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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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11:58 PMEconomic Times Realty

Uttar Pradesh eases land-use rules, cuts conversion fees to speed up clearances

Summary

Uttar Pradesh has authorized development authorities to change land use for plots of up to 6,000 square metres, reducing the need for state-level approval. The policy also halves land-use conversion fees and speeds approvals for building maps and layout plans.

The decisive shift is the transfer of smaller land-use decisions from the state to local

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Why it matters

Lower conversion costs and faster approvals could improve project viability and reduce delays in one of India's largest real-estate markets.

9:03 AMEconomic Times Realty

SC directs ED, Delhi Police to submit details of cases against Unitech directors

Summary

The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate and Delhi Police to submit details of the cases against Unitech's directors and move their trials forward without delay. Investigators are also tracing homebuyers' funds, while a dedicated court handles the related proceedings.

The court is shifting the Unitech dispute toward faster, coordinated case management and financial recovery.

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Why it matters

A faster judicial process could determine whether thousands of Unitech homebuyers recover funds or see stalled projects resolved.

8:12 AMEconomic Times

ASF Group rents 4 lakh sq ft office space to Genpact in Gurugram

Summary

ASF Group has leased 400,000 square feet at ASF Insignia in Gurugram to Genpact, which will occupy an entire commercial tower. The transaction comes as office leasing across seven major Indian cities rose 27% in the June quarter.

The deal shows large occupiers are still consolidating operations into sizeable, high-quality office campuses in

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Why it matters

A full-tower lease provides a strong signal that India's office recovery is supporting large, concentrated corporate commitments.

12:16 AMEconomic Times

Indian property is an NRI favourite—but is it the smartest way to build wealth?

Summary

Indian real estate has long been a default investment for NRIs, combining perceived wealth creation with an emotional connection to the country. The article questions whether residential property in major Indian cities remains the most effective way for NRIs to build wealth.

The key shift is from treating a home purchase as an unquestioned NRI investment to

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Why it matters

NRIs may need to treat Indian property as one part of a diversified portfolio rather than as their default wealth-building strategy.

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