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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.
How an extension of Gurugram is becoming Delhi NCR’s next real estate hotspot
Sohna is rapidly transforming from an emerging extension of Gurugram into a fast-growing housing market within Delhi NCR. Improved infrastructure, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and shifting buyer preferences for larger homes and better quality of life are driving this significant residential and investment growth.
Deven Choksey sees strong potential in power, EVs and luxury realty
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv, says the Adani Group’s fundamentals remain strong with steady EBITDA compounding and improving fund flow visibility after regulatory overhangs eased. He remains bullish on power infrastructure, EV-led auto growth, luxury real estate and data centre-linked technology companies. Choksey also sees strong long-term opportunities in companies benefiting from India’s energy transition, manufacturing expansion and rising infrastructure investments.
Real estate portfolio management firms to tap India’s billionaire population
India's wealthy are growing, creating demand for expert real estate management. Firms like Vridanta Advisory and Knight Frank are stepping in. They offer services to strategically manage property portfolios for predictable returns. This shift moves beyond market appreciation to disciplined, active oversight. Wealth managers are also partnering for integrated real estate advice.
India emerging as key APAC growth hub for AI talent and energy security: Colliers Report
India is emerging as a key growth engine in the Asia Pacific region. Driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence and a strong demographic advantage, the country is attracting global firms. Significant investments in AI and a focus on energy security are transforming corporate real estate strategies. India's large, young, and skilled workforce is a major draw.
India’s office market faces widening funding gap as deployable capital trails demand
India's commercial real estate sector sees strong demand but faces a capital shortage for new projects. Available funds can only support a fraction of future office and warehousing needs. This gap presents a significant opportunity for investors. Experts suggest increased participation from domestic pension funds and insurers, along with simplified foreign investor taxation, can boost capital flows.
AU Real Estate acquires 5.6 acre land in Siddharth Vihar, for Rs 336 crore
AU Real Estate has acquired a 5.6-acre land parcel in Siddharth Vihar, Ghaziabad through an Uttar Pradesh Awas Vikas Parishad auction for ₹336 crore. The project will be developed via its subsidiary Cosmos REIT Pvt. Ltd.
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.
Quantum AMC’s Christy Mathai sees private banks, insurance as long-term bets amid earnings risks
Christy Mathai, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, believes elevated crude and input costs could lead to earnings downgrades across sectors over the next year, especially in consumer discretionary. Despite near-term uncertainty, he remains constructive on private banks, life insurance and select real estate plays from a longer-term perspective. Mathai also said valuations in power and data centre-related themes remain expensive despite strong structural growth opportunities.
India’s realty sector sees rise in ESG-linked fundraising amid tighter lending
Indian real estate is embracing green finance. Investment funds and property platforms are linking their fundraising to environmental and governance standards. This trend is attracting institutional investors seeking stable returns and lower risks. Recent deals by Sundaram Alternates, Brookfield India REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust highlight this growing focus on ESG-aligned real estate.
Beyond tech: real estate, staffing firms invest in data centres, GCC practice to meet growing needs
Non-IT companies are seizing the tech wave. Partnerships like Uber and Adani are just the tip of the iceberg. As real estate firms dive into this lucrative market, the potential for growth is immense.
ICICI Prudential AMC buys Mumbai’s VIOS Tower office for Rs 525 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has bought nine floors in Mumbai's VIOS Tower. The deal is valued at over Rs 525 crore. This acquisition was made through their office yield fund. The acquired space is fully leased to established companies. This move strengthens the fund's presence in income-generating commercial real estate. India's office market continues to attract significant investor interest.