India Office Market Sees 7 Straight Quarters of Vacancy Decline

India’s commercial real estate sector continues to gain momentum with vacancy rates falling to a four-year low of 15.7% in Q1 2025. Despite lower new supply, strong leasing activity, especially from GCCs and IT-BPM sectors, kept demand high. Cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru led the market, while rising rentals highlight growing competition for premium office spaces.

MahaRERA Appoints Revenue Recovery Officers to Enforce Builder Penalties, Boosting Homebuyer Protection

In a major relief for homebuyers, the Maharashtra government has appointed dedicated Revenue Recovery Officers to enforce MahaRERA orders against defaulting builders. This decision enables faster recovery of penalties and compensation, providing long-overdue justice to affected buyers in stalled or delayed projects.

MahaRERA Orders Refunds and Reliefs to Homebuyers as Developer Delays OC and Possession

In a key ruling, MahaRERA has directed Blue Baron Realtors to refund homebuyers in the Zeal Regency project with interest due to delayed possession and non-issuance of OC. The order also mandates the handover of promised amenities and allows buyers to pursue compensation for mental agony.

MHADA Reduces Premium from 110% to 100% of Ready Reckoner Rate for Eligible Tenants

MHADA has announced a 10% reduction in the premium charged to eligible tenants of old cessed buildings for additional area—bringing it down from 110% to 100% of the Ready Reckoner Rate. The change applies retrospectively to December 2023 lottery beneficiaries and is part of a broader 100-day action plan that includes new eligibility criteria and faster allotments.

Lodha Reports 71% Surge in Profit for FY25

Lodha has announced a remarkable 71% rise in net profit for FY25, backed by a 34% revenue jump and record pre-sales of ₹176.3 billion.