans for four premium residential projects worth ₹9,100 crore across Mumbai and Bengaluru in the first half of FY26, marking significant expansion in India's top metro markets.

Mumbai-based law firm SNG & Partners has advised on Lodha Developers' ₹500 crore non-convertible debenture issuance, providing legal structuring and compliance oversight for the two-tranche debt instrument placed privately and listed on secondary markets.

Legal advisory firm SNG & Partners facilitated Lodha Developers Ltd's ₹500 crore non-convertible debenture issuance, providing comprehensive legal services to investors and the debenture trustee while ensuring regulatory compliance and establishing creditor protection frameworks.

Mumbai dominates India's branded residence market with premium micro-markets like Worli, BKC, and Lower Parel driving the nation to sixth place globally in luxury residential supply, according to Knight Frank India's 2025 report.

Godrej Properties has acquired a 26-acre land parcel off Sarjapur Road in South-East Bengaluru for a premium residential project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹1,100 crore, strengthening its presence in one of the city's fastest-growing micro-markets.

Singapore's residential property market has reportedly experienced a dramatic comeback as premium project "The Skye at Holland" sold 658 of 666 units within a single weekend, signaling renewed buyer confidence despite government cooling measures and commanding prices of S$2,953 per square foot.

WeWork India Management entered public markets with a muted debut as shares closed 2-3% below IPO price, reflecting investor concerns about premium valuation and offer-for-sale structure that provided no fresh capital for operations.

Dubai property developers are intensifying efforts to attract Indian investors this festive season with special Diwali offers and flexible payment schemes, as soaring real estate prices in Indian metros push buyers to explore international markets offering superior rental yields.