BENGALURU REAL ESTATE
Housing sales in top 30 Tier II cities up 11% in FY24 to nearly 2.08 lakh units: PropEquity
Housing demand in India has increased by 11% last fiscal, reaching nearly 2.08 lakh units across 30 Tier II towns, according to PropEquity's report. The top 10 Tier II cities contributed 80% to the total sales in these small towns, with sales of 1,68,998 units in 2023-24. The other 20 Tier II cities include Bhopal, Lucknow, Goa, Coimbatore, Raipur, Vijayawada, Indore, Kochi, Trivandrum, Mangalore, Guntur, Bhiwadi, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Agra, Mysore, Sonepat, Panipat and Amritsar.
Stable economy boosts India's housing market to new heights, scales 11-year peak
The housing property market across India is seeing substantial growth in sales volumes, driven by stable economic conditions and continued confidence, even amidst higher mortgage rates. This uptrend is led by the top eight cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, propelling the country’s residential real estate market to an 11-year high in sales volumes during the first half of the year.
BCD Group bags 1.5 mn sft of residential development in Bengaluru
BCD Group secured a 1.5 million sqft residential project in Bengaluru from Ramsons Trendsquares for Rs 660 crores, their first collaboration. The mixed-use development spans 6.5 acres with 600 units in phase 1 and 5 million sqft in phase 2. With the first phase sold out, BCD aims to begin phase 2 soon. The project capitalizes on Bengaluru's premium real estate market, especially in Sarjapur's thriving tech hub.
PE investment in real estate hits $2.5 bn in Q2, a 3-year high
Institutional investments in India's real estate sector surged to a three-year high of $2.5 billion in the June quarter, primarily driven by robust activity in the industrial and warehousing, and residential segments, according to Colliers. The industrial and warehousing segment attracted the majority of investments at $1.5 billion, marking an 11-fold increase from Q2 2023, while the residential segment also experienced significant growth. Conversely, investments in the office sector plummeted 83%. Foreign investors, particularly from the US and UAE, were prominent contributors in the market, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
Indian real estate witnesses $1.7 bn private equity inflow during H1 2024
Private equity investment in the Indian real estate sector reached USD 1.7 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 42% increase year-on-year, as reported by Savills India. However, Q2 2024 saw investments of USD 1.1 billion, similar to the previous year's figures.
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Puravankara acquires a 7-acre land parcel in Hebbagodi, Bengaluru, with potential GDV of Rs. 900 Crore
Real estate developer Puravankara has acquired a 7.26-acre land parcel in Hebbagodi, Bengaluru, for a luxury project, adding a potential GDV of over Rs 900 crore. With recent acquisitions in Mumbai, the group's total GDV is now Rs 1,550 crore. Strategically located near Electronics City, Hebbagodi is ideal for residential developments, catering to IT professionals. Puravankara plans to acquire 20 million sq ft of land by year-end for growth in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi-NCR.
Godrej Properties buys 7-acre land in Bengaluru to build housing project worth Rs 1,200 cr
Godrej Properties has acquired a 7-acre land in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, for developing a luxury housing project. The project is expected to yield around 9 lakh square feet of residential space, with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,200 crore. In a separate development, the company will also develop an 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune, focusing on group housing and high street retail, with a projected revenue of approximately Rs 1,800 crore.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
Concorde acquires 1.6 acre land in Bengaluru
Concorde, a real estate developer based in Bengaluru, has purchased a 1.6-acre land parcel situated on Sarjapur Road in the city. This joint development project is slated to become a high-end residential complex with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of Rs 200 crore. Earlier in March, Concorde also acquired a 4.5-acre plot in Thanisandra, Bengaluru.
Sattva Group to invest Rs 12,000-14,000 crore in diversification over next three years
“The funding for the initiative will be structured with a combination of equity, debt and sales. Approximately 20% of the funding will be in equity, while the remainder will be sourced from debt and sales proceeds,” he told ET. “Our approach to debt is highly prudent and disciplined. The company's primary focus lies on commercial and residential projects, which form the bulk of our portfolio.”
New home supply falls 13 pc in Apr-Jun as builders launch fewer projs due to polls: PropEquity
PropEquity data shows that new housing supply in April-June is estimated to fall to 97,331 units across nine major cities as against 1,11,657 units in the year-ago period.
Prestige Estates board okays proposals to raise Rs 5,000 crore
The Bengaluru-based company may either consider creating a real estate investment trust - which could be the first hotel REIT in India - or pursue an initial public offering to monetise the hospitality business. In April, ET was the first to report Prestige Estates' plan to monetise the business. "The firm is also currently evaluating to monetise its hospitality portfolio, which will lead to some value unlocking," Zaid Sadiq, executive director of hospitality at the Prestige Group had said. He could not be reached for comment.
IIMB’s Real Estate Research Initiative signs MoU with Bangalore Apartments’ Federation
The Real Estate Research Initiative (RERI) at IIM Bangalore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) – a collaboration which is aimed to benefit home buyers, home owners and resident welfare associations by promoting awareness, knowledge, education and engagement.
Real estate prices set to soar in Amaravati with fillip from new govt in Andhra Pradesh
After a dormant period, Amaravati's real estate market is poised for a resurgence following political shifts in Andhra Pradesh. Land deals are escalating as infrastructure projects recommence. CREDAI predicts a doubling of land prices within 18 months, buoyed by renewed government initiatives and local optimism, signaling potential economic revitalization.
Realty Co Total Environment has raised Rs 1600 crore from top lenders
Total Environment has paid off approximately ₹2,070 crore of debt raised from top-tier financial institutions, driven by robust residential sales.
Unsold housing stock up 24 per cent in top 7 cities, builders need 22 months to sell: Report
Unsold housing stocks in seven major cities have risen by 24 per cent since 2019, totaling about 4,68,000 units in March 2024. However, realty firms are expected to sell them 31 per cent faster due to high sales velocity, according to JLL India. The time to sell the active unsold inventory has decreased from 32 months in 2019 to just 22 months in Q1 2024, driven by a surge in housing demand.
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru lead Small & Medium REIT investment prospects
India's fractional ownership property market is projected to grow over 10 times, exceeding $5 billion by 2030, driven by office assets suitable for Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) investments. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top hotspots, with significant opportunities in tech markets. SM REITs offer investors professionally managed, rent-yielding assets.
Google leases 6,49,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru
The company has lined up significant investments in the Indian market. This includes plans to manufacture smartphones at a Foxconn facility in Tamil Nadu and starting independent drone manufacturing in the state. Google aims to start production of Pixel smartphones in India, starting with the Pixel 8 model. Reports also suggest that the company is relocating some roles to India, a rapidly growing market.
Max Group arm Antara ties up with Hyderabad realtor for senior living project
Antara has two projects - one in Dehradun and one in Noida - and it recently added one in Gurugram after a gap of three years.
PE Fund Mapletree acquires Bengaluru land for over Rs 1,900 crore
Adarsh Developers, a real estate development company, has recently completed the sale of a 41-acre land parcel in Bengaluru to Mapletree Investments, a private equity fund based in Singapore. The transaction, valued at over Rs 1,900 crore, forms a key aspect of Adarsh Developers' strategy to alleviate debt burdens. With an estimated development potential of approximately 7 million square feet, the land sale represents a significant step forward for both parties involved.
Shriram Properties signs JDA for a 4-acre land in Bengaluru
Shriram Properties Limited (SPL) has inked a joint development agreement for a 4-acre land parcel in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The project, slated for completion in three years, will feature 270 apartments spanning 3.8 lakh square feet, with an estimated revenue surpassing Rs 250 crore. SPL aims to launch the project in the first half of the fiscal year.
Shriram Properties inks JV for 4-acre housing project; eyes over Rs 250 cr revenue
Shriram Properties Ltd has signed a Joint Development Agreement with a landowner to develop a 4-acre housing project in Bengaluru, with an estimated revenue potential of over Rs 250 crore. The project will consist of 270 apartments with a saleable area of 3.8 lakh square feet. The project is expected to be launched in the first half of the current financial year.
Dvok Buildcon buys 18-acre land in Gurgaon for Rs 310 crore
In terms of total land area, Bengaluru saw 14 deals for 490 acres transacted, the highest among all the top 7 cities. Land deals in the National Capital Region (NCR) have peaked due to urbanisation, infrastructure development, and investment opportunities driving demand for land.
ArisUnitern enters into a development management agreement with Essem 18’s Real Estate Portfolio
ArisUnitern, which is one of the pioneers in development management model, has secured eight projects in the last one-year, recorded sales exceeding Rs 300 crore within the last six months and raised over 300 crores across 7 deals and supplied materials worth Rs. 150 Crores to these clients. This reflects the mushrooming of the demand for specialised service providers in the real estate industry.
Housing prices in top 8 markets rise average 10% on-year in Q1: Report
Residential real estate in top Indian cities saw a 10% average price increase YoY in the Jan-Mar quarter, driven by strong demand. Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad, and Pune led with double-digit growth. Unsold inventory increased marginally nationally but dropped in Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Ahmedabad. Bengaluru and Hyderabad saw a slight dip in unsold units quarterly. Developers are monitoring stock and demand for new launches.
Strata Buys Puma HQ in Bengaluru for Rs 115.4 crore
Strata, a major Indian real estate investment platform, acquired 140,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru for Rs 115.45 crore, housing Puma's headquarters. Sudarshan Lodha, CEO, confirmed the deal, marking Strata's eighth asset in Bengaluru and crossing Rs 410 crore in Karnataka transactions. The company eyes more acquisitions to expand nationwide.
Not in 'rat race' to be top builder in terms of sale bookings, says Macrotech Developers MD
When asked about the reason for setting a conservative sale bookings guidance considering that few players posted more than Rs 20,000 crore pre-sales in FY24 itself, Lodha told PTI, "We are not in any rat race and neither our shareholders are bothered about any such rat race." "We want to achieve consistent growth. Consistent growth and predictable growth with low leverage is very important and that is our business model," he said.
Prestige Estates CEO resigns, co rejigs senior management
Realty developer Prestige Estates has reorganized its senior management team in response to the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Venkata Narayana K, who is departing to establish a realty fund. Venkat took on the position of CEO at Prestige Estates in August 2017, following a 20-year tenure with the company during which he also served as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.
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