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Average Home Prices in Thane Surge 46% in 3 Years, 2BHKs Rule New Supply

Thane’s transformation from a supporting suburb to a real estate leader is reflected in a 46% price surge over three years. With 2BHKs dominating supply and 89 high-rises, the city is seeing strong absorption and investor confidence, as per ANAROCK’s latest report.

July 19, 2025

Affordable housing’s share of sales in India’s top cities has plunged to 18% in H1 2025. US tariffs on Indian exports could further hurt MSMEs—the core buyers of budget homes—risking defaults and slowing launches.

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“Redevelopment Must Be Inclusive, Sustainable”: New Report Charts Roadmap for India’s Urban Future

A new report by GRSF and Primus Partners warns India’s cities face an unsustainable future without bold redevelopment reforms. “We must craft urban spaces that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready,” said Aarti Harbhajanka, MD, Primus Partners, as the study set out a roadmap for zero sprawl, affordable housing, and smart infrastructure by 2047.

July 18, 2025

India’s flex workspace stock across the top seven cities is expected to cross 100 million sq ft by 2027, with penetration rising to 10.5%, driven by strong enterprise demand, GCC expansion, and rapid growth in Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai.

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Net Office Leasing in India to Cross 50 Million sq ft in FY26

India’s Grade A office leasing market is poised for a historic high, with net leasing expected to cross 50 million sq ft in FY26, according to CRISIL Ratings. Strong demand from GCCs, BFSI, and flex operators, along with prudent leveraging by developers, is set to improve vacancy rates, cash flows, and credit metrics across the commercial real estate sector.

July 18, 2025

India’s warehousing market absorbed 18.9 mn sq ft in H1 2025 while rentals remained stable between INR 18–31/sq ft/month. Pune led the pack with highest rents, but institutional investments saw a sharp 98% annual fall.

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India’s Green Warehousing Footprint to Quadruple by 2030

Certified green warehousing space in India is projected to grow fourfold to 270 million sq. ft. by 2030, as institutional investors and corporates push sustainability in logistics, according to JLL’s latest report.

July 17, 2025

In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF's premium Gurugram project 'The Primus,' citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.

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Rehabilitation After Land Acquisition, Not a Fundamental Right, Says Supreme Court

In a major verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that landowners displaced by acquisition cannot claim rehabilitation or subsidised plots as a matter of right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscores that such benefits are governed by government policy—not by enforceable constitutional rights.