Real Estate

Bengaluru-based real estate giant Sattva Group plans to invest approximately Rs 800 crore in Goa’s property market over the next two years, capitalizing on the region’s growing appeal driven by enhanced infrastructure and connectivity. Having launched the second phase of its flagship ‘Sattva Water’s Edge’ project near Dabolim airport, the company is poised to develop additional residential ventures, including a gated community.

Signature Global, a prominent real estate developer based in Gurugram, has acquired nearly 10 acres of land in Sohna Tehsil as part of its aggressive expansion strategy. The company aims to leverage this acquisition, with a potential sales area exceeding 5.3 lakh square feet, to fuel its growth across mid-income to luxury housing segments.

Whiteland Corporation, a rising player in India's premium real estate sector, has announced a major investment initiative in Gurugram with plans to develop a luxury residential project along the Dwarka Expressway. The company has awarded construction contracts worth Rs. 2,000 crore to leading firms Ahluwalia Contracts and Kalpataru Projects. The 20-acre development will include approximately 1,700 high-end apartments, with prices starting at Rs. 6.5 crore.

In a strategic move to promote gender inclusion and empowerment within the financial services sector, Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd has inaugurated its first all-women-operated branch in Indore. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the company, which currently manages nearly 600 branches across India. The Indore branch, managed entirely by a nine-member female team, sets the tone for a broader expansion, with 12 more such branches planned in the current financial year.

India’s real estate landscape presented a mixed outlook in the first half of 2025, with robust growth in the office leasing segment contrasting with a marginal dip in residential sales. According to data released by Knight Frank, housing sales across eight major cities declined by 2% year-on-year to 1.7 lakh units, while office leasing rose sharply by 41% to 48.9 million square feet. This divergence underscores shifting priorities in post-pandemic real estate, with demand surging for commercial properties, especially in IT and business hubs.

Kolkata’s commercial real estate market has witnessed a remarkable 60% year-on-year increase in leasing activity during the first half of 2025, reaching 1.1 million square feet, according to Knight Frank India’s latest report. This surge marks the highest half-yearly transaction volume in a decade, driven largely by significant IT outsourcing deals and flexible workspace agreements. Peripheral Business Districts such as Salt Lake City and Rajarhat New Town dominated transactions, while vacancy rates dropped to the lowest levels since 2019.

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL), via its wholly owned Finnish subsidiary Holiday Club Resorts Oy (HCR), has acquired full ownership of Keskinäinen Kiinteistö Oy Salla Star (KKOSS), a mutual real estate company in Finland. The transaction, valued at Rs. 2.35 crore, grants Mahindra direct control over a key asset it had leased since 2012. This move marks a strategic pivot from lease-based operations to full ownership, aimed at enhancing cost efficiency, asset security, and long-term sustainability in its Nordic hospitality business.

After two years of double-digit price appreciation, India’s residential real estate market is expected to enter a phase of steady, moderate growth. According to Crisil Ratings, housing prices are projected to rise by 4–6% over the medium term, while demand, measured in volume, is likely to increase by 5–7%. Though supply is set to outpace demand slightly—raising inventory levels—developers are expected to maintain healthy financial profiles, backed by strong cash flows and reduced leverage.

Lodha Developers Ltd has been directed by the Supreme Court to deposit Rs 520.80 crore as a security measure linked to ongoing legal proceedings involving its recent acquisition of V Hotels Ltd (VHL) through insolvency. The case stems from allegations tied to transactions routed via VHL prior to the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), initiated by the Enforcement Directorate against VHL’s former promoters. Lodha has expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will expedite hearings and release the deposit soon.

India’s commercial real estate sector witnessed a significant boost in FY2024-25, driven largely by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). According to data from real estate consultancy Vestian, GCCs leased 31.8 million square feet of office space across seven major cities during the fiscal year—a 24% increase over the previous year. This surge underscores India’s growing strategic importance as a global operations hub, bolstered by a skilled workforce, cost efficiency, and a conducive business environment.