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Monday, July 6, 2026

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11:09 PMEconomic Times Realty

Court denies bail to ex-director of Lodha Developers in ₹181 crore land scam

Summary

A Mumbai court denied bail to Rajendra Lodha, a former director of Lodha Developers, in a case alleging a ₹181 crore land fraud conspiracy. The court cited the seriousness of the alleged economic offence and his central role, with the investigation ongoing and an auditor's report still pending.

Why it matters

Land-title and governance risk can reprice projects overnight, affecting lender confidence, buyer trust, and transaction velocity in India's property market.

10:36 AMThe Property Times

CREDAI Pune Launches Site Safety Audit Initiative to Strengthen Construction Site Safety

Summary

CREDAI Pune has launched a Site Safety Audit Initiative through its Labour Welfare Committee in partnership with Safeskill Safety Services. The program was inaugurated on 30 June 2026 at the Godrej River Royale project site in Mahalunge.

Why it matters

A credible audit layer can reduce accidents while also reshaping project risk and compliance costs for Pune developers.

10:29 AMBloomberg Markets

India Developer Oberoi Seeks to More Than Double Sales Value

Summary

Oberoi Realty expects to more than double sales value to 135 billion rupees in the fiscal year ending March. The company is banking on sustained demand for premium and luxury homes in India.

Why it matters

Aggressive luxury-sales targets imply durable high-end housing demand and point to continued price strength in India’s premium residential segment.

8:58 AMEconomic Times Realty

India office leasing hits 24.6 million sq ft in Q2 2026: Report

Summary

India office leasing hit a record 24.6 million sq ft in Q2 2026, while new supply reached about 21 million sq ft. Global Capability Centers drove 42% of total take-up, according to CBRE.

Why it matters

Record absorption and GCC dominance reinforce the office-cycle upturn and can push rents higher across India’s top business districts.

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