Mumbai’s commercial real-estate market witnessed robust growth in the first half of 2026, with gross office leasing rising 33% year-on-year to 7.3 million sq ft, according to a report by Knight Frank India. The strong performance places the city among the country’s leading office destinations, driven by rising demand from global capability centres (GCCs), BFSI […]
Mumbai’s Office Market Gains Momentummore
Mumbai, July 2026: Banke Capital has secured the exclusive master agency rights for Samana Business Hub, a landmark Grade-A commercial development in Dubai, adding heft to its position as a leading cross-border real estate advisory and distribution firm. The mandate expands the company’s portfolio of exclusive international assignments while identifying India as one of the […]
Banke Capital Secures Exclusive Mandate for Dubai’s Grade A Samana Business Hubmore
Mumbai, 26th June 2026: The IIMB–CRE Matrix GCC Commercial Property Rental Index (GCC-CPRI) for Q1 CY’26 highlights the continued strength of India’s GCC-led office market, with leading office destinations recording healthy rental premiums and sustained occupier demand across the country’s expanding GCC ecosystem. The Pan-India GCC CPRI stood at 165 in Q1 CY’26 (Base: Q1 […]
IIM Bangalore–CRE Matrix GCC Rental Index Q1 CY’26: Hyderabad Emerges as India’s Highest-Priced GCC Office Marketmore
In a significant ruling with implications for family-funded property transactions across India, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has held that the absence of a formal gift deed, by itself, cannot justify treating a property purchase as an unexplained investment when the source of funds is clearly established. The decision comes at a […]
ITAT Upholds Family Property Funding, Says Absence of Gift Deed Alone Cannot Trigger Tax AdditionmoreMumbai: In a significant boost to India’s residential real estate market, the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has made its maiden real estate investment in the country by committing capital to HDFC Capital’s H-DREAM Fund, a platform focused on affordable and mid-income housing development. The investment marks a major milestone in DBJ’s global investment strategy […]
Development Bank of Japan Makes Landmark Entry into India’s Real Estate Sector Through HDFC Capital Fundmore
The ruling highlights a growing reality in India’s housing market — cancellation disputes are no longer limited to builders alone, but increasingly involve brokerage accountability and transaction transparency. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified an important issue impacting homebuyers and real estate agents across the state — whether brokerage paid during a […]
Can Homebuyers Claim Brokerage Refund After Cancelling a Flat Booking?more
In a decisive move that shifts the conversation from negligence to accountability, the civic administration in Navi Mumbai has identified 500 buildings as unsafe, triggering immediate evacuation notices. The action follows a detailed, department-wise structural survey and aligns with directives issued by the high court—marking a stronger enforcement phase in urban safety governance. The buildings […]
500 Unsafe Buildings, One Clear Message: Accountability Has Arrivedmore
Mumbai’s redevelopment narrative is entering a more ambitious phase, with the state proposing a significant increase in rehabilitation housing sizes under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The revised framework offers eligible residents homes ranging from 500 sq ft to 754 sq ft carpet area, marking a notable jump from the earlier 400 sq ft provision […]
Bigger rehab homes proposed for Dharavi, but clarity still awaitedmore
Maharashtra’s real estate ecosystem is entering a phase where regulatory momentum is no longer just about approvals—it is about discipline, timelines, and credibility. In FY 2025–26, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) cleared 10,379 housing projects, covering fresh registrations, corrections, and timeline extensions. The scale of this activity reflects not just sectoral demand, but […]
MahaRERA’s 10,000+ Approvals Signal Scale — But Also a System Under Watchmore
Mumbai’s rising rental demand is set to be addressed through a more structured and regulated framework, as the state government moves toward a system-driven approach to affordable housing. Under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis, authorities have been directed to establish a comprehensive mechanism that simplifies rental access while ensuring accountability across stakeholders. A key element […]
Mumbai plans structured push for affordable rental housingmore
