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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.
In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that "soft possession" without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

If a Developer Takes Money and Promises Flats, He Can’t Call It ‘Just an Investment’: MahaREAT Delivers Big RERA Clarity

In a landmark ruling, MahaREAT has held that developers cannot escape RERA obligations by calling buyers “investors” when flats are promised under an MoU, overturning a controversial MahaRERA order and reinforcing homebuyer protections.
India’s ceramic tile makers are set to return to growth with a 4–5% revenue rebound this fiscal, powered by strong domestic demand and premiumisation, even as exports remain under pressure due to global tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties.

Ceramic Tile Industry Set for Revenue Rebound as Domestic Demand Fires Up

India’s ceramic tile makers are set to return to growth with a 4–5% revenue rebound this fiscal, powered by strong domestic demand and premiumisation, even as exports remain under pressure due to global tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties.
Real estate stocks began the trading session on a mixed note as Indian markets opened cautiously. While select developers such as Godrej Properties and Sobha saw early buying interest, others remained under pressure, keeping the Nifty Realty index near flat levels in early trade.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Open Steady as Markets Kick Off; Sector Awaits Fresh Cues Through the Day

Realty stocks opened on a steady note with large developers showing resilience and mid-caps mixed. The sector is expected to trade range-bound early on as investors await fresh triggers later in the day.
In a landmark interim ruling, Bombay HC protects Pankh Properties' title to Matunga's Adenwalla Building after 13 years, rejecting original owner Rusi Sorabji Khambatta's sudden termination bid over a ₹12 crore 2012 deal. "Cannot unwind after pocketing the money," court observes.

Can Parents Take Back Gifted Property? Mumbai City Civil Court Explains When Gift Deeds Can Be Cancelled

In a crucial order, the Mumbai City Civil Court has cancelled a registered gift deed executed by a senior citizen in favour of her son, holding that fraud, misrepresentation, and abuse of trust render such transfers void even if registered.
Mumbai’s property market achieves a 14-year record with over 1.5 lakh registrations and INR 13,487 crore in stamp duty in 2025, driven by strong suburban demand and rising interest in higher-value homes.

Mumbai Property Market Soars to 14-Year High with 1.5 Lakh Registrations in 2025

Mumbai’s property market achieves a 14-year record with over 1.5 lakh registrations and INR 13,487 crore in stamp duty in 2025, driven by strong suburban demand and rising interest in higher-value homes.