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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 office market shattered records in 2025 with 83.3 million sq ft of leasing, led by GCCs and flex spaces, as vacancy dropped to a five-year low, says JLL.

India’s Office Market Hits Record Highs in 2025 with 83.3 Million Sq Ft Leasing

India’s office market shattered records in 2025 with 83.3 million sq ft of leasing, led by GCCs and flex spaces, as vacancy dropped to a five-year low, says JLL.
In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.

Investor Turned Flat Purchase Qualifies as ‘Allottee’ – Builder Ordered to Refund ₹20 Lakh + Interest

In a ruling that clarifies the scope of RERA protections, MahaRERA has held that an initial investment later converted into a registered flat purchase creates a valid allottee-promoter relationship, entitling the complainant to withdraw from a delayed project and claim full refund with interest, irrespective of COVID-related extensions.
In a significant win for homebuyers, MahaRERA and the Appellate Tribunal upheld a 2005 booking despite the handling director's death and promoters' denial of knowledge, directing execution of agreement for an equivalent flat or refund with interest — a reminder of RERA's buyer protections even in legacy cases.

Why a Mumbai Builder Didn’t Have to Pay Tax on ₹55 Crore in Loans

Mumbai ITAT has dismissed a ₹55.5 crore tax addition on Supreme Lake View Bungalows Pvt. Ltd., confirming that properly documented and carried-forward loans cannot be taxed under Section 68.
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Palwal in Haryana Races Ahead of Mumbai and Delhi in New Home Loan Growth

Palwal in Haryana has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing home loan markets, outpacing Mumbai and Delhi in new loan volumes. The trend highlights a decisive shift in housing demand towards affordable Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, reshaping India’s housing finance landscape.
Mumbai’s first multi-billion-rupee real estate deal of 2026 sees a Chandivali office asset sell for ₹559.25 crore. The sellers — firms owned by Tusshar and Jitendra Kapoor — had earlier closed a ₹855 crore land sale within Balaji IT Park in 2025, signalling strong institutional demand for commercial assets.

2026’s First Multi-Billion Deal: Tusshar & Jitendra Kapoor Sell Mumbai Property for ₹559.25 Crore

Mumbai’s first multi-billion-rupee real estate deal of 2026 sees a Chandivali office asset sell for ₹559.25 crore. The sellers — firms owned by Tusshar and Jitendra Kapoor — had earlier closed a ₹855 crore land sale within Balaji IT Park in 2025, signalling strong institutional demand for commercial assets.