CBRE's latest Climate Risk and Real Estate Resilience viewpoint highlights how the global property sector is strengthening its approach to physical climate risks through deeper assessments and resilience-focused investments. Released around COP 30 in Brazil, the report comes as Asia Pacific faces severe weather events such as cyclones, floods, heatwaves and bushfires, with annual economic losses reaching USD 780 billion. Stress testing and climate-risk tools are increasingly guiding decisions on asset exposure and design, influencing both new developments and retrofits. CBRE analysts note that investors now prioritise climate-resilient buildings, which typically retain value better and attract stronger tenant demand amid rising environmental pressures.Read more

The IFLA-APR Regional Congress 2025 in Mumbai brought together landscape architects, urban planners, policymakers, students, and industry professionals to address sustainable and inclusive urban growth. With the theme 'Growth Paradox - Reimagining Landscapes,' the event highlighted the intersection of cultural heritage, ecological responsibility, and urban development. Supported by prominent organizations and a diverse exhibitor ecosystem, the congress featured discussions, exhibitions, and student-led projects, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and a holistic approach to urban planning. It reinforced the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental and social well-being.Read more

Gautam Adani's Adani Enterprises has received creditor approval to acquire Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for INR 14,535 crore, outbidding Vedanta and Dalmia Bharat. The CoC, dominated by NARCL, approved the plan with Adani securing 89% of votes. The proposal includes INR 6,005 crore upfront and INR 7,600 crore payable over two years, while Vedanta offered a back-ended five-year plan. JAL, in CIRP since last June due to INR 57,185 crore in loan defaults, owns major real estate, cement, and hospitality assets. The plan is now subject to regulatory approvals, including the National Company Law Tribunal.Read more

JCB India anticipates strong growth in the domestic construction equipment market, which could become the second largest globally by 2030. Industry volumes are currently around 95,000-100,000 units, down from last year due to tariff issues and export challenges, particularly with the US. JCB India expects double-digit growth next year in both domestic sales and exports, aided by robust monsoons and infrastructure investments in states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The company is also focusing on future-ready machinery, including hydrogen-compatible equipment and a 52-tonne excavator, to meet emerging market demands.Read more

Mumbai's commercial map is shifting as companies increasingly choose the Eastern and Northern suburbs over traditional hubs like BKC, Lower Parel and Nariman Point. Chembur-Ghatkopar East is emerging as a strong alternative, offering modern offices, better connectivity and more affordable rentals. Improved access through the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, Eastern Freeway and growing Metro network has made the area appealing to BFSI, tech and professional services firms. Developers are introducing Grade-A spaces with large floor plates and sustainable features, often at rents 30-40% lower than BKC. With steady leasing activity and rising investor interest, the corridor is quickly becoming a future-ready commercial destination.Read more

A new NLB Services report shows that India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are rapidly shifting from small AI pilots to large-scale adoption, pushing the sector toward strong growth. Employment is expected to rise 11% next year, reaching nearly 2.4 million, and expand to 3.46 million by 2030. As GCCs enter the AI-native 4.0 stage, new roles such as AI governance architects, prompt engineers and GenAI product owners are emerging, while traditional IT support and legacy development roles decline. The report also highlights a geographic shift, with more work moving to tier II and III cities due to lower costs and attrition. By 2030, these locations may account for nearly 39% of the GCC workforce.Read more

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved projects worth around INR 360 crore to improve pollution control and deepen scientific understanding of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. A major approval was a INR 361.86 crore project for Siliguri to intercept 25 drains flowing into the Mahananda and build two STPs of 27 MLD and 22 MLD under a hybrid-annuity model. For Delhi, NMCG cleared works to enhance treated-water flow into the Yamuna, including drain diversion and new pumping and conveyance systems. Several research studies were sanctioned, including glacier-melt analysis in the Upper Ganga Basin, a 1,100-km bathymetric survey, groundwater recharge assessments and development of a Digital Twin platform. A school outreach programme, Youth for Ganga, Youth for Yamuna, was also approved.Read more

Puravankara Limited released its ESG Report for 2024-25 during the EcoBuild Conclave held in Bengaluru, an event organised in partnership with the Centre for Sustainability at the Ramaiah Institute of Management. The two-day conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders and academicians to examine sustainable development themes, in line with India's long-term vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. The event also marked the announcement of IFC EDGE Pre-Certification for Puravankara�s Purva Winworth 2 project in Kochi, reflecting the developer's continued focus on resource efficiency, climate responsibility and environmentally aligned growth.Read more

Mumbai's real estate market attracted USD 1.19 billion in institutional investments over the past nine months, according to Cushman & Wakefield's India Capital Markets Q3 2025 report. This marks a sharp rise from USD 295.57 million a year earlier. Foreign investors contributed 67% of the total, led by USD 500 million from the US and USD 297 million from Japan, while domestic investors added USD 398 million. The firm noted that Mumbai has now crossed the USD 1 billion mark for four consecutive years, supported by strong fundamentals and major projects like the Trans Harbour Link and Coastal Road. In contrast, nationwide institutional inflows declined 10% during the period.Read more

CREDAI-MCHI convened its 43rd Annual General Meeting last week, bringing together senior government leaders, policymakers, and real estate stakeholders to outline a unified reform agenda under the leadership of President Shri Sukhraj Nahar. The association highlighted strengthened coordination with civic authorities, the rollout of Ease of Doing Business 2.0, and collective representation through a joint platform with NAREDCO, PEATA, and BDA. Key developments included institutionalised monthly reviews with BMC and SRA, acknowledgement of members� contributions during recent floods, and curated discussions on Mumbai's future development trajectory. The AGM reaffirmed CREDAI-MCHI's commitment to transparent, timely, and responsible urban growth.Read more