Land Given for Farming, Not Housing: Bombay High Court Backs Maharashtra Govt in Taking Back Ambernath Cooperative Society Land

The Bombay High Court has ruled that land given free of cost for farming cannot be converted into illegal housing, backing the Maharashtra government’s decision to resume over 200 acres from an Ambernath cooperative society for gross misuse and encroachments.

Booked a Flat but Didn’t Sign Agreement? MahaRERA Says Builder Can’t Keep Your Money

MahaRERA has ruled that builders cannot forfeit the entire booking amount if a homebuyer cancels before signing an agreement for sale. Allowing only a 2% deduction, the Authority reinforced consumer protection principles under RERA.

India’s Retail Leasing Touches Three-Year High in 2025 with 54% Growth

India’s brick-and-mortar retail sector recorded a three-year high in 2025, with gross leasing volumes jumping 54% to 12.5 million sq. ft, led by Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, according to JLL.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Open Cautiously as Markets Resume After Long Break; Sector Awaits Direction Through the Day

Real estate stocks opened cautiously as markets resumed after a long break. Large developers provided stability while mid-caps traded mixed, with investors awaiting intraday cues.

Half of Mumbai’s Police Force Lives Outside the City as Housing Gap Worsens

More than half of Mumbai Police personnel commute from distant towns due to an acute housing shortage. The state plans 45,000 homes under a police township project.