Real Estate Optimism Strengthens in Q3 2025 as Sentiment Index Climbs

The Knight Frank–NAREDCO Sentiment Index for Q3 2025 shows rising optimism in India’s real estate sector, with the Current Score climbing to 59 and strong confidence across residential and office markets despite global economic pressures.

ED Raids in Mumbai Uncover ₹59 Crore Assets in Probe Into Alleged Fraud at Lodha Developers

The Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth ₹59 crore in raids across Mumbai as part of its money laundering probe against Rajendra Narpatmal Lodha. Investigators allege unauthorised property sales, fabricated MoUs and fund siphoning that caused major losses to Lodha Developers Ltd.

India’s Retail Leasing Soars 65% YoY in Q3 2025, Hits 3.2 Million Sq Ft

India’s retail real estate market posted a sharp 65% YoY surge in gross leasing in Q3 2025, led by Delhi NCR and Hyderabad. With 8.9 million sq ft already leased in the first nine months, the sector has surpassed 2024’s full-year totals and is on track for a record-breaking 2025.

In A First: Homebuyer Gets Cash Back That She Paid To Developer

In a pioneering ruling, MahaREAT directs developers to repay a buyer’s 2009 cash booking of ₹7.5 lakh as part of ₹15 lakh relief with interest, upholding an unregistered deal and piercing partnership defenses.

CREDAI-MCHI Pushes Unified Reform Agenda, Speeds Up Approval Processes

CREDAI-MCHI’s 43rd AGM outlined a unified reform roadmap under President Sukhraj Nahar, strengthening coordination with government bodies, launching Ease of Doing Business 2.0, and institutionalising review mechanisms to fast-track approvals and improve transparency across Mumbai’s real estate ecosystem.