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India's real estate sector saw private equity inflows decline 15% year-on-year to $2.2 billion in H1 FY26, reflecting selective investor confidence amid global uncertainty while average deal sizes remained stable at $60-100 million.

Sahara India has approached the Supreme Court seeking approval to sell 88 prime real estate assets, including Aamby Valley and Sahara City Lucknow, to Adani Properties in a landmark deal that could reshape India's distressed asset landscape.

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.

Kolte-Patil Developers has acquired a 7.5-acre land parcel in Bhugaon, Pune, with plans for a premium residential development valued at ₹1,400 crore, reinforcing its strategic expansion into the city's high-growth suburban corridors.

Mahindra Lifespaces has been appointed as the preferred developer for redeveloping four residential societies in Malad West, Mumbai, on a 1.65-acre land parcel with an estimated development potential of ₹800 crore, strengthening the company's urban rejuvenation strategy in the western suburbs

The Navi Mumbai municipal authorities have demolished unauthorized construction in Ghansoli despite prior warnings, signaling strict enforcement of building regulations across the city.

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SEZ developers and operators have urged the Indian government to relax import restrictions, provide tax relief, and amend trade policies to enhance competitiveness. The demands include QCO exemptions, FTWZ vehicle import authorization, and domestic market flexibility for better capacity utilization.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a Goregaon West housing society's appointment of a redevelopment builder, ruling that the 2019 government guidelines on tendering are advisory and that the society's democratic decision with 76 out of 83 members supporting the project.

CREDAI-MCHI has contributed ₹3.65 crore to Maharashtra's Chief Minister's Relief Fund for flood relief operations, with 44 member developers participating in this humanitarian initiative presented to CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.

India's flexible workspace market witnessed dramatic divergence in 2024, with enterprises more than doubling their average seat requirements to 53 while startups reduced theirs by 55% to just 10 seats, reflecting distinct strategic priorities in commercial real estate adoption.

Mumbai's first fully underground Metro line, the 33.5-km Aqua Line (Metro 3), opened with record-breaking ridership of over 1.56 lakh passengers on day one, offering dramatic time and cost savings while connecting key business districts from Aarey to Cuffe Parade.

Mumbai's new Mumbai One app has revolutionized urban commuting by enabling passengers to plan and pay for multi-modal journeys across 11 transport operators using a single dynamic QR ticket, marking India's first truly integrated metropolitan mobility platform.

Crisil Ltd has entered into a landmark 15-year lease agreement worth approximately ₹600 crore for over 250,000 sq ft of premium office space at Hiranandani's Lightbridge tower in Saki Vihar, Mumbai, marking one of the city's largest single-tenant commercial deals this year.

LL's Global CEO Christian Ulbrich has identified India as transitioning from an emerging to an established real estate investment market, driven by reforms, transparency, and strong economic fundamentals attracting institutional capital.