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IBM renewed its lease for 830,000 square feet of Embassy Golf Links Business Park office space in Bengaluru. The ₹143 crore yearly leasing contract is one of the biggest in the commercial office space category this year. According to insiders, this initiative would strengthen the US technology giant

The Supreme Court has granted permission to state-run NBCC (India) to generate an additional ₹15,000 crore by developing extra flats within the Amrapali projects. This move is intended to address the delivery of stalled homes to approximately 16,000 homebuyers, according to company executives.

WeWork India is reportedly in discussions to lease over 400,000 sq ft of office space across three significant properties in Delhi and Gurugram. This move is seen as part of their aggressive expansion strategy in the Delhi-NCR region, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Emaar India Ltd and MGF Developments Ltd have had immovable assets worth over 401 acres and ₹834 crore temporarily attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Emaar owns properties worth ₹501.13 crore, while MGF Developments retains the remaining assets at ₹332.69 crore.

The long-anticipated Dharavi Redevelopment Project, covering nearly 600 acres in Mumbai’s core, is expected to commence construction within the next 6-8 months, according to SVR Srinivas, CEO of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority of Maharashtra.

REA Group, an Australian digital real estate advertising company, will launch its first India Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Gurugram in October. Steve Maidment, the company's chief technology officer, intends to raise India's employment to 10% of its worldwide team within two years.

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorised 12 new industrial smart cities in 10 states to boost India's industry. This initiative, investing ₹28,602 crore, aims to generate 40 lakh jobs and boost industrial capacities in the nation.

The Chapter, a luxury vacation house developer supported by industry leaders including Nadir Godrej, Anand Piramal, and the Burman family of Dabur India, plans to spend around ₹850 crore. This project aims to build luxury villas in India's top leisure spots.

Real estate consultant Anarock reports that residential property prices in India's top seven cities have risen 45% in five years. Due to increased demand and fresh supplies, some micro marketplaces have seen price spikes of up to 90%.

Environmental activists have complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Navi Mumbai's Prime Minister's Awas Yojana (PMAY) is encroaching on protected mangrove zones and breaking environmental laws.

Reports have emerged about a potential plan to transfer 11 acres of prime land in Airoli, initially reserved for foreign embassies, to a prominent businessman under the pretext of developing a township.

A new DCPR 2034 rule by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) targets the expansion and rehabilitation of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The new Regulation 13(10) applies only to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, not other BMC clubs, gymkhanas, or designated plots.

To promote affordable housing in India, the government has quadrupled the financial allocation to ₹10 lakh crore under the PMAY Urban 2.0 scheme. This extra funding is intended to boost affordable housing, especially for individuals relocating to cities for better jobs.

With new regulations, the RBI has changed how housing finance companies (HFCs) can raise and handle public deposits. New rules restrict HFCs from boosting public deposits for more than five years. The RBI has also lowered the deposit limit from three times to 1.5 times net owned funds.

Table Space, a managed workspace provider, will spend $100 million (₹840 crore) in office assets, include a ₹450 crore agreement with Panchshil Realty for 900,000 square feet of space in Pune. Table Space will make many acquisitions to extend its presence in India's main cities.