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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’s flex workspace stock across the top seven cities is expected to cross 100 million sq ft by 2027, with penetration rising to 10.5%, driven by strong enterprise demand, GCC expansion, and rapid growth in Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai.

Mumbai Emerges as India’s BFSI GCC Powerhouse Amid Record Leasing Surge

Mumbai has emerged as India’s top hub for BFSI Global Capability Centers (GCCs), capitalizing on its financial legacy and robust office infrastructure. According to JLL, the city leads GCC leasing in the banking and finance segment, with core corridors like BKC, Powai, and Airoli driving demand from global financial firms and fintech innovators.
Affordable housing

CSR Funds to Fuel Affordable Homes in Maharashtra

Under its 2025 Housing Policy, Maharashtra has opened a new door for corporate participation by enabling CSR funds to support housing for the urban poor, migrants, women, and other vulnerable groups. Through a proposed CSR-Housing Development Board and incentives for green, rental, and inclusive projects, the state aims to transform its housing landscape in partnership with the private sector.
ANAROCK’s AI data shows ₹50L–₹1Cr homes dominating buyer demand between 2022 and 2024, older age groups leading purchases, and brokers gaining importance as digital leads decline.

Premium Housing Surges as Mass Segment Slows: 62% of India’s H1 2025 Sales Now Above ₹1 Crore

In H1 2025, India’s housing market saw a 13% decline in total sales, but premium homes priced above ₹1 crore surged to form 62% of transactions. Q2 saw a 7% rise in sales, signaling a market shift towards high-value, luxury housing.
Indian retail

Retail Realignment 2025: Apparel & F&B Lead Leasing with 54% Share Across Top 7 Cities

Retail real estate in India is transforming fast — Apparel and F&B now lead leasing activity with a 54% share across top 7 cities in H1 2025. Jewellery and high-value lifestyle categories gain traction, while traditional apparel brands lose ground to e-commerce.
In a key ruling, MahaRERA held that even when an Agreement for Sale is silent on the possession date, the builder must hand over the flat within a reasonable period of three years from the agreement date — failing which, interest is payable for the delay period. The order in the Mauli Omkar project case awarded interest from March 2019 to April 2023 to complainant Sabirali Tufhel Shaikh.

MahaRERA Must Allow In-Person Hearings Too, Rules Bombay High CourtVirtual-only model no longer acceptable; hybrid system mandatory within four weeks

In a major boost for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ordered MahaRERA to start hybrid hearings, giving litigants the choice to appear physically or virtually. The court criticized the Authority’s virtual-only model and directed urgent reforms in how real estate cases and execution matters are handled.