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Chandivali, located in Mumbai's western suburbs, has become a popular choice for both homebuyers and businesses due to its rapid development and diverse housing options. With high-rise apartments, gated communities, and independent houses, there's something for everyone's budget and preference. The area's connectivity to major business hubs and amenities like schools, hospitals, and shopping centers make it self-sufficient. In April, Amaryllis Towers and Plaza were the top-selling buildings, showcasing Chandivali's popularity. Apartments ranged from compact 225 square feet to spacious 944 square feet, with prices per square foot varying from INR 8,889 to INR 32,606. Chandivali's appeal lies in its blend of modern living, excellent connectivity, and affordability, making it a thriving real estate hub in Mumbai.
DLF recently announced the successful sellout of its luxury residential project DLF Privana West in Gurugram valued at INR 5590 crores within just 3 days. Located in Sectors 76 and 77, the 12.572-acre project is part of the larger 116.296-acre DLF Privana community. It offers amenities like multiple car parks per unit against the backdrop of the Aravali Range and an upcoming safari park. Spread across 5 towers, it has 795 residences including 4 BHK apartments and penthouses designed for privacy with no overlapping views. Aakash Ohri, the joint managing director and chief business officer of DLF Home Developers, highlighted substantial interest from NRIs and reiterated DLF's commitment to building an integrated luxury living ecosystem.
? A residential flat spanning 7,143 square feet sold in Vasavi Sky City in Hyderabad's Gachibowli for INR 5.21 crores
? A residential flat spanning 2,465 square feet sold in Aparna Luxor Park in Hyderabad's Kondapur for INR 2.39 crores
Collector’s Land refers to land belonging to the government that falls under the control of the revenue department and is therefore owned by the City Collector. Collector’s Land is leased out to individuals and / or entities for the purpose of development. Prior permission must be sought from the state to rent, gift, transfer and / or sell properties built on Collector’s Land.
Real estate developer Suraj Estate Developers reported a 17.44% rise in Q4 FY24 net profit to INR 19.46 crore, despite a 75.22% drop in net consolidated total income to INR 103.03 crore for the quarter. The company's effective cost control measures led to a 54% growth in EBITDA and 710 bps rise in margins. Collections for FY24 stood at INR 316 crore. The board approved plans to raise up to INR 500 crore through various means and acquisition of a redevelopment project in Mumbai with a GDV of INR 120 crore.
Flexible workspace provider Incuspaze has been rapidly expanding its portfolio across major Indian cities to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible office spaces. In one of the largest leasing deals of 2024, Incuspaze leased over 350,000 square feet of office space in Gurgaon. The company also leased significant spaces in Pune and Jaipur as part of its target to add 1.5 million square feet to its portfolio this year. Incuspaze aims to grow its total portfolio to 7 million square feet by 2026, driven primarily by demand from large and mid-sized enterprises seeking cost-effective, flexible workspace solutions.
Engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) expects its order book to grow by INR 1 trillion to INR 5.75 trillion in FY25, driven by a 10% increase in order intake and 15% revenue growth. However, L&T remains cautious about disruptions from ongoing general elections in the first half of the year. In FY24, L&T's order book expanded to INR 4.75 trillion with a 15% rise in annual revenues. In Q4FY24, L&T reported a 10.3% rise in net profit to INR 4,396.12 crore. Segment performances were mixed with infrastructure and energy orders growing strongly. L&T has earmarked a capex of INR 4,000 crore for FY25.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has made structural audits by certified auditors mandatory for housing societies and commercial units over 30 years old before any repair work. This is as per the unified development regulations and Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act of 1966. NMMC recently identified 528 structures as unsafe after surveying the city. However, residents have raised concerns that audits will be misused to declare buildings dilapidated and will be sent for redevelopment. They argue that well-maintained buildings can last longer than 30 years. There are also allegations of nexus between officials, builders and ex-corporators wanting to profit from redevelopment. However, NMMC has clarified that the step is necessary given the history of collapse of unsafe structures.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against ATS Heights Private Limited, the developer of Knightsbridge luxury housing project in Noida sector 124. This comes after ATS failed to pay dues of INR 285 crore and INR 47 crore to lenders on time. ASK Trusteeship Services Private Limited, representing some ASK funds and investment managers, had filed a petition citing the default. The NCLT bench approved the petition and appointed Gaurav Katiyar as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) to oversee the CIRP. The NCLT in its order has made it clear that non-payment of debt when it is due and payable amounts to default as per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
The board of directors of Piramal Enterprises, a diversified non-bank finance company, has approved the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary Piramal Capital & Housing Finance (PCHFL) with the parent company Piramal Enterprises (PEL). The new entity will be named Piramal Finance Limited (PFL) post-merger. The primary objectives of the consolidation are to simplify the group structure, create a more flexible entity and give shareholders direct access to the entire lending business. It is applying to RBI to convert its HFC license to an NBFC-ICC (non-banking financial company-investment and credit company) license. Piramal Enterprises reported a net profit of INR 137 crore for Q4 FY24.
A recent ANAROCK report analysed housing trends across the top 7 cities in India from Q1 2019 to Q1 2024. A key finding was the rising prominence of luxury housing segments compared to affordable housing. In Q1 2024, luxury homes accounted for 21% of unit sales versus just 4% in Q1 2019. New luxury housing supply also increased from 9% of total launches in Q1 2019 to 25% in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, affordable housing sales declined from 37% to 20%. Non-luxury segments gained greater share in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The data indicates developers are aligning new project launches more towards prevailing demand for higher-priced luxury properties.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to significantly increase its monetization of highways through the Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT) model this financial year. It intends to offer around 12 bundles of highway stretches for bidding by private companies, up from just four bundles offered last year. The next round of bidding for three new bundles will begin in June. This year, the bundles will comprise highways of different sizes - large, medium and small, unlike the big and small categories previously. NHAI has identified 33 highway stretches spanning 2,741 km that will be offered for monetization this year. NHAI expects to raise INR 54,000 crore in 2024-25 from monetization through the ToT and InvIT models.
Mumbai is witnessing a shift as its luxury real estate developments increasingly incorporate spaces dedicated to spirituality. Developers are adding amenities like meditation areas, yoga studios and gardens to offer respite from the fast pace of life in high-rises. This reflects a growing recognition that true luxury means nurturing both the body and soul. One project, Omkar Alta Monte, is even planning to include a Hindu and Jain temple on site. As individuals and societies evolve to seek greater work-life balance and well-being, the integration of spirituality into Mumbai's luxury living spaces will likely continue expanding in innovative ways. In doing so, they reflect how Mumbai remains on the cutting edge of trends that can enhance urban living for more residents.
Manhattan's apartment rents hit record levels. Median rent for new leases rose to USD 4,250, up USD 9 from last year. Landlords capitalise on low vacancy rates, leaving renters with few options. Uncertainty looms if rents will surpass last year's peak of USD 4,400. Despite challenges, rent increases are moderating, with a 0.2% rise in April. Leasing activity increased by 42%, partly due to tenants seeking alternatives. Meanwhile, neighbouring boroughs show mixed trends, with Brooklyn hitting a high and northwest Queens seeing a notable drop.
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