Faizan Haidar

India's proposed data centres will create nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs. This expansion is projected to generate substantial residential space demand by the year 2030. Data centres attract investments in power and fibre connectivity, transforming surrounding regions. Maharashtra and Karnataka are expected to see significant residential demand growth. Emerging destinations and Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will also benefit from this development.

Real estate major DLF Ltd reported a 4% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 794 crore for the quarter ended June, compared with Rs 766 crore in the same period last year. However, new sales bookings declined to Rs 657 crore during the quarter due to deferred project launches.

Sumadhura Group will develop a premium residential community on seventeen acres. This project in Whitefield-Kannamangala Corridor is expected to generate Rs 3,500 crore. The corridor offers a green environment and connects to key employment hubs. Strong metro and rail connectivity ensures seamless city access for residents. East Bengaluru continues to lead residential launches, attracting developers and homebuyers.

Delhi-NCR emerged as India's largest logistics and industrial real estate market in the first half of 2026, with 8.7 million sq ft (MSF) of leasing, up 69% year-on-year, and accounting for 24% of total demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Noida and Gurugram show significant capital appreciation and rental yield increases. The Indian residential market now offers dual returns for investors. Capital values and rental yields grew in tandem across leading cities. Infrastructure development and employment hub expansion drive this market shift.

Gaurs Group is setting its sights high with a revenue target of Rs 1,900 crore for its latest luxury project, which will include 1,088 apartments spread over 11.8 acres near Jewar Airport. This ambitious development enhances their portfolio of premium residential options in a rapidly evolving area, which is thriving due to improving infrastructure as well as the ongoing airport developments.

Luxury rentals in Delhi's Lutyens Bungalow Zone are soaring as a severe shortage of homes for sale pushes affluent families, diplomats and corporate executives towards leasing premium properties. Rentals in areas such as Golf Links and Sunder Nagar have doubled in some pockets over the past few years, with monthly rents touching ₹20 lakh amid tight supply and robust demand.

ASK Property Fund and Bhumika Group have formed a Rs 500 crore platform arrangement. This partnership will focus on real estate developments, including residential plotted colonies. The fund has committed Rs 125 crore to a Faridabad plotted development project. Faridabad's infrastructure growth and affordability make it an attractive micro-market.

The auto sector has seen a remarkable growth in warehouse leasing, nearly doubling in H1 2026 due to the expansion of the electric vehicle supply chain. Discover insights into the largest logistics markets and the impact on India’s industrial landscape.

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has leased a significant 141,000 square feet in Aerocity. This prime location strengthens their presence in Delhi NCR's commercial hub. The company reported strong Q1 FY27 revenue growth of forty-four percent. Contracted rental revenue provides substantial multiyear revenue visibility. Smartworks currently operates sixteen point nine million square feet across India and Singapore.