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Peripheral regions in India's major cities are witnessing significant price growth, often surpassing prime urban areas, due to enhanced connectivity, improved infrastructure, and availability of land. Locations like Bengaluru's Gunjur, MMR's Panvel, and Chennai's Navalur have recorded remarkable appreciation in residential property values. Developers are exploiting this trend by launching state-of-the-art projects in these areas, offering larger spaces and modern amenities. While prime locations continue to grow, their pace is relatively slower due to already high base prices. The surge in peripheral growth highlights a shift in urban development, presenting attractive opportunities for buyers and investors alike.Read more
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its efforts to recover property tax arrears from residential societies. On Tuesday, 748 properties across the East and South Zones were sealed, and notices were issued to 147 societies warning of water and sewer disconnections for unpaid dues. The AMC also introduced public shaming by affixing stickers on defaulters' properties. It has since recovered Rs. 18.86 lakhs. In the East Zone, the civic body initiated property auctions and added encumbrances to 18 properties, with Rs. 3.29 crore worth of encumbrances recorded over the year. These measures aim to enforce compliance and improve tax recovery.Read more
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust recently launched a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise up to INR 3,500 crore by issuing shares to institutional investors. The funds will be used for the repayment of borrowings, capital expenditures, and other general purposes such as supporting future growth. The Trust owns a portfolio of Grade A assets in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Noida, and Kolkata, totalling 28.9 million square feet, with a combination of operational, under-construction, and future development areas.Read more
HDFC Bank has secured an entire 8-storey office building with a total area of 400,000 sq ft in the Mindspace Airoli West complex, Navi Mumbai, under a long-term lease agreement for 10 years. The bank will pay over INR 320 crore in rent, including a 15% escalation every three years, as per agreements with Mindspace Business Parks REIT. The building, previously part of a special economic zone, will be central to HDFC Bank's operational expansion. The Airoli region continues to experience high demand from data centres and financial services, further driving leasing activity.Read more
Atmosphere-The Store Makers has raised INR 5 crore in seed funding, co-led by Artha Venture Fund and PIL Italica Lifestyle Limited, to fuel its growth in premium retail and workspace design. The investment will support expansion in the 'Design & Build' segment across retail, hospitality, and workplace sectors, leveraging innovative design and advanced manufacturing. Atmosphere's offerings, such as 'Store in a Box' and offsite manufacturing, enable rapid, scalable, and cost-effective luxury transformations. With 500,000 sq. ft. of premium spaces delivered and marquee clients like Michael Kors and Tumi, the company aims to strengthen its market position through a design lab, global partnerships, and an expanded high-end client base.Read more
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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has identified over 3,500 properties with unpaid taxes exceeding INR 362 crore. Strict measures, including sealing more than 1,000 properties and auctioning 43 defaulter-owned properties, are being enforced. The tax department has also requested electricity disconnections for non-compliant properties. Last fiscal year, PCMC collected a record INR 977 crore in property taxes but faces a INR 70 crore shortfall this year. Efforts to recover dues are being expedited, especially after delays caused by election duties. Additionally, 2.51 lakh unregistered properties were discovered, with steps underway to bring them under the tax net. These actions aim to strengthen revenue collection and ensure compliance.Read more
The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has intensified efforts to meet its INR 1,000 crore revenue target for 2024-25 by employing innovative strategies, including using drums to publicly alert property and water tax defaulters. This unusual method targets defaulters with property tax dues above INR 50,000 and water tax dues over INR 10,000, prompting many to clear their debts to avoid embarrassment. As of November, IMC has collected INR 575 crore and is confident of achieving its goal with over three months left in the fiscal year. The strategy underscores IMC's focus on robust revenue recovery to fund infrastructure improvements and ensure financial sustainability for the city.Read more
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has issued notices to 1,200 property owners, including 100 major defaulters, to clear their holding tax dues in order to meet its target of INR 83.27 crore for the 2024-25 financial year. With INR 56 crore already collected, efforts are underway to accelerate collections. RMC's additional administrator, Philbius Barla, is coordinating with employees and tax collection agency Shri Publications and Stationers Private Limited to meet the target. The civic body has also installed hoardings at key locations to promote online payment and raise awareness about tax compliance.Read more
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), the flagship company of the debt-ridden Jaypee Group, is undergoing insolvency proceedings under the IBC, with outstanding debts of INR 55,525.89 crore as of November 2024. Despite selling key assets, including cement plants, to reduce liabilities, JAL failed to meet repayment obligations, leading to NCLT's admission of the case in June 2024. Resolution Professional Bhuvan Madan is overseeing claim verifications from lenders. JAL's financial crisis affects its operations across construction, hospitality, power, and real estate sectors. The insolvency process highlights the challenges of excessive debt and its ripple effects on multi-sector businesses.Read more
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to issue its inaugural green bonds to raise INR 1,000 crore for the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project. Scheduled for release in December, the offering will be conducted through a closed bidding process, with a base size of INR 500 crore and a green-shoe option. The funds will support environmentally sustainable initiatives, including animal overpasses, tree planting, solar-powered streetlights, and stormwater management. NHAI aims to attract eco-conscious investors, promoting long-term cost savings and advancing sustainability goals within the roads and highways sector.Read more
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