Pune's housing market witnessed a sharp rise in property activity during the past month, with registrations increasing by 23% year-on-year and stamp duty revenues reaching INR 523 crore, according to Knight Frank India. Over 1.45 lakh properties were registered in the first nine months of the year, marking the highest volume in four years. The shift in the festive calendar supported buyer sentiment, while the demand for larger homes and properties priced above INR 1 crore continued to strengthen across micro-markets led by Central Pune.Read more

India's real estate sector witnessed strong momentum during the July-September quarter, with fundraising through capital markets rising more than twofold to USD 1.15 billion compared with the previous quarter. According to Grant Thornton Bharat, the sector recorded 42 deals across mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets, amounting to USD 2.85 billion in total. M&A deal value rose to USD 843 million, while private equity deals touched USD 859 million. The capital market remained active with IPOs and QIPs together contributing nine deals worth USD 1.1 billion.Read more

India's major office hubs-Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai-witnessed an average 4.3% annual rise in prime workspace rentals during the past quarter, according to Knight Frank. The consultancy indicated that combined office leasing across these cities is projected to reach nearly 50 million sq ft in the upcoming year, surpassing the previous record achieved in 2024. The growth has been attributed to the sustained demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), a revival in third-party IT services, and robust institutional investment.Read more

India's office real estate market remained active in 2025, with the top six cities recording 56.8 million sq ft of gross absorption in the first nine months. Growth was largely driven by Global Capability Centres, IT-BPM, BFSI, and flexible workspace operators. While Q3 saw a 24% year-on-year dip due to a high base effect, total leasing is expected to surpass 75 million sq ft by year-end. Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru led activity, and vacancy rates gradually eased, reflecting strong occupier confidence and healthy market demand.Read more

Private equity investments in India's real estate sector dropped by 15% year-on-year in H1 FY26, totaling USD 2.2 billion, though average deal sizes remained stable between USD 60 million and USD 100 million. The decline is part of a longer-term slowdown, with total investments falling from USD 6.4 billion in FY21 to USD 3.7 billion in FY25. MMR and Kolkata accounted for half of the transactions, with shifts in asset preferences toward retail, mixed-use developments, offices, hotels, and data centers. Foreign capital contributed 73% of inflows, with joint domestic-foreign deals on the rise.Read more

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is projected to become a leading global urban economy by 2047, with GDP estimated at USD 1.2-1.5 trillion and population reaching 3.6-3.8 crore. The masterplan prioritizes sustainable and inclusive growth through infrastructure, job creation, and economic diversification. Key projects include metro expansion, ports, highways, financial districts, and urban redevelopment. Employment, especially for youth and women, is expected to rise significantly. Private investments, environmental initiatives, and sectoral reforms are central to achieving targets, positioning MMR alongside global hubs like Tokyo, London, and Singapore.Read more

ICRA projects India's Global Capability Centre (GCC) count to exceed 2,500 within five years, driving major office space demand across key cities. In FY25, GCCs leased a record 24 million sq ft of Grade A space-37% of total leasing-up from 27% the previous year. By FY27, leasing could reach 50-55 million sq ft, with India's GCCs generating over USD 100 billion in revenue by 2030. Experts cite India's cost advantage, skilled workforce, and strong infrastructure as key growth drivers. With U.S.-based GCCs accounting for 70% of demand since 2021, India remains a top destination for flexible, innovation-driven office spaces.Read more

Net leasing of office spaces across India's top seven cities grew significantly during the first nine months of this year, as stronger corporate demand boosted occupier activity, according to data from JLL India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai all reported notable increases in leasing activity, while Mumbai and Kolkata witnessed marginal declines. Overall net absorption reached nearly 40 million sq ft, marking a 28 per cent year-on-year rise.Read more

Mumbai is gearing up for a new era in luxury living with the emergence of 'Bandra Bay', a waterfront belt alongside Bandra-Kurla Complex. According to a report unveiled jointly by Lighthouse Luxury and CRE Matrix, the development, estimated at over INR 1 lakh crore, will encompass about 8 million sq. ft. of high-end residential and retail projects. The report highlighted Bandra Bay's potential to rival global icons like Palm Jumeirah and Marina Bay, citing strong infrastructure, limited supply, elite demand, and unmatched connectivity as key growth drivers.Read more

India has secured the sixth position globally for live branded residence projects, as highlighted by Knight Frank's latest Residence Report 2025. The country accounts for 4% of the world's branded residence supply, reflecting its growing importance in luxury living. The report also places India tenth in the pipeline of upcoming projects, driven by an expanding affluent population and increasing demand for high-end branded homes.Read more