General

South-western Bengaluru has emerged as a dynamic real estate corridor driven by the Metro Purple Line completion and the upcoming Peripheral Ring Road, with property prices appreciating 15-21% in areas like Kengeri, Banashankari, and JP Nagar.

The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of NESCO Ltd., invalidating the SRA's acquisition of its Goregaon land due to procedural violations and failure to recognise the landowner's redevelopment rights.

Tourism Finance Corporation of India aims to disburse ₹2,000 crore in FY26, expanding into hospitality, real estate, MSME solar financing and tourism-focused AIFs to diversify its lending portfolio beyond traditional sectors.

The NCDRC has ruled that developers must obtain Occupancy Certificates before handing over possession, entitling homebuyers to full refunds with interest if this requirement is violated, marking a major win for consumer protection in India's real estate sector.

India's construction sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as warehousing evolves from basic storage to a strategic asset, driven by rising costs, sustainability demands, and complex supply chains that are reshaping how projects are planned and executed.

Dubai has established itself as a global leader in real estate tokenisation in October 2025, backed by comprehensive regulations from VARA, DFSA, and DLD that enable fractional property ownership through blockchain-based digital tokens.

BHIVE Workspace has launched a new 100,000 sq ft premium flexible workspace centre in Bellandur, Bengaluru, featuring over 2,000 desks at Sattva Premia on the Outer Ring Road, marking a strategic expansion in the city's growing suburban office market.

Student accommodation platform HooLiv has raised ₹24 crore in pre-Series A funding led by Negen Capital to expand its presence in non-metro cities and increase bed capacity across India's growing student housing market.

Southern India's residential property market defied broader national trends in Q3 2025, with combined sales in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai surging 47 percent year-on-year to 38,644 units, driven by strong job creation and improved buyer sentiment.

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.

Ahmedabad-based Archon Powerinfra India Pvt. Ltd. has secured a major contract to redevelop Meerut City Railway Station into a modern transit hub, marking its strategic entry into India's railway infrastructure sector.

Nitesh Kumar, Managing Director and CEO of Emami Realty Limited, has been appointed Co-Chairman of the Merchant's Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Infrastructure and Real Estate Council for the 2025-26 term, with a focus on housing accessibility, sustainable practices, and policy advocacy.

Bengaluru-based Prestige Group is set to launch a 5.2-acre residential project in Mumbai's Mira Road, marking its strategic expansion into the city's emerging suburban growth corridor with value-focused housing opportunities.

The Telangana government disbursed ₹2,233 crore to Indiramma Housing Scheme beneficiaries in 2025, with over 2.18 lakh units under construction receiving milestone-linked payments directly into bank accounts.

BBMP has launched a special time-bound scheme in October 2025 allowing Bengaluru property owners to convert B Khata properties to fully recognized A Khata status, enabling access to loans, utilities, and legal standing.