Mumbai's ultra-luxury housing segment witnessed a historic rise in the first half of 2025, with sales of homes priced at INR 10 crore and above touching a record INR 14,751 crore, a 20% jump over the same period last year. According to a joint report by India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) and CRE Matrix, this surge was led by robust demand in affluent neighbourhoods like Worli, Prabhadevi, and Malabar Hill. Primary market sales dominated both volume and value, indicating buyers' preference for newly built, well-amenitized luxury properties.Read more

As property prices and inventory saturation rise in Andheri, Goregaon, and Malad, Mumbai's homebuyers and investors are steadily shifting towards northern western suburbs such as Kandivali, Borivali, Mira Road, and Vasai-Virar. These locations now offer relatively affordable rates, improved infrastructure, and enhanced connectivity through metro expansion and road development. The demand is being driven primarily by mid-income and upwardly mobile buyers aged 25-44, with developers responding through modern gated communities featuring green spaces and lifestyle amenities. Market indicators show that these micro-markets are witnessing robust housing sales and price appreciation despite fewer new launches.Read more

Maharashtra's cabinet recently greenlit a INR 36,000 crore state guarantee to help the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) secure loans from international lenders. This move paves the way for Lines 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and a 3.3 km underground extension of Line 7 to glide ahead, with elevated and underground sections in play. While the state acts only as guarantor, MMRDA will manage full repayment, including interest. The guarantee ensures smooth tendering and shields against delays or cost overruns. Ultimately, this step drives the vision for a 300?km metro network aimed at de-congesting suburbs and linking key areas like the airport.Read more

ACES India, a subsidiary of Saudi-based ACES, has signed a 13-year strategic agreement with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to roll out high-speed 4G and 5G mobile infrastructure across 62 metro stations under Phase 1 and 2 of Namma Metro. Using a neutral host model, ACES will provide seamless mobile connectivity for over 300 million annual commuters. The partnership supports Digital India and smart mobility goals by enabling multi-operator access, reducing network duplication, and accelerating rollout timelines. ACES has already worked on major telecom infrastructure projects across India, reinforcing its commitment to building future-ready digital frameworks in public spaces.Read more

Navi Mumbai has been honoured with entry into the prestigious 'Super Swachh League' under Swachh Survekshan 2024, recognising cities that ranked in the top three at least twice over the past three years. It is the only city from Maharashtra with a population over 10 lakh to receive this recognition. The city also retained its 'Seven Star' garbage-free rating and top-tier 'Water Plus' certification. Navi Mumbai's smart, decentralised waste management system, inclusive workforce, and eco-friendly initiatives have set national benchmarks. The award was accepted by civic leaders and sanitation workers in New Delhi, marking a proud moment for the city and state.Read more

Commercial real estate investments in Asia Pacific rose to USD 31.2 billion in Q2 2025, up 15% year-on-year but down 19% from Q1, impacted by global trade tariff concerns. Retail led the asset classes with a 58% quarterly surge, while China and Japan recorded the highest investment volumes. CBRE reports growing investor confidence driven by declining debt costs and a return of positive carry. Prime office and retail spaces continue to draw strong demand. India remained active with domestic and foreign capital, and hotel investments across the region surged. Despite some caution in logistics, core property markets remain well-positioned for sustained momentum.Read more

India's real estate sector saw robust land activity in H1 2025, with 76 deals transacting over 2,898 acres worth INR 30,885 crore-already surpassing 2024's full-year volume. These land parcels have a development potential of 233 million sq ft and an estimated revenue potential of INR 1.47 lakh crore. Most transactions support residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Of the total, 67 deals (991 acres) occurred in top cities, while nine large deals (1,907 acres) were in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Notably, 17 deals were structured as joint development agreements. The surge in land acquisitions signals heightened future construction and development momentum across segments.Read more

The Construction Federation of India (CFI) recently hosted its Flagship Conference 2025 in New Delhi under the theme "Redefining India's Infrastructure Growth: Next-Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat." The event brought together policymakers, infrastructure experts, global institutions, and business leaders to explore solutions to sectoral challenges such as delivery predictability, sustainability, financing, and safety. Three high-powered panels tackled topics ranging from energy transition and infrastructure planning to Industry 4.0 and semiconductor manufacturing. The event concluded with the announcement of a white paper that will further push for policy reforms to align infrastructure growth with national aspirations.Read more

MMRCL has partnered with India Retail Hub Private Limited (IRHPL) to set up branded retail outlets, restaurants, offices, lounges, and food zones at Kotak-BKC and CSMIA-T2 stations along the Metro 3 corridor. This move comes as daily ridership jumped 114%-from about 24,500 to over 52,600-after a new stretch opened in May. IRHPL, known for its work in airport retail, will bring global brands and in-house labels to 32,000 sq. ft. of space across 35 locations within the two stations. This strategy follows a global trend of integrating retail into transport hubs, boosting commuter convenience and generating extra revenue for metro operators.Read more

The RailTrans Expo 2025 was inaugurated in the capital this week by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Urban Infra Group. With the theme centred around "Viksit Bharat @2047 - Rail & Mobility for a Developed India", the event assembled key voices from government, industry, and academia. Speakers underscored the pivotal role of Indian Railways in shaping the nation's economic and sustainable transformation, with particular focus on digital infrastructure, talent development, green innovation, and global benchmarking.Read more