Category: Investments

Navi Mumbai’s Growth Hits Pause Over Land Approval Delays

Navi Mumbai’s Growth Hits Pause Over Land Approval Delays

February 9, 2026

Navi Mumbai’s planned expansion is slowing just when the city was expected to enter its next phase of growth, as several development projects remain stuck due to approval challenges. What should normally be a routine permission process has turned into confusion between authorities, leaving developers, landowners, and homebuyers waiting for clarity. The main issue lies […]

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Rising Debt Pressures May Prompt Maharashtra to Revisit Ready Reckoner Rates

Rising Debt Pressures May Prompt Maharashtra to Revisit Ready Reckoner Rates

January 31, 2026

Homebuyers in Maharashtra may face higher property costs in the coming financial year as the state government considers revising Ready Reckoner (RR) rates from April. The move is being evaluated amid rising fiscal pressure driven by welfare spending and increasing supplementary demands. Senior revenue department officials said the government is reviewing revenue options to manage […]

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Mumbai Property Registrations Rise 6% in 2025, Touch 1.5 Lakh Units

Mumbai Property Registrations Rise 6% in 2025, Touch 1.5 Lakh Units

Mumbai: Mumbai’s housing market recorded a strong recovery in 2025, with property registrations rising 6% year-on-year to 1,50,231 units, marking the city’s best performance in the last 14 years, according to data cited by real estate consultant Knight Frank India. Registrations in the Mumbai municipal region increased from 1,41,202 units in 2024 to 1,50,231 units […]

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A Pause, Not a Pullback: Why India’s Housing Market Stayed Firm in 2025

January 28, 2026

India’s housing market in 2025 slowed down but it did not weaken. After two strong years, the residential sector entered a phase of balance and correction. Sales dipped and new launches reduced, but prices stayed firm. This clearly shows a market that is stabilising, not struggling. According to Real Insight – Residential CY 2025, PropTiger.com’s […]

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Pre – Budget Quote 2026-27

January 21, 2026

Mr. Aditya N. Shah, Joint Managing Director of Mayfair Housing “The Union Budget 2026–27 brings the opportunity to address structural gaps across both affordable and luxury housing segments. Removing the cap and making it based on area, along with extending tax incentives for developers can significantly improve supply viability for affordable homes. On the demand […]

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When Distance Meets Property: What NRIs Must Check Before Buying in India

By Sana Khan-Realty Quarter For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), buying property in India is both an emotional milestone and a long-term investment decision. However, physical distance from the market often increases exposure to misinformation, over-dependence on intermediaries, and gaps in due diligence—turning what should be a secure asset into a potential risk. Rental yields across […]

When Distance Meets Property: What NRIs Must Check Before Buying in Indiamore

Redevelopment Surge Reshapes JVPD as Old Bungalows Give Way to Towers

November 25, 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The once-serene JVPD neighbourhood in Mumbai, known for its quiet streets and spacious bungalows, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. What began as a peaceful residential layout several decades ago is now steadily turning into a cluster of high-rise buildings, altering the skyline and character of the area. In the early 1970s, film icons […]

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Wadala to Emerge as Mumbai’s Third CBD: MMRDA Invites Bids for ₹1,629-Crore Plot

November 18, 2025

By Sana Khan | Editor The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for a 10,860 square metre (sq m) or 2-acre commercial plot in Wadala, with a reserve price of ₹1,629 crore. The initiative marks a major step in developing Wadala as Mumbai’s third Central Business District (CBD) after Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) […]

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Supreme court

Builders Cannot Deduct More Than 10% of Base Price in Case of Cancellation by Homebuyers: Supreme Court

February 5, 2025

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that real estate developers cannot enforce one-sided agreements that unfairly favor them, particularly in cases where homebuyers seek to cancel their bookings. The court made it clear that developers cannot deduct unreasonable amounts upon cancellation and that forfeiture should not exceed 10% of the […]

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GST

No Further GST Exemption on Long-Term Land Lease: Group of Ministers

September 26, 2024

PANAJI: During the fourth meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on boosting the real estate sector, held in Goa, a decision was made not to grant any additional exemptions on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for long-term land leases by private entities. Sector-specific exemptions, such as those for tourism, were also ruled out. Goa […]

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