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Cabinet clears Rs 2,169 crore worth Ahmedabad Metro airport extension
The Union Cabinet has approved the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project. This 6-km extension will connect Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The project aims to improve urban mobility and connectivity to key development hubs. It will feature four elevated and one underground station.
Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projects
Maharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals for government land deals. It will help accelerate investment and redevelopment projects across the state. This reform is expected to simplify processes and boost development. It will benefit housing, industrial, and infrastructure projects significantly.
DDA extends last date of booking under its Towering Heights residential scheme
The Delhi Development Authority has extended the booking period for its 'DDA Towering Heights' housing scheme in Karkardooma, East Delhi, until June 30. This extension offers a further chance for individual buyers and government agencies to purchase flats in Delhi's tallest residential building, a 48-storey tower developed under the city's Transit Oriented Development policy.
Puravankara Bengaluru housing project: Realty firm signs joint development agreement for Rs 1,100 Crore at Doddagubbi
Realty firm Puravankara Ltd has entered into an agreement with a landowner to develop a large housing project in Bengaluru. The project, spread across 11 acres, is expected to generate revenue of Rs 1,100 crore. This development signifies a significant expansion for the company in the Bengaluru real estate market. Puravankara has a substantial land bank and ongoing projects across multiple cities.
Development Bank of Japan makes maiden realty investment in India with HDFC Capital
Development Bank of Japan has invested in HDFC Capital's H-DREAM Fund, marking its first real estate venture in India. The fund focuses on affordable housing and has raised over $350 million towards a $500 million target. The development shows growing Japanese interest in India's real estate.
Japan’s Development Bank invests in Indian real estate through HDFC Capital fund
Japan's Development Bank of Japan Inc. has entered India's residential property market. It committed capital to HDFC Capital's affordable and mid-income housing platform. This marks a significant new entry of Japanese institutional capital. The investment supports sustainable development and addresses India's housing shortage. It also enhances geographic diversification for the bank's overseas real estate portfolio.
Kalpataru inks Rs 1,250 crore cluster redevelopment in Mumbai’s Kandivali
Realty developer Kalpataru has secured a significant cluster redevelopment project in Ashok Nagar, Kandivali. This project, spanning 2.8 acres, involves five housing societies and has a gross development value of approximately Rs 1,250 crore. The development will feature residential spaces and high-street retail.
Puravankara acquires 15 acre land in Bengaluru for housing project; eyes Rs 2,300 crore revenue
Puravankara Ltd has acquired a significant 14.57-acre land parcel in Bengaluru. This acquisition is set to pave the way for a new housing project with an impressive revenue potential of around Rs 2,300 crore. The company's strategic move strengthens its presence in the Bengaluru real estate market. This development underscores Puravankara's commitment to expanding its project pipeline.
Farmhouses, plots near Delhi NCR see demand surge as city homes get costlier
Homebuyers and investors are increasingly drawn to plotted developments and farmhouse communities within a two-hour drive of major cities. Rising urban housing costs are fueling this trend. Areas like Sonipat, Panipat, and Faridabad in NCR are seeing significant plotted development activity. Naugaon in Rajasthan is emerging as a popular destination for farmhouse projects.
More RWAs may find their place in the Sun as govt looks to scale rooftop solar installations
As part of a nationwide strategy to enhance rooftop solar energy deployment, resident welfare associations are emerging as crucial allies for the government. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is specifically designed to cater to apartment complexes and cooperative housing societies, unlocking renewable energy avenues in urban locales where individual roof spaces are limited.
Adani, Reliance, Lodha, JSW bid for 206-acre Mumbai redevelopment projects
Leading real estate firms are vying to redevelop three large housing colonies in Mumbai. These projects span prime areas like Worli, Bandra Reclamation, and Andheri West. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is overseeing the process. This initiative aims to upgrade living standards for residents in older colonies. It promises modern housing and improved urban infrastructure for thousands.
Bandhan Bank, Urban Company among 18 smallcaps where promoters decreased their stakes in Q4
Promoters reduced their holdings in 18 smallcap companies during the January to March quarter. Bandhan Bank, Urban Company, and Aadhar Housing Finance are among those where promoter stakes fell. This trend was identified in a report by JM Financial. Investors are watching these movements closely.