Category: Bangalore

The acquisition of land for Bengaluru Metro Phase 2B is at a standstill.

February 22, 2022

The land acquisition issue for the Shettigere depot has now become a bottleneck for the airport metro line. The Phase 2B extension (Airport Line–K R Puram to Kempegowda International Airport) is 38 kilometres long, according to Metro officials. The construction of a Metro depot at Shettigere is a critical component for this stretch. The State […]

The acquisition of land for Bengaluru Metro Phase 2B is at a standstill.more

In FY22, SBI disburses Rs 1.12 lakh crore in home loans

February 11, 2022

State Bank of India (SBI) has disbursed a record Rs 1.12 lakh crore in loans to individual home buyers through the end of January in FY22, as demand for housing in the hinterland surged, allowing it to leapfrog specialist lenders in the mortgage business. This represents a 20% increase over the same period in FY21. […]

In FY22, SBI disburses Rs 1.12 lakh crore in home loansmore

Builders cannot impose maintenance fees unless they have an OC: NCDRC.

February 1, 2022

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled that builders cannot charge maintenance fees to buyers who are forced to take possession and begin living in their flats without an Occupancy Certificate (OC) due to delays on the part of builders in obtaining all necessary clearances from the authorities. As per apex consumer forum, homebuyers will […]

Builders cannot impose maintenance fees unless they have an OC: NCDRC.more

Smartworks announces investment of US$25 Mn in its new Venture – Smartworks Technology Services.

January 27, 2022

Strengthens Senior leadership with appointment of Anuj Nangpal as CEO. Mumbai – December 13, 2021: Smartworks, India’s leading Enterprise-focused Managed office space provider, today announced the launch of its new venture, Smartworks Technology Services. The new venture aims to launch a Building Operating Platform and Workspace Management SaaS product targeted at landlords and organizations globally, centered on […]

Smartworks announces investment of US$25 Mn in its new Venture – Smartworks Technology Services.more

VBHC announces pre-launch of the “VBHC Rowland Park” in Palghar

January 26, 2022

The project offers modern amenities at affordable prices, and it is the only row house development in the region. Mumbai, 17th December 2021: VBHC Value Homes Private Limited (formerly known as Value and Budget Housing Corporation Private Limited), today announced the pre-launch of their new project “VBHC Rowland Park”, in Palghar, Maharashtra. The Rowland Park […]

VBHC announces pre-launch of the “VBHC Rowland Park” in Palgharmore

India and the Asian Development Bank have agreed to a $500 million loan to develop the Bengaluru metro rail network.

August 25, 2021

On Monday, India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $500 million loan agreement to extend Bengaluru’s metro rail network with the construction of two new metro lines totalling 56 kilometres in length. The agreement was signed by India’s Additional Secretary, Economic Affairs, Rajat Kumar Mishra, and the lender’s Country Director of ADB’s India […]

India and the Asian Development Bank have agreed to a $500 million loan to develop the Bengaluru metro rail network.more

In the event of a lockdown, retailers have stated that they will only pay rent in proportion to their actual business.

July 16, 2021

The top retailers and restaurant chains such as Reliance Retail, Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Domino, Plum by Bent Chair, Mamagoto, Farzi Café, Lee, Wrangler & Cafe Warehouse, etc., insist on introduction of clauses in all new leases, which state that in the event of government-mandated closures of stores and business, they do not pay rent […]

In the event of a lockdown, retailers have stated that they will only pay rent in proportion to their actual business.more

Registration of property stops in Karnataka; builders fear a disruption of cash flow.

May 14, 2021

The registration of property has stopped across Karnataka because after declaring a two-week lockdown, the government shut its 243 offices of the sub-registrar for the time being. “To ensure the safety of our staff and the public our offices have been closed down. Online registration is not even allowed,” KP Mohanraj, inspector general of registration and […]

Registration of property stops in Karnataka; builders fear a disruption of cash flow.more

Bengaluru’s prime office rental falls by 8%, while Mumbai falls by 6.2% in the first quarter of 2021.

May 12, 2021

According to a Knight Frank report, prime office rentals in Bengaluru and Mumbai dropped 8% and 6.2%, respectively, from January to March 2021 versus the preceding year. According to the consultant’s Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index Q1, 2021 survey, prime office rents in the national capital region (Delhi-NCR) fell by just 1% from January to March […]

Bengaluru’s prime office rental falls by 8%, while Mumbai falls by 6.2% in the first quarter of 2021.more

The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) has approved Phase II-A and Phase II-B of the Bengaluru Metro.

May 11, 2021

Namma Metro’s Phase II-A (Central Silk Board to KR Puram) and Phase II-B (KR Puram to the Kempegowda International Airport) project cover 58.19 km, have been approved by the Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC). The approval took place months after the Centre’s approval and almost 2 years after the state government’s approval. However, it is unclear why […]

The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) has approved Phase II-A and Phase II-B of the Bengaluru Metro.more

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