February 2025

Feb 10, 2025 11:14 AM IST A Bengaluru man's viral Instagram video showcasing his unbelievably tiny flat, rented for ₹25,000 per month, has shocked social media. Bengaluru is no stranger to skyrocketing rents and shrinking spaces, but a recent flat tour video shared on Instagram has left the internet stunned and amused. The viral video features a man showcasing his cramped 1BR flat,...

Several Indian firms have shown a keen interest in investing in Diriyah, a USD 63-billion Saudi Arabian giga project, while some big names like Tatas and Oberois having already signed up, its CEO Jerry Inzerillo said. Several Indian firms have shown a keen interest in investing in Diriyah, a USD 63-billion Saudi Arabian giga project, while some big names like Tatas and Oberois having already...

In a rare move, NCLT has recalled and set aside its own order directing insolvency proceedings against realty firm Logix Infrastructure in July 2023, saying the plea was initiated with "fraudulent and mala fide intentions" and a collusive petition was filed by the financial creditor. In a rare move, NCLT has recalled and set aside its own order directing insolvency proceedings against realty...

Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Subhash Ghai, and Sonakshi Sinha, invested ₹56.1 crore in apartments across micro markets in the Mumbai real estate market between 2016 and 2021 and sold four flats in January 2025 for a total value of ₹122.42 crore. Mumbai real estate update: Four Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, and...

On a wet evening in July 2024, as rain beat down on the national capital, a group of students preparing for the Indian civil services exams ran into the cramped basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar. Around 7pm, a gush of water swept into the basement from the flooded street, killing three of them within minutes. What Delhi wants: A city’s wish list from its new govt Dismay...

Anamudi Real Estates LLP, a privately held firm of the Godrej family, has acquired a land parcel in Mumbai's Juhu area for ₹80.83 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by SquareYards. Anamudi Real Estates LLP, a privately held firm of the Godrej family, has acquired a land parcel in Mumbai's Juhu area for ₹80.83 crore. (Picture for representational purposes...

Despite rents in Bengaluru touching the roof, especially in areas close to the city centre, there is enough demand for 1BHK apartments among students and young professionals relocating to the IT city for new jobs. Despite rents in Bengaluru touching the roof, especially in areas close to the city centre, there is enough demand among students and young professionals relocating to the city for...

Ashwin G has been searching for flat mates in Bengaluru's prime areas like HSR Layout and Koramangala for over a month due to steep rentals— ₹40,000 for a 1BHK and ₹75,000-90,000 for a 2/3 BHK—and an equally exorbitant deposit amount of up to ₹4.8 lakh. With rentals increasing by 20-30% in the IT Capital over the past two years, the high deposit demands leave potential tenants struggling to...

Driven by technology and research firms, office space absorption in Kochi, Kerala, reached 17 million sq ft by December 2024, marking a 28% increase over the past three years, according to a joint report by CBRE and CREDAI Kerala. Meanwhile, Kochi's total retail space stock has grown 9% since 2020, totalling 3.4 million sq ft as of December 2024. Driven by technology and research firms, office...

Hyderabad has recorded 75,512 housing sale transactions, including apartments, plots and villas, compared to 74,495 transactions recorded in 2023, according to data shared by Square Yards. Hyderabad has recorded 75,512 housing sale transactions, including apartments, plots and villas, compared to 74,495 transactions recorded in 2023, according to data shared by Square Yards. (Representational...