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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.
ITAT Mumbai delivers big relief: Temporary flat given by developer during land redevelopment isn't a taxable "transfer" — no capital gains apply when it's purely interim with no ownership rights passed, quashing Rs 13.56 lakh addition.

₹60 Lakh Plot Bought in 2005 Sold for ₹8 Crore in 2022 – Income Tax Sends ₹1.6 Crore Demand

From ₹60 lakh plot to ₹8 crore sale – NRI couple faced ₹1.6 crore tax demand. ITAT Bangalore just handed them massive relief: solar plants, built-in kitchens & fixed ACs now count as cost of improvement and slash your tax bill!
Real estate stocks opened mixed after Indian markets began trading cautiously on March 12. While developers like DLF and Godrej Properties saw early buying interest, others such as Lodha Developers and Phoenix Mills traded lower, indicating a volatile session ahead for the sector.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Open Mixed as Markets Begin Tuesday’s Trade; Large Developers Steady, Mid-Caps Soft

Realty stocks opened mixed on Tuesday as large developers held steady but mid-caps came under pressure. Here’s a full report on early market performance and what to expect through the day.
In a major redevelopment-taxation ruling, the ITAT Mumbai held that redevelopment benefits belong to flat owners, not the society. The Tribunal rejected the Income Tax Department’s ₹4.97 crore capital gains demand.

Income Tax Tribunal Rules: Redevelopment Gains Not Taxable for Housing Societies; Crucial Shield for Flat Owners

In a major redevelopment-taxation ruling, the ITAT Mumbai held that redevelopment benefits belong to flat owners, not the society. The Tribunal rejected the Income Tax Department’s ₹4.97 crore capital gains demand.
In a key February 2026 decision, MahaREAT ruled that homebuyers withdrawing from delayed projects under RERA are entitled to interest from the promoter's receipt of payments—not from later default dates—overturning a MahaRERA order in the Mullaji vs. Onyx Builders case involving stalled projects in Kurla West, Mumbai.

MahaRERA Rejects Arbitration Clauses in Real Estate Disputes, Upholds Homebuyer Rights

MahaRERA’s November 2025 order, backed by a Bombay High Court ruling, invalidates arbitration clauses in RERA disputes, ensuring homebuyers can directly approach the authority for remedies in cases like the delayed Indiabulls Park 4 project.
Real estate stocks opened mixed after Indian markets began trading cautiously on March 12. While developers like DLF and Godrej Properties saw early buying interest, others such as Lodha Developers and Phoenix Mills traded lower, indicating a volatile session ahead for the sector.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Begin the Week on a Mixed Note: Large Developers Hold Firm While Mid-Caps Drag the Index

Real estate stocks ended the first day of the week with mild gains as large developers lifted the sector despite mid-cap weakness. Here’s a full breakdown of the day’s performance and what to expect on Tuesday.