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25 Jan 2026
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has called for a coordinated planning approach to integrate new metro corridors with elevated road infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to tackle chronic congestion in Old Gurugram. In a meeting led by GMDA Chief Executive Officer PC Meena, senior officials from Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) and the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) were directed to share technical inputs and align plans for metro alignments and elevated road corridors. The coordination is intended to ensure preservation of right of way (ROW) for future demands from both metro ridership and road traffic, particularly along Old Railway Road and the Gurugram Railway Station Bhondsi stretch. The plan envisages operational integration between the Millennium City Centre Cyber City metro line and the proposed route connecting Gurugram Railway Station to Bhondsi, underscoring a multi-modal, multi-level mobility vision to improve travel efficiency and support the city's rapid urban growth.Read more
23 Jan 2026
Eternal Ltd, the parent company of Zomato, has agreed a lease for a substantial commercial office space of 2,78,249 sq ft in Intellion Park, Sector 59, Gurugram, with a monthly rent payment of roughly INR 2.33 crore, according to lease deed documents. The transaction covers seven floors the ground level and floors four through nine under a lease running just under five years, which began in October 2025. The agreement includes a three-year lock-in clause, a 15% rent escalation after three years, and a rent-free fit-out period of six months and 14 days to facilitate tenant customisations before rent payments commence. A security deposit equivalent to six months rent has been paid, and the premises will provide 371 dedicated car parking spaces, calculated on the basis of one parking slot per 750 sq ft. The lease reflects strong occupier demand in Gurugram's commercial office market.Read more
23 Jan 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally seized two ultra-luxury apartments in Gurugram valued at a combined INR 73 crore as part of an expanding money-laundering investigation linked to the Gensol Group and its associated entities. The properties, located in the high-end residential complexes DLF Camellias and DLF The Magnolias, were attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on allegations that the group's promoters diverted public funds and grants for personal enrichment. One apartment, registered to a Gensol Group company, is valued at about INR 40.57 crore, while the other, held by an associated firm, is worth around INR 32.28 crore. Alongside the properties, the ED has also frozen over INR 14 crore in bank balances held across group-related accounts. The action follows multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed by law enforcement agencies, including the Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation, in connection with alleged criminal conspiracies involving diverted loans and state-backed grant funds.Read more
22 Jan 2026
The Supreme Court has overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had directed a CBI investigation into alleged illegal land use in the Ambience Mall project in Gurugram. The top court held that the order was based on unverified material and ignored key facts, including long delays by petitioners. It noted that the mall, hotel, and residential complex were built years ago with visible commercial activity. The court also stayed an environmental compensation of INR 10 crore imposed by the National Green Tribunal.Read more
21 Jan 2026
Authorities in Gurugram have undertaken a significant demolition drive to clear illegal colonies developed without required permissions, razing unauthorised structures across 8.5 acres of land. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), supported by local police, carried out the crackdown with enforcement actions in the Pataudi and Farukhnagar areas. In the first phase of the operation, the DTCP dismantled unauthorised development across about 5 acres at two sites in the Pataudi revenue estate, removing damp-proof courses, boundary walls, and internal roads. A second phase targeted approximately 3.5 acres in Sultanpur and Jurola villages of Farukhnagar, where internal infrastructure was also demolished, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb unplanned urbanisation and halt the sale or occupation of land without statutory approvals.Read more
18 Jan 2026
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) intensified its property tax collection efforts in the last one and a half months of the fiscal year, raising INR 30 crore. This helped the civic body exceed its earlier annual target of INR 275 crore, with total collections reaching around INR 295 crore. Over 410 notices were issued to defaulters, and 55 properties were sealed for non-payment. Officials are now focusing on commercial activities in residential zones to increase compliance. The drive highlights MCG's efforts to strengthen revenue collection and enforce tax discipline.Read more
17 Jan 2026
Gurugram authorities have issued show-cause notices to 90 ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants operating without required permits or in violation of environmental and land-use norms. The action is part of a broader enforcement drive to regulate construction activity, curb unregulated industrial units and mitigate pollution and traffic issues linked to unauthorised RMC operations. Officials say many plants were found functioning in non-industrial areas, lacking clearances and posing risks to nearby communities. The notices instruct operators to justify continued operations or face potential closure and penalties.Read more
15 Jan 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the promoter of a Gurugram-based real estate firm in connection with a Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing fraud. The agency alleges that fraudulent practices were used to obtain PMAY subsidies a central government scheme intended to help low- and middle-income homebuyers purchase affordable housing. The case was registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after initial investigation revealed financial irregularities and diversion of funds linked to the alleged misuse of subsidy benefits. Assets linked to the promoter have reportedly been attached as part of the investigation, and the matter is now proceeding through legal processes.Read more
13 Jan 2026
Signature Global has indicated it will fall short of its FY26 sales bookings target of INR 12,700 crore due to a slowdown in demand in Gurugram's luxury housing segment. The company, however, aims to match its previous fiscal year's performance of INR 10,290 crore in sales bookings. During the December quarter, sales bookings declined 27 per cent year-on-year to INR 2,020 crore, while bookings for the first nine months of the fiscal fell 23 per cent to INR 6,680 crore. The moderation in demand follows sharp post-pandemic price increases in the Gurugram residential market, impacting buyer sentiment and transaction volumes.Read more
12 Jan 2026
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth over INR 50 crore in connection with a money-laundering probe tied to an alleged homebuyers fraud involving Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd (OSBPL), a Gurugram-based realty firm. The move comes after detailed financial investigations revealed that funds collected from homebuyers for residential projects were diverted for unrelated purposes, including personal expenses and acquisition of other properties. Key assets attached include a villa, a hotel, a resort, several office spaces, and multiple land parcels across Gurugram, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra, with total seized value at around INR 51.57 crore. The ED also seized cash and bank deposits linked to the company and its promoter, who was arrested last year in connection with the probe. The action reflects intensified regulatory scrutiny to protect buyer interests and enforce financial accountability in real estate.Read more
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11 Jan 2026
The Gurugram district administration has approved the demolition of four residential towers at the NBCC Green View condominium in Sector 37D after prolonged safety concerns, marking a major step toward resolving the longstanding crisis around the project. Towers A, B, C and D comprising about 580 flats were previously declared structurally unsafe and uninhabitable years ago, forcing evacuation and legal scrutiny. Authorities have now cleared the move to raze these deteriorated buildings to mitigate potential hazards, following multi-level reviews and stakeholder consultations. The decision addresses persistent risks posed by the ageing structures and opens the way for future redesign or redevelopment once the unsafe towers are dismantled. This development underlines the priority given to resident safety in urban housing governance and the need for proactive structural assessment in large real estate complexes.Read more
10 Jan 2026
Gurugram's building code enforcement has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent High Court ruling that flagged widespread violations of development norms and regulatory lapses in the city. The judgment directed civic and planning authorities to audit and address breaches related to setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR) limits, building heights, and unauthorised construction practices. It also highlighted concerns over compromised urban infrastructure, including road capacities, stormwater drainage and public utilities, that have worsened due to non-compliant development. The court's order empowers local bodies to take corrective measures, including issuing show-cause notices, initiating demolition actions for serious breaches, and tightening approval processes. Stakeholders say the ruling could mark a turning point in curbing irregularities and improving planning discipline in Gurugram's rapidly expanding real estate landscape.Read more
07 Jan 2026
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth INR 51.57 crore linked to Gurugram-based Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd as part of a money laundering investigation tied to alleged homebuyers fraud. The action covers immovable properties across multiple states and liquid funds held by the company, its promoter and related entities. The probe stems from police cases alleging diversion of buyers money, repeated resale of housing units and misuse of funds collected for affordable housing projects. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of fund handling practices in residential real estate.Read more
06 Jan 2026
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has sealed properties with outstanding tax dues totalling around INR 43 lakh, taking enforcement action against defaulters in the city. The sealed properties include residential and commercial premises where property tax liabilities were not cleared despite repeated notices, prompting the civic body to act under its regulatory powers. Officials said property tax compliance is essential to ensure uninterrupted civic services and sustain local infrastructure funding. The move follows systematic tracking of non-payers and reflects the MCG's intensified effort to improve revenue realisation and enforce property tax laws, while encouraging timely compliance by all property owners in Gurugram.Read more
06 Jan 2026
Residents and environmental groups in Gurgaon have urged the Indian government to pursue UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the Aravalli hills, highlighting the need for long-term ecological protection. Organized by the Aravalli Bachao Citizens Movement (ABCM), the initiative emphasized restoring the entire 76,000 sq km range rather than limiting protection based on narrow landform definitions tied to mining. Attendees also demanded halts to mining and construction, stricter emission norms, free public transport, and higher taxes on private vehicles to support sustainable mobility. Discussions included recent Supreme Court decisions on hill classification and ongoing conservation challenges.Read more
02 Jan 2026
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) recently took enforcement action against property tax defaulters after repeated non-payment notices, sealing several properties across key localities for overdue taxes exceeding INR 18 crore. Officials said the move is part of an ongoing campaign to improve compliance and ensure funds for essential civic services such as roads, water supply and sanitation. The corporation has already collected significant revenue this financial year and expects further growth. Authorities reminded owners that property tax is a key revenue source and urged timely payment to avoid such measures and additional penalties.Read more
30 Dec 2025
The Department of Town and Country Planning in Gurugram has initiated enforcement action against Sewa Corporate Park on MG Road for alleged unauthorised subdivision and sale of commercial units. Officials said the project had approvals for change of land use and occupation but was later split into shops and offices without the mandatory licence under state planning laws. A show-cause notice has been issued, and registrations of further sale deeds have been halted. Authorities are reviewing executed sale deeds to assess the extent of violations, while the municipal corporation may take separate action for breach of land-use conditions. The move reflects stricter enforcement to curb unauthorised commercial development and safeguard buyer interests.Read more
29 Dec 2025
Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted an organised property fraud syndicate that duped a woman of INR 12.04 crore through a fake sale of a luxury apartment at DLF Camellias in Gurugram. Five accused have been arrested for using forged bank auction documents to falsely claim ownership of the property. Investigations revealed that the defrauded amount was routed through multiple bank accounts to conceal transactions. Police believe the group has carried out similar scams across states, with total fraud proceeds estimated to exceed INR 200 crore.Read more
27 Dec 2025
Signature Global has announced an investment of around INR 4,800 crore to develop a large luxury residential project in Gurugram, reflecting its expansion strategy amid sustained demand for premium homes. The newly launched project, Sarvam at DXP Estate, is located along the Dwarka Expressway and will comprise nearly 1,800 apartments across a 13.56-acre site. Positioned in the INR 3-4 crore price bracket, the development will be rolled out in phases and will focus strongly on sustainability and wellness-led living. The project is expected to support the company's annual sales targets while strengthening its presence in the high-end residential segment.Read more
26 Dec 2025
Realty firm J Estates has forayed into the senior living housing segment with the acquisition of three land parcels in Gurugram, where it plans to develop more than 450 homes for elderly residents. Spread across over eight acres, the three upcoming premium projects are expected to generate a combined Gross Development Value (GDV) of around INR 2,100 crore. The move marks a strategic diversification for the company as it taps into the growing demand for purpose-built senior housing in India. J Estates said the projects will focus on creating thoughtfully designed living environments that promote well-being, social interaction, and peace of mind for senior citizens, a segment expected to gain prominence in the coming years.Read more
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