The Bengaluru East City Corporation has begun action against 11 unauthorised buildings found to have major deviations from their approved plans. During inspections, officials discovered significant violations, including a multi-storey structure in Whitefield that is now being manually demolished due to several unapproved floors. The crackdown follows a survey of more than 600 under-construction properties, after which notices were issued under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. While many cases are still tied up in court, these 11 sites had full clearance for demolition. The move signals the civic body�s firm effort to curb illegal construction and strengthen urban regulatory compliance.Read more

The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has ruled that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) must be treated as a promoter under RERA and must register the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout within two weeks. The order follows complaints from allottees who paid in full years ago but are still waiting for plots that lack basic amenities such as roads, water, sewerage, drainage and electricity. Buyers also said the BDA collected excess advance payments and took full amounts before development, violating RERA norms. Although the BDA argued it is a statutory planning body, the regulator held that any public authority selling developed plots is a promoter under the law.Read more

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, has opened a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bengaluru with an investment of USD 100 million. The centre, spread over 26 acres at KIADB Aerospace Park, will produce seats, lighting and cargo systems, temperature sensors, communication and navigation equipment, and evacuation slides for global markets. The project forms part of RTX's USD 250 million investment plan for India. The facility is expected to employ over 2,200 people by 2026 and support future expansion opportunities.Read more

MAIA Estates has raised INR 120 crore from Arnya to develop a new residential project, The Seven, at Basavanagudi in South Bengaluru. Spanning 6 lakh sq ft, the project's construction will start in early 2026 and is expected to finish by 2029. Founded in 2016, MAIA Estates currently manages 11 million sq ft under planning and construction across Bengaluru. The funding partnership is part of the company's broader strategy to expand its presence in key city locations. Basavanagudi's central location and infrastructure make it an attractive site for the project.Read more

NVT Quality Lifestyle has announced an ambitious plan to triple its growth by developing three million sq. ft. of premium housing in Bengaluru over the next three years, targeting annual sales of INR 1,200�1,500 crore. Leveraging its strong land reserves in Whitefield and Sarjapur, the company aims to expand its footprint in the city�s fast-growing luxury housing market. Founding Director Dr Vivek Garg said two major villa projects will launch within six months, with further expansion planned in North Bengaluru. Established in 2010, NVT has delivered over 1,000 villa homes and built a reputation for quality, transparency, and design-led, professional development.Read more

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has deferred the completion of the 11 km six-lane road linking Magadi Road and the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway to early 2026. The project, developed at a cost of INR 500 crore, has been delayed due to continuous rainfall and pending approvals from the South Western Railway (SWR) for the underpass construction at Challaghatta. Once operational, the road is expected to ease congestion on Magadi Road and improve connectivity for areas like Kempegowda Layout, Kambipura, and Sulikere, but commuters must now wait longer for relief.Read more

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) has announced plans to acquire 7.7 million sq ft of commercial assets in Bengaluru's Ecoworld Business Park for INR 13,125 crore. The deal, classified as a related-party transaction, will be executed on an arm's length basis. With this acquisition, BIRET aims to expand its portfolio by over 30%, marking its entry into Bengaluru, one of India's strongest office markets. The company currently operates 10 Grade A assets across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Noida, and Kolkata.Read more

Mid-premium developer Shriram Properties has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for approximately five acres along Bannerghatta Road in south Bengaluru, with estimated gross development value (GDV) of over INR 350 crore. The company intends to develop an exclusive "villament" community, meaning a hybrid of villas and apartments, and plans to launch the project during the current fiscal year. The move expands its mid-premium housing portfolio and builds on its track record of delivering 48 projects and 28.3 million sq ft of saleable area across Bengaluru and Chennai.Read more

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the addition of a fifth train on the Yellow Line of the Bengaluru Metro network, beginning operation from the start of November. The new train will reduce peak-hour intervals from about 19 minutes to 15 minutes, while the first and last train timings from both terminals R V Road and Bommasandra will stay the same. The move aims to improve passenger convenience, ease crowding, and make daily travel on this route more reliable without changing existing schedules.Read more

The South Western Railway (SWR) in Bengaluru recently recovered 512.25 sqm (641.25 sqm including extension sheds) of centrally-located railway land between Banaswadi and Hebbal after removing 24 unauthorised structures, mostly multi-storey. The operation was carried out under legal orders with support of the State Police and was linked to doubling of tracks on the Yesvantpur-Hosur section and Corridor-2 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). This step continues a broader push to reclaim railway land and improve infrastructure safety.Read more

Vaishnavi Group has announced a new luxury residential project in Bengaluru with an estimated gross development value of INR 1,200 crore. The project, named Vaishnavi AT-One Krishna Brindavan, spans 4.95 acres and will feature 359 upscale homes, with prices starting at INR 3.5 crore. While the company has not disclosed the overall project cost, it emphasized Bengaluru's growing appeal among high-net-worth individuals, driven by the city's strong business environment and premium lifestyle offerings.Read more

Realty firm Shriram Properties Ltd has entered into a joint development agreement with a landowner to build a premium row-houses project on a 7-acre site in North Bengaluru, estimating a gross development value (GDV) of about INR 600 crore. The project is set to launch in the next financial year and is positioned in the Yelahanka area, near an upcoming biodiversity park. The company already has delivered 48 projects with 28.3 million sq ft of saleable area and maintains a pipeline of 39 projects totaling 36 million sq ft of development potential.Read more

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is creating detailed ward-level climate action plans to address local environmental issues and support the city's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The Climate Action Cell (CAC) is leading the initiative, selecting ten wards across the city's five municipal corporations to develop tailored interventions. Each ward will have a specific plan identifying key challenges, mitigation steps, and prioritized actions. Environmental experts have welcomed the effort but stressed focusing on high-impact measures such as low-emission zones, bus priority lanes, and mapping the city's green-blue cover to strengthen Bengaluru's climate resilience.Read more

The Karnataka government has announced a betterment tax and a 1% stamp duty cess on properties near the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) to recover project costs and repay a USD 3.27 billion loan from HUDCO. The betterment tax will apply to properties within 500 meters of the tolled road, while the stamp duty cess will cover transactions within 1 km of the corridor. Additional revenue measures include transit-oriented development on select land parcels. These steps aim to fund infrastructure, interest, and other costs while enhancing the corridor's commercial viability.Read more

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to submit its report on potential sites for Bengaluru's second international airport within a few days. Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M. B. Patil noted that the AAI team could recommend both inspected sites, but final approval will depend on financial feasibility and logistical factors. The government is proceeding with planning while adhering to the rule preventing another international airport within 150 km of Kempegowda International Airport until 2033. Tumakuru and South Bengaluru are among the proposed locations, with passenger demand and industrial needs guiding the final choice.Read more

Earlier this week, the Karnataka government announced that approximately 650,000 unauthorised properties across gram panchayats in and around Bengaluru will be eligible for digital e-khata documentation under the e-Swathu initiative. The move aims to bring over 9.5 million such properties statewide into the tax net, enabling owners to complete registrations and secure bank loans. It is also expected to significantly enhance property-tax collection for local panchayats and boost transparency in real-estate records.Read more

Hosachiguru, a Bengaluru-based realty firm, has launched a 23-acre farm plot project called 'Dharani', offering 60 plots priced from INR 65 lakh onwards. The company anticipates generating INR 100 crore from this initiative. Known for managing farms using organic and tech-enabled practices, Hosachiguru provides a seamless ownership experience. The firm has successfully completed six farm projects and is developing around ten more. The launch of Dharani highlights the growing demand for well-managed, hassle-free farm plot investments in the Bengaluru region.Read more

BHIVE Workspace expands its presence with a new premium centre in Bellandur, BengaluruRead more

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has launched a one-time scheme allowing property owners with B-khata status to convert their holdings to A-khata. Applicable to eligible single-plot sites under 2,000 sq metres, applications must be submitted online via the BBMP portal, authenticated through Aadhaar, and include consent to convert private roads to public ones. Applicants will undergo site inspections and pay 5% of the site's guidance value. The 100-day campaign, beginning in November, aims to help around 1.5 million owners regularise properties. The initiative seeks to simplify property records, promote transparency, and ensure better infrastructure through the creation of a unified A-khata system.Read more

South India's real estate market has shown notable resilience this year, led by Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Strong developer confidence, steady office space absorption, and increasing demand for premium homes above INR 1 crore are shaping the region's property growth. The market is also supported by infrastructure improvements such as expanding metro lines, smart city projects, and sustainable urban planning. South West Bengaluru, supported by the Metro Purple Line and the Peripheral Ring Road, has recorded 15-21 percent price appreciation over the past year, with areas like Kengeri, Banashankari, JP Nagar, and Mysore Road seeing strong buyer interest.Read more