Rising Prices, Slowing Sales: India’s Housing Sector Enters a Phase of Strategic Pause

India’s residential market entered a phase of consolidation in Q2 2025, with new launches falling 16% year-on-year and sales volumes declining 20%. However, the average price grew 11% across the top 7 cities as demand remained strong in premium and luxury segments, signaling a shift toward more selective, sustainable growth.

Homebuyers Win Big: Tribunal Nixes Builder Moratorium, Orders Compensation for Delays

In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ordered developer Sheth Infraworld to compensate homebuyers for significant project delays, specifically disallowing the use of the pandemic-related moratorium as an excuse. This ruling marks a crucial victory for allottees seeking timely possession and fair compensation.

Net Office Leasing Surges 40% Across Top 7 Cities in H1 2025, New Supply Up by 25%

India’s office real estate market soared in H1 2025, with net absorption rising 40% year-on-year to nearly 27 million sq. ft. Bengaluru led leasing volumes, while Pune saw a record 533% jump in new supply. Strong demand from IT/ITeS, coworking, and BFSI continues to drive growth despite global uncertainties.

Arkade Developers Acquires Filmistan Pvt Ltd for ₹183 Crore; Plans ₹3,000-Crore Luxury Housing Project in Goregaon West

Arkade Developers has acquired Filmistan Pvt Ltd for ₹183 crore, setting the stage to redevelop the 4-acre Filmistan Studios in Goregaon West into a ₹3,000-crore uber-luxury residential project with twin 50-storey towers of spacious apartments and penthouses.

MahaRERA Orders Full Refund with Interest to Homebuyer for Possession Delay

In a significant win for homebuyers, MahaRERA has ruled in favor of a complainant against Viijcon Properties for failing to deliver possession in the Viijcon Cellandine project. The authority ordered a full refund with interest, while dismissing three other complaints due to lack of valid promoter-allottee relationships or incomplete documentation.