Category: REAL ESTATE NEWS

Bombay HC Clarifies Future FSI Rights, Strengthens Housing Society Ownership

July 28, 2026

Property ownership is not merely about possession—it is about securing legal title and the rights that accompany it. In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that developers cannot delay or withhold the conveyance of land and buildings simply to retain control over future Floor Space Index (FSI). The ruling provides long-awaited clarity […]

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Slum Redevelopment Gains Momentum

July 27, 2026

Mumbai’s slum redevelopment programme has entered a defining phase, with ongoing projects now covering more land than has been redeveloped over the past three decades. The scale of activity reflects the government’s renewed focus on accelerating urban renewal, expanding affordable housing and improving living conditions for lakhs of families across the city. According to the […]

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Rental Rights Under Scrutiny

India’s rapidly evolving rental housing market continues to expose the gap between legal rights and on-ground practices. A recent dispute involving an alleged forfeiture of a ₹55,000 security deposit after a landlord discovered a tenant was living with her unmarried partner has once again brought rental agreements, tenant privacy and deposit protection into sharp focus. […]

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Onida Unlocks Real Estate Value to Drive Corporate Revival

Unlocking Value from Legacy Assets In a strategic move to strengthen its financial position, Onida Electronics is planning to monetise a part of its real estate portfolio to generate funds for reviving its iconic television brand. The initiative reflects the company’s renewed focus on improving operational efficiency while competing with major consumer electronics brands such […]

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Maharashtra Moves to Enable Blockchain in Real Estate

July 24, 2026

Maharashtra is preparing to introduce a first-of-its-kind legal framework aimed at enabling blockchain-based tokenisation of real estate assets. The proposed legislation seeks to digitise land-related transactions, allowing properties to exist as verifiable digital assets while creating new opportunities for ownership, investment and asset monetisation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the state administration to draft […]

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MahaRERA Tightens Real Estate Advertising Rules, Makes Disclosure Norms Mandatory

Transparency in real estate advertising is no longer a matter of marketing preference but a regulatory obligation. Reinforcing this principle, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified that the size of an advertisement or the fact that it is published free of cost does not exempt developers from complying with mandatory disclosure requirements. […]

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Thane Data Centre Faces Local Opposition

July 23, 2026

Residents of Thane have intensified their opposition to Amazon’s proposed data centre in Balkum, raising concerns over its environmental impact, water consumption and electricity requirements. The protest highlights the growing challenge of balancing large-scale digital infrastructure projects with the interests of local communities and urban sustainability. Several hundred people staged a demonstration against the project, […]

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ITAT Clarifies Tax Treatment of Redevelopment Agreements

In a significant ruling for Mumbai’s redevelopment sector, the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the mere execution and registration of a redevelopment agreement does not amount to the receipt of immovable property and, therefore, cannot trigger taxation under anti-abuse provisions of the Income Tax Act. The decision comes […]

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Raised Access Flooring: The Smart Choice for Moisture Resistance & Long-Term Building Performance

July 22, 2026

Moisture Resistance and Corrosion Protection in Modern Flooring Systems — Aslam Hussain, Vice President, Global Sales and Strategic Alliances As commercial buildings continue to evolve in scale and complexity, Raised Access Flooring has become a strategic infrastructure solution that effectively addresses the structural, moisture, and operational challenges associated with conventional flooring systems. Structural Efficiency in […]

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Navi Mumbai’s Growth Hits Pause Over Land Approval Delays

Government Proposes Mandatory Energy Ratings for Large Commercial Buildings

The Union government has proposed making energy performance ratings mandatory for all new commercial and institutional buildings with a built-up area of 20,000 square metres or more, marking a significant step towards improving energy efficiency in one of India’s fastest-growing power-consuming sectors. The proposal, introduced through a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Power […]

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