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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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11:51 PMEconomic Times Realty

Two-storey dwelling units can now be redeveloped: Delhi development body

Summary

The Delhi Development Authority has approved a policy allowing redevelopment of older two-storey residential units, with plans to extend it across the city. It will also simplify building approvals by removing the need for no-objection certificates from multiple departments, while approving a land-use change for a metro depot in Narela Sub-City.

The policy creates a formal redevelopment pathway for owners of ageing two-storey homes and reduces

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Why it matters

Delhi is lowering regulatory barriers that could bring older housing stock and underdeveloped areas into a new cycle of investment.

11:44 PMEconomic Times Realty

Ocean Seven’s licence cancelled in Gurugram, buyers seek another developer

Summary

Gurugram authorities have revoked Ocean Seven Buildtech’s licence for a stalled housing project after prolonged delays and missed construction milestones. The government will take control of the property while buyers seek a replacement developer and investigations examine possible misuse of funds.

The licence cancellation shifts the project from developer control to government oversight, but it does

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Why it matters

The case shows how stalled projects can leave buyers dependent on regulatory intervention rather than a predictable insolvency or resolution process.

10:42 AMEconomic Times

IndiQube Spaces Q1 revenue jumps 37% to record Rs 428 crore

Summary

IndiQube Spaces reported record Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 428 crore, up 37% year on year. EBITDA increased 34%, while profit after tax rose 91% to Rs 35 crore as managed area, seat capacity, occupancy and value-added services expanded.

Profit growth is outpacing revenue growth, showing that IndiQube is converting scale and higher occupancy

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Why it matters

IndiQube's results strengthen the case that India's flexible-office sector is moving from occupancy recovery to profitable expansion.

6:16 AMEconomic Times

Investcorp-backed NDR InvIT Trust files draft paper with Sebi for Rs 750 crore IPO

Summary

NDR InvIT Trust has filed draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 750 crore IPO as it seeks to move from private to public ownership. It plans to use the proceeds to acquire warehousing assets and expand its logistics portfolio across major Indian markets.

The proposed IPO would give NDR InvIT access to public capital for scaling its warehousing

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Why it matters

The filing signals that warehousing operators are increasingly turning to public markets to fund expansion as logistics real estate grows in importance.

2:08 AMEconomic Times Realty

Haryana RERA grants four-month extension to projects hit by West Asia disruption

Summary

The Haryana RERA Gurugram bench has granted a four-month extension to eligible registered real estate projects, treating the West Asia situation as a force majeure event. The relief covers projects whose completion, revised completion, or extended completion date falls on or after February 28, 2026.

The ruling gives qualifying developers more time without treating the delay as a regulatory default.

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Why it matters

The decision shifts some disruption risk from developers to homebuyers by extending delivery timelines across eligible projects.

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