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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
India Defies Global Office Rental Slump, Posts Record Growth in Leasing

India Defies Global Office Rental Slump, Posts Record Growth in Leasing

Despite a global slump in office rentals, India’s commercial real estate market recorded historic growth in 2024, with 70.7 million sq ft leased—its highest ever. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune posted double-digit rental growth, driven by robust demand from IT and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), positioning India as a standout performer in the global office space landscape.
MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order by Chairperson, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.
MahaRERA Mandates Prominent Display of Project Details in Advertisements, Warns of Penalties

MahaRERA Mandates Prominent Display of Project Details in Advertisements, Warns of Penalties

MahaRERA has directed that all housing project advertisements must prominently display the MahaRERA registration number, website, and project’s QR code, in a font size equal to or larger than the project’s contact details. Violators will face penalties.  
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RBI Rate Cut Brings Good News for Homebuyers: Lower EMIs

In a major relief for homebuyers, the RBI has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, marking its second consecutive cut. Industry leaders say this move will improve housing affordability, boost buyer sentiment, and encourage new project launches—especially in affordable and mid-income segments.
Institutional Real Estate Investments Surge to USD 1.3 Billion in Q1 2025, Marking 31% YoY Growth

Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Drops, But Bigger Deals Take Center Stage

Private equity investments in Indian real estate continued to soften in FY25, reaching USD 3.7 billion—a 43% drop from FY21. ANAROCK Capital’s FLUX FY25 report reveals a strategic shift toward fewer, larger deals, with logistics and warehousing capturing nearly half of total investments. Notably, foreign capital surged, accounting for 84% of the year’s inflows, signaling growing global confidence in India’s long-term real estate potential.