Hiring Boom in EPC Sector Up 51%: Faster Roads, Metros & Power Projects Likely to Boost Real Estate Growth

India’s EPC sector has recorded a 51% surge in hiring since 2020, signalling a major acceleration in roads, metro, power and renewable energy projects. With Mumbai and Delhi leading 80% of national demand, this talent boom is set to speed up infrastructure delivery, strengthen electricity networks, and unlock new real estate growth corridors. For homebuyers, faster connectivity, improved power stability, and emerging metro-linked zones mean better housing options, rising property values and more livable cities.

MMRDA’s BKC Plot Auction Fetches Record-Breaking Prices: Sumitomo and Brookfield Secure Prime Land

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has set a new record with its latest land auction in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), fetching prices well above the reserve rate. Sumitomo Corporation acquired two prime plots at ₹4,82,000 per square meter, while Brookfield secured another at ₹3,87,000 per square meter. This historic auction highlights BKC’s growing demand among global investors and reinforces Mumbai’s status as a premier commercial hub.