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25 Aug 2025
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is set to auction 93 prime plots across Hyderabad from September 17 to 19. The plots are located in areas including Bachupally, Turkayamjal, Kokapet, Poppalguda, Chandanagar, Bairagiguda, Gandi Maisamma, Suraram, and Medipally. The upset prices range from INR 35,000 to INR 1.75 lakh per square yard. The proceeds from the auction will fund key infrastructure projects, including two elevated corridors and a greenfield radial road in Future City.Read more
24 Aug 2025
US-based semiconductor firm Microchip Technology has acquired 1.72 lakh sq ft of office space in Whitefield,Bengaluru for INR 176 crore. The purchase, which includes two commercial blocks from Ascendum Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., marks one of the largest office space buyouts in the city this quarter. The deal, valued at approximately INR 10,230 per sq ft, underscores a growing trend of global tech companies consolidating and owning assets in India to support their long-term growth and expand their R&D footprint.Read more
24 Aug 2025
Israel Aerospace India Services Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has leased a 45,277 sq ft office space in Gurugram's Intellion IT Park for a monthly rent of INR 32.14 lakh. The five-year lease, which includes a 15% rent escalation every three years, is part of IAI's strategy to expand its presence in India. This move aligns with the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, as the company plans to establish a large-scale hub for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of defense equipment in the Gurugram area.Read more
23 Aug 2025
Window Magic has been appointed to provide uPVC and aluminium windows and doors for the Sarojini Nagar redevelopment project in New Delhi. The plan includes building 86 high-rise GPRA towers spread over 107 acres, with more than 4,000 homes for central government employees. The project is being executed by Varindera Construction and Girdhari Lal Construction under the Central Government Residential Project framework. Alongside housing, the development will feature essential facilities such as schools, a library, a community hall, and a police station, making it a self-contained urban space.Read more
23 Aug 2025
Transteel has recently secured workspace orders totaling INR 7.5 crore from leading companies, including Brookfield Properties, Oberoi Realty, and GE Healthcare. The orders cover complete office solutions, including interior design, construction, and supply of ergonomic furniture across multiple cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai. With these projects, the company's total order book has crossed INR 44 crore. Transteel expects to complete the orders within 60 to 90 days. The company is also planning to expand its Design & Build vertical aggressively, targeting a compound annual growth rate of 49% over the next five years.Read more
23 Aug 2025
In a high-value real estate transaction, Heena Lalwani, a promoter of Aatman Innovations Private Limited, has purchased a luxury apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, for INR 113.42 crore. The 9,862 sq. ft. property, located in the prestigious Avalon Tower by Lodha Developers, was registered on August 18, 2025. This deal, along with a similar high-ticket purchase in the same building earlier this year, highlights the continued demand for luxury properties in Mumbai's prime localities.Read more
23 Aug 2025
Aawas Yojana has appointed Ankit Sharma as Director International Community Engagement & Public Confidence. He is tasked with leading more than 2,500 housing awareness drives across India to reach 1.5 crore citizens by 2027, while creating 3.5 lakh jobs in related sectors by 2028. Alongside this, Sharma will focus on engaging the global diaspora through 10 dedicated platforms across the UK, Middle East, US, and Australia by 2026. These initiatives are expected to bring INR 25,000 crore in NRI housing investments by 2030 and contribute INR 1.2 lakh crore to India's housing economy.Read more
22 Aug 2025
The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) recently allocated 82 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) using a transparent lottery system. The lottery, conducted at the Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Chowkaghat, saw 642 beneficiaries competing for homes in Harhua and Kurhua villages. The process was carried out in the presence of senior officials, including VDA Vice-Chairman Pulkit Garg and Additional District Magistrate Vandita Srivastava, ensuring fairness. This initiative reflects the government's continued focus on providing affordable housing and upholding transparency in allocation.Read more
22 Aug 2025
Realty firm NeoLiv has acquired a 17.5-acre land parcel in Khopoli within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for the development of a new housing project. The company plans to invest INR 150 crore to build a residential project featuring approximately 180 plots and villas. This new acquisition marks NeoLiv's third project, following successful ventures in Kundli-Sonipat, Haryana, and a luxury housing project in Alibaug. The company, founded by former Godrej Properties CEO Mohit Malhotra and other industry experts, is backed by a SEBI-regulated AIF Fund to ensure financial security for its customers.Read more
21 Aug 2025
Sattva Group has partnered with Aurm to introduce bank-grade vaults within luxury residential projects, creating what they call a "legacy layer" for secure, insured asset storage at home. With India's gold holdings exceeding 25,000 tonnes and bank lockers often oversubscribed, the initiative offers residents 24x7 biometric access, robotic retrieval, and insurance cover up to INR 1 crore per locker. Aurm has already installed 5,000+ lockers across 20 communities, maintaining high occupancy. The first Sattva project to feature the technology will be Vasanta Skye near Bengaluru airport, with more launches planned.Read more