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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 to have 2,400+ GCCs and 2.8 million jobs by 2030 — GCC market to hit USD 105–110 billion; Bengaluru dominates, Tier-2 cities emerge as new frontiers; 2025 saw record 80.5 Mn sq. ft. office leasing with GCCs driving 40%+ share — FICCI-ANAROCK report.

India’s GCC Boom: 2,400 Centres, 2.8 Million Jobs by 2030

India to have 2,400+ GCCs and 2.8 million jobs by 2030 — GCC market to hit USD 105–110 billion; Bengaluru dominates, Tier-2 cities emerge as new frontiers; 2025 saw record 80.5 Mn sq. ft. office leasing with GCCs driving 40%+ share — FICCI-ANAROCK report.
Real estate stocks held firm at the market open after recent gains, as investors weighed the impact of the Union Budget and the India–US trade agreement. The sector is expected to trade range-bound through the day.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Hold Firm After Recent Gains as Markets Open; Sector Weighs Budget and Trade Cues

Real estate stocks held firm at the market open after recent gains, as investors weighed the impact of the Union Budget and the India–US trade agreement. The sector is expected to trade range-bound through the day.
Maharashtra has sanctioned ₹411 crore for PMAY housing projects across multiple cities, signaling execution momentum and a major boost to affordable home supply for EWS buyers.

Affordable Housing Financiers Set for Steady 20-21% AUM Growth in FY26 & FY27 Despite Rising Delinquencies

Affordable housing finance companies to post steady 20-21% AUM growth in FY26 and FY27 — outpacing the broader mortgage sector — even as LAP moderates and delinquencies rise slightly; CRISIL Ratings expects healthy profitability at ~2.5% RoMA amid prudent underwriting and supportive funding dynamics.
An 80-year-old private deed from 1943 has halted a Mumbai society's high-rise dreams. Bombay HC says the 30-ft 'ghost' still haunts redevelopment—until trial proves otherwise.

Homebuyers Beware: Waiting for Builder’s Review Can Kill Your RERA Appeal

Waiting for the builder’s review petition does NOT pause your 60-day RERA appeal deadline — Maharashtra Appellate Tribunal rejects massive delay, dismisses homebuyers’ challenge as time-barred, and warns: act fast or lose your right to contest unfavourable orders.
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Court Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Attempt to Halve Compensation for National Highway Acquisitions – “Centre’s Rule Prevails, You Get Double!”

In a major relief for landowners, the Bombay High Court has struck down Maharashtra’s notifications and GRs that tried to cap the compensation multiplier at 1.00 for national highway projects, upholding the Central Government’s 2.00 factor and ordering a fresh, higher award within six weeks.