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Flexible workspace provider Smartworks has expanded internationally by leasing 35,000 square feet of office space in Singapore. Smartworks is one of the first Indian flexible workspace companies to operate abroad.

Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India has leased a three-story commercial tower in Hinjewadi, Pune, for over five years. In the Embassy Tech Zone of the Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park in the second phase of Hinjewadi development, this new office occupies over 123,000 sq ft in the Hudson Block.

The closing of the Sion Road Over Bridge (ROB) has disrupted downtown Mumbai's east-west connection. As traffic congestion increases, emphasis is turning to the monorail, which might fill the ROB's hole. New rake and signalling system bring hope to the monorail.

Thane Ring Metro approval would transform urban transit in Mumbai's most active district. As an essential infrastructure project, it will reduce traffic, increase connectivity, and promote sustainable growth. Ghar presents 5 ways the Thane Ring Metro might change Thane urban mobility by 2029.

SEBI-registered alternative investment fund (AIF) Triveda Capital has raised 80 crore in its first close, aiming to raise 250 crore. Ranjan Pai, chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group, led the investment, a milestone for the new fund.

Golden Growth vehicle (GGF), a category-II alternative investment vehicle, aims to collect 400 crore for land purchase in South Delhi to create luxury apartments. After its first financing round, the fund bought property in South Delhi's posh Anand Niketan residential complex.

Mumbai-based real estate developer Kalpataru filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise Rs 1,590 crore through an IPO. All revenues (minus IPO expenditures) will benefit the firm because the IPO is a fresh equity share issuance with no offer-for-sale component.

Rajasthan would implement extensive land reforms to increase greenfield manufacturing land available. Rajasthan's Principal Secretary (Industries) Ajitabh Sharma reported ₹5.2 lakh crore in investment proposals for renewable energy equipment and petrochemical production.

Mumbai Metro 1, which serves Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar, reached 5 lakh daily ridership. The corridor has never had such a high number on a weekday in its 10 years. Ridership increased due to Metro expansion and good weather.

KSH Infra, a leading developer of storage and logistics parks, would spend ₹450 crore in a 50-acre industrial and logistics park in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This is KSH Infra's strategic southern Indian market entrance.

Max Estates, the Max Group's real estate subsidiary, received Noida Authority clearance to manage the 'Delhi One' commercial project in Sector 16B. The business settled dues of ₹613 crore.

Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd (KIAL) invested ₹450 crore in Supertech's ‘Supernova’ project in Sector 94, Noida. This large financial investment would revive the project, which Supertech had stopped owing to financial issues.

Indian real estate developers have focused more on hotels due to the rising travel industry. Post-pandemic domestic travel is increasing demand for premium hotel infrastructure, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

As the first Times Redevelopment Awards 2024 honoured Mumbai's future leaders, the skyline shone with innovation. Though complicated, BMC Commissioner Dr. Bhushan Gagrani called redevelopment the ultimate answer to Mumbai's land problem, calling it innovation rather than repetition.

Godrej Properties and Sobha won three important land lots in a Greater Noida Authority auction. The auction saw strong participation, exceeding the reserve price of ₹738 crore with offers totalling ₹1,500 crore.