The much-awaited Pune Metro line between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar will not begin operations in 2024 as earlier expected. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) confirmed that only 85% of the project is complete and trial runs may begin by December, pushing the passenger launch to 2026. Developed under a public-private partnership, the line is seen as a major boost for tech professionals commuting between the IT hub and city centre.Read more

Priyanka Chopra's mother, Madhu Chopra, and brother, Siddharth Chopra, have leased their 4,800 sq ft property in Pune's Koregaon Park for INR 2.25 lakh per month. The five-year lease includes a 5% annual rent escalation, starting at INR 2.25 lakh and reaching INR 2.73 lakh by the fifth year, totaling an expected rental income of INR 1.49 crore. Purchased in August 2017 for INR 5.6 crore, the property's rental yield is projected to increase from 4.8% in the first year to 5.86% by the fifth year.Read more

In a bold move to enhance property tax recovery, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has deployed an all-woman task force, the Damini Squad. The newly-formed squads have already collected over INR 1 crore within just a few days. With property tax dues amounting to nearly INR 10,000 crore, PMC aims to recover a significant portion this financial year, including outstanding amounts from properties and mobile towers.Read more

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has unveiled a INR 12,618.09 crore budget for 2025-26, marking a INR 1,017 crore increase from the previous year. For the first time, revenue from building permissions (INR 2,899 crore) is projected to surpass property tax (INR 2,847 crore), driven by redevelopment projects and high-rise FSI expansions. Key allocations include INR 1,500 crore each for roads, water supply, sewage treatment, and merged areas. PMC's partnership with PMRDA will add INR 600 crore to revenues, while intelligent work management systems will expedite approvals. Property tax uncertainties in merged areas remain, but PMC is exploring new revenue sources to sustain growth.Read more

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) is implementing an AI-powered Video Analytics System to prevent unauthorised access to Metro tracks following security breaches, protests, and suicide incidents. Pune Metro, serving 1.6 lakh passengers daily, has faced rising trespassing and safety concerns. The AI system, equipped with motion sensors and real-time surveillance, will detect unauthorised entries, suspicious behaviour, and unattended objects, enabling swift security responses. It will also help optimise train schedules by identifying peak travel hours. Officials believe this technology will enhance passenger safety, streamline security, and improve overall Metro operations in Pune.Read more

Pune's residential real estate market continued its strong growth in 2025, driven by affordability, infrastructure development, and a thriving job market. In 2024, home prices rose 11% YoY to INR 6,590 per sq. ft., with 90,127 units sold. The demand for luxury housing (INR 3-4 crore+) surged, fueled by Pune's technology, finance, and manufacturing sectors. Luxury sales more than doubled to 825 units, but new supply lagged at 295 units. Premium housing is expanding beyond Koregaon Park and Baner to NIBM Road and Hinjewadi, boosted by Pune Metro and Ring Road developments.Read more

The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) is drafting new building bylaws for its civil and bungalow areas, following directives from the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE). Similar efforts are underway in Khadki and Dehu Road cantonments. Currently, civil pockets have an FSI of 1, and bungalow areas have 0.5, with residents advocating for higher limits. Despite a 2015 Ministry of Defence (MoD) directive for bylaw updates, approvals are still pending. A proposed merger with municipal corporations could shift building control away from the military, making it a sensitive issue. The final decision rests with the state government and MoD.Read more

A CoEPTU report has confirmed that all 4,883 PMAY flats in Sector 12, Pimpri Chinchwad are structurally stable, but leakage issues, especially in toilets, require urgent repairs. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has directed the developer to complete repairs within a month. Following resident protests, PMRDA conducted an inspection, revealing 85% of repairs are completed. Similar quality concerns have arisen in other PMAY projects across India, highlighting the need for better construction oversight. The Pimpri Chinchwad case underscores the importance of monitoring and enforcing quality standards in affordable housing projects nationwide.Read more

Tata Katcon Exhaust Systems has leased 77,800 sq ft of industrial space in Chakan, Pune, from Malpani Group for 10 years, starting this month. This follows Tata Toyo Radiator's similar lease last year. The rental is INR 29 per sq ft, with a five-year lock-in. Malpani Group is expanding its industrial park footprint, adding 3 million sq ft in Chakan. India's industrial park demand is rising due to industrial growth, government incentives like Make in India and PLI schemes, and infrastructure improvements under PM Gati Shakti, boosting demand for well-connected industrial spaces.Read more

Harish Fabiani, Chairman of Indialand

Pune, traditionally known as the Oxford of the East, is rapidly evolving into a major IT and real estate destination. Over the past decade, industrial growth and startup culture have fuelled this transformation, supported by favourable government policies such as MahaRERA and the Make in India initiative. The influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) has further strengthened Pune's position, with recent major investments from Microsoft and Inteva Products. This IT expansion has triggered a real estate boom, particularly in commercial and luxury housing. Meanwhile, infrastructure projects, including Pune Metro and the Ring Road, are enhancing connectivity and urban living, making Pune an attractive destination for businesses, investors, and professionals.Read more

Hrithik Roshan has extended the rental agreement for a 9,209 sq. ft. commercial office space located in Pune's World Trade Centre, EON Kharadi. As per property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the renewed lease entails a monthly rent of INR 6.08 lakh, with a security deposit of INR 11.67 lakh. The lease has been assigned to Regus Ruby Business Centre Pvt Ltd, with a tenure of 36 months starting from late September 2024. The agreement includes a 5% annual rent escalation clause. A stamp duty of INR 58,500 and a registration fee of INR 1,000 were paid for the registration. The office, situated on the eighth floor, also provides parking for nine four-wheelers and 18 two-wheelers.Read more

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Metro Line 3, which connects Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, is now slated to begin operations by the end of the year. The project was scheduled to be finished in 2023, but difficulties with land acquisition, traffic, and the COVID-19 epidemic caused several delays. The integrated flyover at University Chowk and the purchase of land at Raj Bhavan are two important elements that remain unfinished despite 85% of the construction being finished. Trial runs are scheduled to start in October or November after construction is finished.Read more

Pune's real estate market saw an 8% YoY decline in property registrations, with 16,330 transactions in January 2025, down from 17,786 a year earlier. Despite the drop, stamp duty revenue remained stable at INR 590 crore, indicating higher-value property sales. Demand for homes priced above INR 1 crore rose from 13% to 15%, with larger apartments (800+ sq ft) also gaining traction. Central Pune led transactions with 81% market share, while West Pune saw rising demand. Experts anticipate market stability, driven by strong employment opportunities and potential home loan rate cuts, sustaining growth in Pune's premium housing segment.Read more

Godrej Properties (GPL) has clocked sales of INR 1,000 crore from its recently launched residential project, Godrej Evergreen Square, in Pune. The firm sold more than 1,398 apartments over 1.23 million square feet, which is the most successful project launch in the city for GPL both in value and volume. The Hinjewadi project was launched in November 2024, only four months after the acquisition of land. With a developable area of 2.41 million square feet, the project is expected to yield INR 2,045 crore in revenue. Pune has been one of GPL's core markets, and it has contributed heavily to its record pre-sales of INR 12,929 crore in FY23. The good reaction to this launch reflects increased housing need in Hinjewadi, a key IT destination. In spite of such successes, shares in Godrej Properties closed 2.23% down at INR 1,986.20 on the BSE earlier this week.Read more

MagicLoans reported a sharp rise in demand for high-value home loans in Q4 2024, with the INR 50 lakh - INR 1 crore segment accounting for 36% of total disbursals. Pune led with a 30.6% share, followed by Hyderabad (22.6%), Bengaluru (17.3%), and Gurugram (14.2%), which recorded the highest average loan size. The surge is driven by the RBI's recent rate cut, rising property prices, and government-backed initiatives like the SWAMIH Fund. With home loan disbursals doubling since early 2024, India's housing market is set for continued expansion, driven by increasing affordability and demand for premium properties.Read more