31 Million Sq Ft Boom: How India’s GCC Wave Is Creating Jobs, Offices, and Opportunities in Your City

India’s Global Capability Centres leased a record 31 million sq ft in 2025, transforming cities, creating jobs, and driving real estate demand as companies expand beyond metros into Tier-II markets.

Homebuyers Entitled to Interest on Refund from Date of Payment Receipt, Not Project Default Date – Landmark Win in Withdrawal Case

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.

Realty Stocks Trade Flat at Open as Indian Markets Pause Rally; Select Developers See Early Buying

Real estate stocks began Wednesday’s session on a cautious note as Indian markets opened flat. While sector indices remained slightly weak, selective gains in large developers signal stock-specific action and a likely range-bound day for realty counters.

Premium Homes Dominate as Affordable Housing Sales Drop 17% YoY in 2025

India’s housing market is witnessing a structural shift toward premium homes, with properties above ₹1 crore now making up half of total sales, while affordable housing demand has dropped 17% year-on-year, according to Knight Frank India’s latest report.

Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.