Delhi-NCR retail malls hit full occupancy as Mumbai rents surge: Report
Vacancy rates in Delhi’s key assets have plummeted to 0–2%, while Mumbai has recorded the country’s sharpest rental appreciation at 15–20% year-on-year.
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Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR drive India’s retail leasing momentum in Q1 2026: JLL
First quarter’s 3.1 million sq. ft leasing, anchored by a 48% high street surge and domestic retailers commanding 79% market share, reflects strategic format diversification as supply constraints drive innovation.
India’s real estate market could touch $5.8 trillion by 2047: FICCI-KPMG Report
With deep linkages to financial markets, urban infrastructure and asset formation, real estate continues to play a systemic role in shaping India’s long-term economic growth trajectory.
Awfis unveils over 1.14 lakh sq ft of managed workspace In Chennai
Awfis has launched two new centres at Olympia Crystal, Guindy and DLF Cyber City, taking its Chennai footprint to 28 centres amid rising demand from GCCs and enterprise clients.
Real estate sentiment slips below neutral on global uncertainty: Knight Frank–NAREDCO Index
The Q1 2026 Sentiment Index highlights a transition phase for the Indian real estate sector. While global challenges are making stakeholders cautious, the core market strength remains intact.
India’s flex office market set for 16–18% expansion amid rising GCC demand
Rising demand from GCCs, corporates and start-ups, along with hybrid work trends, is driving capacity expansion while strong cash flows keep leverage and credit profiles stable.
Housing launches jump 13% in Q1 2026, sales grow 8%: JLL
Strong launch momentum and premium housing demand drive growth, even as buyers remain cautious in the short term.
UP’s Unified Building Bylaws 2026 to boost high-rises, ease approvals
Draft unified bylaws propose higher FAR, relaxed height norms and faster approvals, aiming to unlock vertical growth and revive stalled projects across UP’s industrial hubs.
India tightens insolvency framework with IBC 2026 reforms
While the prescribed amendments are expected to enhance the effectiveness of the IBC process and maximize asset value, their actual implementation on the ground warrants careful observation.
Listed developers dominate India’s land deals, account for nearly half in FY26
A total of 111 land deals covering 2,994+ acres were sealed nationwide for various real estate developments, with 54 deals over 1,433 acres executed by listed developers alone.
