The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority inaugurated four major infrastructure projects this past week under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Shri Ajit Pawar, along with other senior dignitaries. The projects included the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road extension featuring South Asia's first 100-metre radius cable-stayed bridge, the Mumbai Metro Training Institute at Mandale Depot, new residential quarters for metro staff at Malvani, and the Kalanagar Sub-Flyover Arm D. Together, these projects are expected to drastically improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance workforce capacity across the city.Read more

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India - Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (CREDAI-MCHI) has appointed Nahar Group Chairman, Sukhraj Nahar, as its President for the 2025-2027 term. Announced earlier this week, the development also brought forward the appointment of a new management committee. The association, representing more than 2,200 real estate developers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), plays a crucial role in voicing the concerns of the industry and engaging with government authorities.Read more

Noida's Sector-150 has emerged as the top-performing housing micro-market in India, with property prices surging by 139% between late 2021 and mid-2025. This growth, far outpacing other top cities, is driven by a combination of large-scale township projects, strategic infrastructure upgrades like the Jewar International Airport and new expressways, and strong investor demand. The area's performance, along with other key micro-markets in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, highlights a wider trend of infrastructure-led real estate appreciation across the country.Read more

The Asia Pacific commercial real estate sector showed strong resilience in the first half of 2025, with investment volumes climbing 18% year-on-year, according to CBRE's mid-year market outlook. Backed by solid fundamentals, CBRE revised its full-year forecast to a 10-15% rise in investments, driven largely by demand in Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Office leasing is expected to remain steady, with significant rental growth in Tokyo and Mumbai, while Greater China faces continued declines. Logistics and retail are forecast to remain stable, and hospitality is witnessing strong performance in markets such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and India.Read more

The Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), a Navratna NBFC-IFC under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, recently organised a two-day programme at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The event, inaugurated by Ministry Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, featured flag distribution, tricolour-themed decorations, and public participation to promote unity, pride, and respect for the national flag. HUDCO announced plans to distribute over 10,000 flags through kiosks at the venue and regional offices.Read more

India's four publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust distributed INR 1,559 crore to more than 2.7 lakh unitholders in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, registering a year-on-year increase of around 13 %. Together, they manage over 129 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space. By late July, their combined market capitalisation crossed INR 1 lakh crore, while total gross assets under management stood near INR 1.63 lakh crore. Since inception, they have paid investors over INR 24,300 crore.Read more

Retail inflation eased to 1.55 percent in July, marking its lowest level in eight years and dipping below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) comfort threshold for the first time since early 2019. This decline is largely due to lower food prices and a favorable base effect. While rural inflation stood at 1.18 percent and urban inflation at 2.05 percent, regional disparities were notable, with Kerala recording the highest inflation. Experts suggest that despite the current low inflation, a rise beyond 4 percent is expected in the coming quarters, potentially limiting RBI's ability to reduce interest rates further.Read more

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HOABL) has set a Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest floral mosaic logo in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. The installation, spanning 100 square meters, was crafted from over two lakh locally sourced fresh flowers. This achievement marks the company's debut in the Braj region as it launches a new project with over 40 percent open space. The record sets a new global benchmark and positions the company as a key player in Vrindavan's growing real estate market, which is seeing renewed focus due to infrastructure and tourism development.Read more

Mumbai recently hosted the curtain raiser for the upcoming NAREDCO National Convention, set to take place in New Delhi later this month under the theme Resilient India: Inclusive, Sustainable, and Future-Ready. The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss urban transformation, housing redevelopment, and sustainable growth. Inspired by Mumbai's redevelopment and affordable housing models, the convention will focus on RERA reforms, ease of doing business, rental housing, green construction, and technology adoption. With over 800 delegates expected, sessions will address financing, infrastructure, urban mobility, and liveability standards, aiming to shape policy and encourage innovation in India's real estate sector.Read more

The integration of artificial intelligence into real estate customer profiling has significantly altered buyer demographics, preferences, and sales processes in recent years, as per ANAROCK's latest analysis. Findings revealed a growing preference for higher-value properties, a shift towards older buyers, and increased reliance on channel partners for property purchases. The company's AI platform, ASTRA, has tracked these developments, offering deeper insights into budget choices, conversion timelines, and unit preferences. This data-driven approach is replacing traditional intuition-led methods, improving targeting, and enhancing conversion efficiency across multiple market segments.Read more