From Elie Saab to Four Seasons: Why India’s ultra-rich are betting on branded residences

Ultra-luxury segment homebuyers make a beeline for branded residences, reflecting a clear shift towards international design standards, exclusivity, and brand credibility. This trend is evident in recent marquee launches such as Elie Saab–branded projects in Gurugram and Noida, Jacob & Co’s development in Noida, Westin Residences in Gurugram, and Four Seasons Private Residences and Armani/Casa […]

Greater Noida: Maintenance dues spark standoff between Eros Group and residents’ body

GREATER NOIDA: The alleged disruption of electricity, water and other essential services at Eros Sampoornam housing society in Greater Noida West triggered protests from the residents of the housing complex on Saturday. The residents of the housing complex held a protest on Saturday (HT) While residents say that the disruption amounts to coercion, the developer, […]

MCD posts its highest-ever property tax collection since unification in 2022, raking in ₹2,700 crore

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) collected over ₹2,700 crore of property tax by December 31 for the 2025-26 financial year, recording the highest-ever collection for this period, officials said on Saturday. MCD property tax: The number of registered property taxpayers has also increased sharply from 1.03 million last year to 1.24 million this year, […]

Signature Global inks ₹380 cr deal with Indo-Italian JV to deploy earthquake-resistant technology in high-rise projects

Gurugram-based listed real estate firm, Signature Global, on January 17 signed a ₹380-crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indo Italian joint venture firm CECO Hirun Pvt Ltd., to implement advanced earthquake resistance technology across its high-rise projects. Gurugram-based company Signature Global has signed a ₹380-crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indo Italian Joint Venture CECO […]

Kolkata housing prices up 6%; ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore homes make up half of sales

Average home prices in Kolkata were up by 6%, driven by limited availability and higher pricing of new launches, according to data from Knight Frank India. Home sales were concentrated in the ₹50 lakh–2 crore range, which accounted for nearly half of all housing transactions in 2025 as buyers continued to prioritise more premium units, […]

CEO calls buyers of new flats in Bengaluru ‘complete dummy’, warns real estate is in trouble

A co-founder and CEO has sparked a massive debate online after calling anyone buying a new flat in Bengaluru a “complete dummy.” Taking to social media, he claimed the city’s real estate market is in deep trouble, citing the “desperate” tactics used by developers who are allegedly violating DND (Do Not Disturb) registries to push […]

Ghaziabad–Jewar RRTS corridor gets priority; new rapid rail link to airport proposed

The proposed 72-km regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridor, connecting Ghaziabad to Noida International Airport at Jewar via Greater Noida West, will remain a priority, said Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) officials on Friday. The Noida International airport will now enjoy connectivity via two rapid rail corridors, said officials. (HT/ARCHIVE) In a meeting held […]

Startup founders turn to luxury real estate, fueling high-value deals in Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram

Several startup founders have made headlines with high-value real estate purchases. Once known for reinvesting every rupee into their ventures, many are now acquiring ultra-luxury homes and prime land in Delhi, Mumbai, and Gurugram, reflecting a maturing startup ecosystem and a drive to convert wealth into stable, long-term assets, say real estate experts. Several startup […]