15 Feb 2026

Dubai's residential real estate market is evolving into a dual-track structure, where homes increasingly function as lifestyle assets rather than conventional housing, according to Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of luxury brand Keturah. He said the market is moving away from high-volume, speculative development towards purpose-led, wellness-integrated projects focused on long-term liveability. As the sector matures in 2026, standard residential supply is expected to face slower absorption and compressed margins, while experience-driven developments are likely to outperform. Demand, he noted, is consolidating around projects that emphasise privacy, quality, sustainability and community, supported by Dubai's stable regulatory environment and rising interest from global investors seeking capital preservation and lifestyle integration.Read more

14 Feb 2026

Smartworks Coworking Spaces Limited has expanded its Mumbai footprint with a 182,300 sq ft managed office lease at The Square, a commercial development by Lloyds Realty Developers Ltd in Andheri (East). With this addition, Smartworks total portfolio in Mumbai has crossed 2 million sq ft, reinforcing its position in India's financial capital. The IGBC Gold pre-certified building is strategically located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (T2) and key metro corridors, enhancing accessibility for enterprise occupiers. The expansion follows recent large-scale campus additions in Vikhroli and Navi Mumbai. The company said the move aligns with sustained enterprise demand for high-grade, flexible managed office spaces across Mumbai's prime commercial hubs.Read more

14 Feb 2026

Housing sales across India's top 15 tier-2 cities declined 10% year-on-year in 2025 to 1,56,181 units, while new launches fell 6% to 1,36,243 units, according to data released by PropEquity. Despite the drop in volumes, total sales value remained flat at INR 1.48 lakh crore, reflecting rising property prices and growing premiumisation. Sales of homes priced below INR 1 crore fell 15% YoY, reducing their share to 72%, while homes priced above INR 1 crore grew 9% YoY, increasing their share to 28%. Gujarat's four cities accounted for nearly two-thirds of total sales and launches, with Ahmedabad alone contributing 33% of total absorption. The report indicates that tier-2 markets are increasingly mirroring tier-1 cities in pricing trends and demand patterns.Read more

14 Feb 2026

Ashiana Housing Ltd has posted a consolidated net profit of INR 56.65 crore for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26, up from INR 46.29 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to a regulatory filing. The company's total income rose markedly to INR 505.01 crore from INR 353.08 crore in the same period, reflecting stronger revenue recognition as construction activity and sales momentum progressed across its projects. The rise in profitability and revenues indicates improving operational execution amid a stable residential real estate demand environment. Ashiana Housing's portfolio spans multiple urban and peri-urban locations, with a mix of completed, ongoing and forthcoming developments. While the company did not provide a project-wise income breakdown, the quarterly results suggest continued conversion of sales and delivery milestones into financial performance.Read more

14 Feb 2026

Pan IIT Alumni India has welcomed the interim India-US trade framework, stating that it could significantly accelerate India's push in semiconductors, data centres and advanced technology manufacturing. The alumni body said the framework, read alongside the Union Budget, reflects a clear strategic alignment between global technology partnerships and domestic capacity-building. According to Pan IIT Alumni India, improved access to advanced components and closer cooperation with the United States come at a critical juncture as India expands semiconductor fabrication, packaging and design under its incentive programmes. It also highlighted the Budget's proposed tax holiday for foreign cloud service providers using Indian data centres as a strong signal to global investors. Together, the measures were said to strengthen supply chain resilience, support digital infrastructure expansion and enhance India's position within global technology value chains.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Nido Home Finance, the housing finance arm of Edelweiss Financial Services, through a mix of secondary stake purchase and fresh capital infusion. The transaction, valued at around INR 2,100 crore or USD 230 million, will result in Carlyle entities holding nearly 73% ownership on a fully diluted basis. The deal also includes participation from Aditya Puri's family office and is subject to multiple regulatory approvals.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated e-auction proceedings against six properties in Mumbai for non-payment of property tax amounting to INR 455.48 crore. The civic body also issued 21-day final notices to two additional defaulters in the Fort area of south Mumbai. The identified properties are located in Goregaon (West), Bandra (West), Dahisar, Parel, Mazgaon and Malad-Kurar village. Authorities said attachment and distraint action has been taken under provisions of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. If dues remain unpaid after movable assets are auctioned, immovable properties will be put up for sale in compliance with statutory provisions and a Bombay High Court interim order.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Kolkata witnessed a sharp 239 per cent year-on-year rise in Global Capability Centre (GCC) leasing in 2025, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield. GCC gross leasing in the city increased to 0.51 million square feet (MSF) in 2025 from 0.15 MSF in 2024. GCCs accounted for 30 per cent of Kolkata's total office leasing of 1.71 MSF during the year, up from 9 per cent in the previous year. While overall volumes remain modest compared to record pan-India GCC leasing of 29.3 MSF in 2025, the data signals strengthening market depth and rising talent-driven demand. IT-BPM firms led sectoral demand, and EMEA-headquartered companies emerged as the primary occupiers.Read more

13 Feb 2026

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has taken another step to expand its footprint by signing a lease deed for additional capacity in Mumbai. The company disclosed that the expansion will require an investment of around INR 250 million. The move aligns with Smartworks ongoing strategy to grow its presence in key commercial markets where demand for flexible office space remains steady. Mumbai continues to be a core market for coworking operators due to sustained demand from enterprises and mid-sized firms seeking managed and flexible workspaces.Read more

13 Feb 2026

The RBI has proposed a regulatory change exempting small non-deposit-taking NBFCs with assets under INR 1,000 crore from mandatory registration, creating a new category called Unregistered Type I NBFCs. These companies, which operate without public funds or customer interaction, are considered low-risk and not subject to systemic concerns. The exemption, effective April 2026, aims to ease compliance while maintaining safeguards, as any such NBFC intending to access public funds or serve customers must register as a Type II NBFC. The RBI is seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft directions by March.Read more