August 2025

Mumbai: Windfall for builders as redevelopment booms through higher FSI schemes

Mumbai's real estate sees a transformation. Builders redevelop old societies into taller towers. They gain higher Floor Space Index by housing project-affected people. This benefits residents with more space. However, increased density strains infrastructure. Authorities aim to balance development and public needs. Challenges remain in timely project completion and approvals. The focus is on ensuring...

Banks widen home loan spreads to save margins

To safeguard their profitability, SBI and Union Bank of India are increasing home loan spreads despite falling policy rates. This reverses the trend of passing rate cuts to new borrowers, as banks grapple with sticky deposit costs. Public sector lenders, previously focused on market share, are now prioritizing sustainable returns, signaling a potential shift in the home loan market. Source link...

NCLAT clears way for insolvency proceedings against Supertech Realtors

The NCLAT has upheld the insolvency proceedings against Supertech Realtors, developer of the Supernova project, after a plea by Bank of Maharashtra over unpaid dues. A settlement proposal by Supertech's promoter was rejected by the consortium of banks. The appellate tribunal has allowed the formation of a Committee of Creditors to proceed with the insolvency resolution process. Source link...

GNIDA gave plots to unqualified realtors, diluted buyer safety net: CAG

A CAG audit exposed irregularities in Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority's allotment of plots. The audit highlighted policy violations between 2005 and 2018. GNIDA focused on residential development instead of industrial development. Many housing projects faced delays. Allotments were given to unqualified bidders. The audit revealed lapses in governance. Homebuyers faced project delays and...

ED raids against Rohtas Projects for ₹248-crore 'fraud' with home buyers

The Enforcement Directorate searched several premises in Lucknow and Delhi. The searches relate to a money laundering investigation against Rohtas Projects Limited. The realty group allegedly duped investors of Rs 248 crore. Homebuyers filed 87 FIRs since 2021. Promoters Piyush Rastogi, Paresh Rastogi, and Deepak Rastogi are absconding. The ED aims to find evidence and attach the promoters'...

Eaton Technologies picks up 1.50 lakh sq ft in Pune through 10-year lease pact

Eaton Technologies India has leased 150,000 sq ft of office space in Pune's Aditya Shagun Infinity IT Park for 10 years, with a potential rental outflow exceeding Rs 250 crore. The company plans to establish its Global Capability Center (GCC) at this location. This deal highlights India's growing prominence as a hub for GCCs, driven by talent availability and infrastructure. Source link...

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