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The Bombay High Court has clarified that CIDCO's 22.5 percent developed land return scheme is optional for landowners, who can instead demand full monetary compensation under statutory land acquisition laws, strengthening property owner rights in major infrastructure zones.

Lodha Developers has appointed Amandeep Singh, a senior executive from DLF Limited, as Regional CEO for Delhi-NCR operations effective October 27, 2025, signaling the company's strategic push into the National Capital Region's growing real estate market.

The Union Government has unveiled road infrastructure projects worth over ₹2,000 crore in Puducherry, including a 4-km elevated corridor and a 38-km four-lane highway section on NH-32 to enhance connectivity and drive real estate growth.

The real estate sector has emerged as a preferred investment option during Diwali 2025, driven by RBI rate cuts, festive sentiment, and strong demand for premium housing across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has cleared eight housing and commercial projects valued at ₹1,948 crore across six cities, signaling a strategic expansion beyond NCR markets into tier-2 and tier-3 territories including Jhansi and Firozabad.

Leading film production company Dharma Productions has leased 5,500 square feet of premium office space in Andheri West's Lotus Signature tower for four years, starting at ₹15 lakh monthly rent, reflecting the entertainment industry's confidence in Mumbai's commercial property market.

Credit ratings firm CRISIL has relocated its Mumbai headquarters from Powai to Andheri East's Lightbridge IT Park, signing a 15-year lease worth approximately ₹597 crore for 2.5 lakh square feet of premium office space.

Siddhartha Sacheti, CEO of Jaipur Gems, has reportedly purchased two luxury apartments in Mumbai's Worli area for ₹160 crore, reinforcing confidence in the city's ultra-premium residential market.

Bengaluru-based Sobha Limited has announced plans to launch 15 new real estate projects worth approximately ₹22,000 crore over the next 18 months across eight major Indian cities, spanning 16.7 million square feet of residential and commercial space.

The Delhi Development Authority has launched its most ambitious housing project — a 48-storey residential tower at Karkardooma offering 1,026 premium flats priced between ₹1.78 crore and ₹3.09 crore, with registrations opening October 31, 2025.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra no longer need NOCs from the Registrar for redevelopment, declaring the authorities' role as strictly supervisory and ending a major source of bureaucratic delays and corruption.

Real estate advisors caution Indian homebuyers that Italy's €1 home schemes involve significant hidden costs, complex legal requirements, and mandatory renovations, making them far less attractive than advertised for international investors seeking European second homes.

Financial experts analyze property investments versus mutual funds, revealing that the superior wealth creation strategy depends on individual financial goals, risk appetite, and liquidity needs rather than universal superiority.

Keystone Realtors promoters have launched an OFS of up to 3.63% equity at ₹550 per share, valued at approximately ₹251 crore, to meet public shareholding norms and provide exit options.

The National Capital Region's real estate landscape has fundamentally shifted, with peripheral corridors like New Gurugram, Dwarka Expressway, and Greater Noida now driving residential growth at a pace that decisively outpaces traditional city-centre locations.