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Embassy Developments remains confident of achieving Rs 5,000 crore in pre-sales for FY26, banking on upcoming premium project launches in Bengaluru and Mumbai's Worli to offset a slow first half.

Ashiana Housing has launched Ashiana Aaroham, a ₹750 crore kid-centric residential project in Sector 80, Gurugram, offering 542 family-oriented homes with 3-BHK to 5-BHK configurations and child-friendly amenities.

Century Plyboards has projected over 15% revenue growth for the current fiscal year, driven by robust demand across its plywood, MDF, and laminates segments, alongside improved operational efficiencies and expanding market share in India's building materials sector.

India's premium real estate segment witnesses a paradigm shift as affluent homebuyers increasingly prioritise eco-responsive luxury residences featuring green building practices, wellness amenities, and sustainable design elements over conventional luxury benchmarks.

India's building materials sector is set for a strong H2 FY26 recovery, with Century Plyboards, Cera Sanitaryware, and Kajaria Ceramics emerging as top stocks to watch as housing demand revives and urbanisation accelerates.

Maharashtra government proposes vertical property cards to document individual flat owners' land shares, bringing transparency to apartment ownership, simplifying resale, loans, and redevelopment across the state.

Birla Estates announces major expansion into Mumbai's redevelopment sector, planning 8-9 projects worth up to ₹14,000 crore while targeting premium locations including South Mumbai, Bandra, and Juhu for housing society partnerships.

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.

The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate to release 12 V Hotels properties worth ₹4,000 crore to Lodha Developers (Macrotech), including the landmark Centaur Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai, marking a major victory in the corporate insolvency resolution process.

Mt K Kapital, backed by the Rustomjee Group, has raised over ₹4,000 crore for its second real estate fund, targeting early-stage residential and redevelopment projects across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and NCR.

The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, with AQI levels frequently crossing 300 and entering hazardous territory. The court is pressing civic authorities to implement Delhi-style GRAP measures to address the pollution crisis affecting public health.

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.

Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced aggressive India expansion plans, targeting four to five new store openings annually across six major metros including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, marking a significant acceleration from its previous pace of six stores in seven years.

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.

The Adani Group-led consortium has emerged as the lowest bidder for Package 3 of Mumbai's crucial ₹1,700 crore Mithi River rejuvenation project, covering the flood-prone stretch from Kurla to Mahim, amid opposition allegations of tender manipulation.