Mumbai Sees Surge in Property Registrations and Stamp Duty Revenue in January 2025

Mumbai recorded 12,048 property registrations in January 2025, generating ₹974 crore in stamp duty revenue. This marks a 9.86% increase in registrations and a 28.15% rise in revenue compared to January 2024. However, compared to December 2024, registrations dipped by 2.98%, while revenue declined by 14.12%.

Affluent Buyers Show Continued Interest in Luxury Real Estate

India Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2025 highlights that 62% of HNIs and UHNIs plan to invest in luxury properties within the next 12-24 months, driven by capital appreciation and rising affluence. While optimism about economic growth has slightly tempered, the survey underscores the resilience of luxury real estate as a preferred asset for lifestyle upgrades and wealth creation.

Sun Pharma’s Vibha Sanghvi Purchases Properties Worth Rs 130 Crore in One Month

Vibha D Sanghvi, a prominent figure from Sun Pharma, purchased two high-value properties worth Rs 130 crore in Mumbai’s Worli area within a month. The two luxury apartments, each valued at Rs 65 crore, were registered in November and December 2024. The properties include premium amenities such as ample parking spaces and expansive living areas. Sanghvi, a female buyer, availed a 1 percent stamp duty concession on both deals, with a total stamp duty of Rs 6.50 crore paid for the transactions.

Mumbai-Based Developer Avighna Acquires Dubai’s Emaar Business Park 3 for Rs. 555 Crore

Avighna Group, a prominent Mumbai-based developer, has acquired Emaar Business Park 3 in Dubai for approximately Rs. 555 crore. This multi-tenanted Grade-A office building on Sheikh Zayed Road strengthens Avighna’s global real estate portfolio and marks its strategic entry into the thriving GCC property market.

Nippon Life India Acquires Premium Commercial Properties in Mumbai for ₹486 Crore

Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. has made a significant move in Mumbai’s commercial real estate market by acquiring two office properties in Lower Parel for Rs. 486.03 crore. The acquisition highlights growing demand for Grade-A office spaces in key business districts like Lower Parel, as multinational firms continue to seek premium office spaces in Mumbai.