Housing Sector

Sales of apartments, costing less than Rs 50 lakh each, fell 14 per cent to 38,626 units in 2024 across seven major cities on lesser launches of affordable housing projects and rising prices, according to JLL India. Real estate consultant JLL India data showed that sales of apartments across seven major cities during 2024 witnessed sustained growth, reaching a record-high volume of 3,02,867 units, up 11 per cent from 2,71,818 units in the preceding year. The seven cities are Mumbai (including Mumbai city, Mumbai suburbs, Thane city, and Navi Mumbai), Delhi-NCR (including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Sohna), Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. The data includes only apartments. Rowhouses, villas, and plotted developments are excluded from the JLL India analysis. Among different price categories, sales of apartments costing less than Rs 50 lakh each fell to 38,626 units from 45,160 units. In the Rs 50 lakh1 crore price category, the s

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Realty firm Gaurs Group has reported around 4-time jump in its sale bookings to Rs 4,786 crore during the April-December period of this fiscal on strong demand for its residential properties in Delhi-NCR. With strong performance in the first nine months of this fiscal, Gaurs Group now figures among the top real estate developers, including both listed and non-listed firms, in the country in terms of sale bookings. The robust performance is largely attributed to the successful launches of two luxury projects, including Gaur 'NYC Residences' located at Wave City, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and Legacy by Gaurs in Greater Noida, the company said. Sarthak Gaur, Director of Gaurs Group, said, "The remarkable turnover of Rs 4,786 crore in the first three quarters of 2024-25 is a testament to the strength of our portfolio. Completely selling out 2 projects one after the other in a matter of 2-3 days is no mean achievement and we are very proud to be in that league." Manoj Gaur, Chairman and

Realty firm Max Estates Ltd on Friday said it has sold luxury residential properties worth Rs 845 crore in Noida amid strong demand. In a regulatory filing, Max Estates said its subsidiary Max Estates 128 Pvt Ltd has successfully launched the second phase of its residential project 'Estate 128' in Noida. "Building on the success of the first phase, the second phase has achieved a pre-sales booking value of Rs 845 crore within a week of its launch, and has surpassed the company's original guidance of Rs 800 crores as the booking value potential for this phase," Max Estates said. The company did not disclose the number of units it has sold for Rs 845 crore and the price per apartment. The project, combining both phases, now comprise four towers with 268 units, spanning 10 acres and a total booking value of about Rs 2,700 crore. Max Estates said it has already achieved a booking value of about Rs 5,000 crore in the first nine months of 2024-25. This performance is well within the ...

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Realty firm Signature Global is looking for land in Noida and Greater Noida to expand the business and will explore taking over stalled housing projects as well provided there are no legacy litigations. Signature Global, which got listed in 2023, has a significant presence in the Gurugram market of Delhi-NCR. In an interview with PTI, Signature Global founder and Chairman Pradeep Aggarwal said, "We want to expand our business in Delhi-NCR beyond the Gurugram market. We are looking for land parcels in Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway." The company will participate in land auctions conducted by development authorities of these three regions, he added. That apart, Aggarwal said, "We are also looking to take over stalled housing projects in Noida. The Noida authority has come up with a co-development policy to revive stalled projects. A couple of projects have been approved under this new policy." Aggarwal, however, said the company will take over stalled housing projects,

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Registration of residential properties in Noida and Greater Noida rose 6 per cent during the July-September period to 8,128 units, according to Square Yards. As many as 7,693 units were registered in Noida and Greater Noida in the year-ago period. In a statement on Monday, real estate consultant Square Yards said a total of 8,128 transactions were registered in Noida and Greater Noida in the September quarter of 2024, representing a 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase. Greater Noida leads the rally, accounting for 62 per cent of these transactions between July and September 2024. Registration of homes in Noida increased 15 per cent to 3,127 units from 2,720 units, while Greater Noida saw a marginal 1 per cent increase to 5,001 units from 4,973 units during the period under review. "The combined registered home sales value for Noida and Greater Noida rose to Rs 6,328 crore, marking a substantial 34 per cent YoY growth," the consultant said. "Noida and Greater Noida's residentia

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Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) on Tuesday reported a 52 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 688.62 crore for the September quarter. Its net profit stood at Rs 451.65 crore in the year-ago period. The company's total income rose to Rs 2,526.14 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal year from Rs 1,880.85 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) is a premier techno-financing public sector enterprise, in the field of housing and infrastructure development.

Realty firm Arkade Developers Ltd will invest Rs 570 crore to develop a luxury real estate project in Mumbai. The project "Arkade Rare" is spread over 3 acres and located at Bhandup West in Mumbai. The company will develop 432 residential units along with 43 commercial units. "The total construction area is approximately 7,25,000 square feet which will be developed in a single phase with an estimated sales value of Rs 760 crore," the company said in a regulatory filing on Monday. Amit Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Arkade Developers Limited said the company is expanding its presence in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai. "With 'Arkade Earth in Kanjurmarg' and the under-construction 'Arkade Nest' in Mulund West, we're building a strong pipeline in this corridor. Arkade Rare in Bhandup West further solidifies our commitment to developing luxury, community living projects within the Kanjur-Bhandup-Mulund corridor," Jain added. Arkade Developers recently got listed on stock exchange

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Realty firm Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd will jointly develop a housing project in Bengaluru with a revenue potential of Rs 600 crore. In a regulatory filing, the company said it "has signed a new residential apartment project in Bengaluru, with a total estimated saleable area of around 4.2 lakh square feet and a top-line potential of around Rs 600 crore." This project is located on ITPL road, near Whitefield, Bengaluru. The project is undertaken on a joint development basis. This would be the company's 12th overall and eighth high-rise project in Bengaluru. "Brand 'Arvind' continues to resonate strongly with homebuyers and landowners alike, as we look to further deepen our presence in the Bangalore market," Kamal Singal, Managing Director and CEO of Arvind SmartSpaces, said. "With this project addition, our cumulative new business development topline potential for the year stands at Rs 1,010 crore," he added. Built on around 120-year-old legacy of the Lalbhai Group and established in

Realty firm NeoLiv has bought 12-acre land at Alibaug near Mumbai to develop a luxury housing project with a sales potential of around Rs 400 crore. The company did not disclose the land deal value and name of the seller. In a statement on Wednesday, NeoLiv announced the acquisition of 12 acres of prime land in Alibaug, marking the company's foray into the highly sought-after Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) market. "The development with an option to extend to 20 acres and projected gross value of more than Rs 400 crore will offer an exceptional mix of premium villas and plots," it said. NeoLiv founder and CEO Mohit Malhotra said this acquisition represents a significant milestone for the company. "Backed by UHNI investors through our SEBI-approved fund and led by a highly experienced team with over 100 years of combined expertise, we are committed to delivering exceptional living experiences that will set new benchmarks for residential developments," Malhotra said. Alibaug, kno

Realty firm Signature Global has achieved a nearly three-fold increase in its sale bookings to Rs 2,780 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year on better demand for its housing projects. Its sale bookings or pre-sales stood at Rs 980 crore in the year-ago period. "Despite the Shradhh period, Q2, FY25 pre-sales amounted to INR 27.8 billion, a 184 per cent increase against the Q2, FY24," Signature Global said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The company's sale bookings jumped over three-time to Rs 5,900 crore in the April-September period of 2024-25 fiscal from Rs 1,860 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year. Signature Global, which has a significant presence in the Gurugram market, clocked sale bookings of Rs 7,270 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal and has given a target of Rs 10,000 crore for the current fiscal. "As we move forward, we're confident in maintaining this momentum and building on our shared achievements," its Chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal ..

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023. The number of new residential units launched in the top 8 markets fell 25 per cent to 91,863 units from 1,23,080 units. PropTiger pointed out that a sharp increase in home prices, averaging a nearly 20 per cent increase across the top eight cities, impacted affordability. As per the data, housing sales rose only in Delhi-NCR and declined in the other seven major cities. Delhi-NCR saw a 29 per cent growth in sales to 10,098 units during July-September from 7,800 units in the year-ago period. However

Housing sales rose 5 per cent annually during July-September to 87,108 units in eight major cities as demand stayed strong for premium homes, according to Knight Frank India. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India on Thursday released its report 'India Real Estate' for the third quarter of 2024 calendar year through a webinar, showing a modest increase in housing sales in contrast to data provided by Anarock and PropEquity which reported drop in total sales during July-September across major cities. "Momentum in the residential market has trended up well in 2024 with Q3, 2024 recording the highest quarterly sales this year at 87,108 units," the report said. Addressing a virtual press conference, Knight Frank India CMD Shishir Baijal said, the growth in housing sales is driven by demand for premium housing costing above Rs 1 crore each. "There are concern in affordbale housing segment," Baijal said, adding that sales in this category have declined due to availability and ...