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India’s office real estate market achieved a new milestone in 2025 as Grade A office leasing crossed 70 million sq ft, supported by strong demand from technology firms, GCCs, and a sharp year-end surge, according to Colliers India.

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Pune Doubles IT Exports in 5 Years, Now India’s 3rd Software Powerhouse

Pune is fast transforming into India’s third-largest software export hub with IT exports doubling to ₹1.05 lakh crore in five years. Backed by 360+ Global Capability Centres, a robust manufacturing base, and rapid population growth, the city’s dual-engine economy is driving office demand, housing boom, and infrastructure expansion—making Pune one of India’s most balanced growth stories.

September 11, 2025

Bombay High Court slams Tata AIG for denying a home loan insurance claim after a borrower’s sudden death. Justice Sandeep V. Marne upholds Ombudsman’s order, ensuring widow gets ₹27 lakh relief.

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HC Slams Insurer for Denying Dead Man’s Home Loan Cover

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has ordered Tata AIG to pay ₹27 lakh to a widow whose husband died of a sudden cardiac arrest. The case exposed how banks act as insurance agents and how insurers try to deny loan-linked claims. Justice Sandeep V. Marne’s verdict protects homebuyers from losing both loved ones and their homes.

September 11, 2025

Foreign universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex, serve over 560,000 students and create 19 million sq ft of education real estate demand, says a Deloitte–Knight Frank report.

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Mumbai Redevelopment to Unlock 44,000+ Homes Worth ₹1.3 Trillion by 2030

Mumbai’s housing landscape is set for a major transformation with over 44,000 homes worth ₹1.3 trillion expected through society redevelopment by 2030. Suburban corridors lead with 96% of deals, while the state government eyes over ₹20,800 crore in revenue.

September 10, 2025

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.

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Delay Excused: Developer’s Appeal Against MahaRERA to Proceed

In a significant ruling for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT) has allowed a developer’s delayed appeal to proceed. The developer, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd., successfully argued that a long delay in challenging a MahaRERA order was due to their “bonafide” pursuit of a review application. While the court recognized the delay , it concluded there was no negligence or intentional prolonging of the matter. The appeal was allowed on the condition that the developer pays a cost of ₹10,000 to the homebuyers.

September 10, 2025

As India heads into 2026, real estate leaders see sustained demand across housing segments, rising importance of redevelopment, rapid growth in Tier-2 cities, and new asset classes shaping a more diversified and future-ready property market.

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Mumbai Homebuyers Shift Gears: Premium Homes & 2BHKs Lead as Affordable Demand Fades

Mumbai’s housing market is seeing a clear tilt towards premium living, reveals ANAROCK’s Homebuyer Sentiment Survey (H1 2025). While demand for affordable homes in the city’s peripheries is weakening, a growing share of buyers prefer 2BHK units in the ₹90 lakh–₹1.5 Cr price bracket. The survey highlights that 81% of MMR homebuyers are concerned about rising prices, which have jumped across key micro-markets, from ₹24,950 per sq. ft. in Central Suburbs to ₹44,000 per sq. ft. in South Central Mumbai. New launches have moderated by 24% year-on-year, but trust in branded developers and the promise of timely delivery is driving demand. For Mumbai homebuyers, the choice is now clear: better location, better quality, and better value — even if it costs more.