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Real estate development to pick pace across key Central Business Districts (CBD), Secondary Business Districts (SBD) and peripheral locationsLikely Grade A office supply of 5–7 msf along Yellow & Pink lines over the next two years Anticipated growth of up to 40% in average housing prices of key localities by 2027 1–2 msf of industrial & warehousing demand expected in key clusters around Yellow & Pink lines Blue line completion by 2028 to catalyse real estate growth in ORR & North BengaluruBengaluru, 22 April 2026: Bengaluru’s economic and real estate growth was set in motion by the rise of the technology sector during the 1990s and early 2000s. As per the recent Colliers’ “Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations 2025” report, the city tops the list for ...

Monday, Apr 13, 2026 16:04:38 | PuravankaraCustomer collections for Q4 at Rs 1,213 crores up by 36%, FY26 collections at Rs 4,258 croresBengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India’s most trusted and admired real estate developers, reported Q4FY26 sales of Rs. 3,547 crores, compared to Rs. 1,225 crores Y-o-Y, an increase of 190 per cent. The company recorded total sales of Rs. 7,407 crores in FY26, up 55 per cent from the previous fiscal.For the quarter ended March 31, the company recorded collections of Rs 1,213 crores, up 36 per cent from Rs 892 crores for the same period last year. For FY26, customer collections stood at 4,258 crore, up by 15 per cent from Rs. 3,711 crore in FY25. During the quarter, Puravankara handed over 1,301 homes totalling 1....

Acquisition is a milestone in Holcim’s Latin America expansion, bringing a complementary portfolio of building materials and solutions in Peru Cementos Pacasmayo reported 2025 net sales of USD 630 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28% Transaction value implies 7.1x EBITDA multiple after expected run-rate synergies of around USD 40 million in year three; EPS accretive in year one Zug | 30 March 2026-Holcim has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian producer of building materials with reported 2025 net sales of USD 630 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28%. The synergistic acquisition expands Holcim's portfolio of building materials and solutions in Peru and is expected to accelerate profitable growth in the highly a...

Key Highlights:Celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Kantara with Arvind Kashyap as he reveals how subtle VFX and distinctive camera work elevated the storytelling while preserving its cultural authenticity A Fireside chat around Game Communities and Creative Industry by Rajan Navani from Jetline Group of Companies and Sean Hyunil Sohn from Krafton India A session featuring an in-depth creative and technical walkthrough behind Netflix’s hit animated series Kurukshetra by Ashish Thapar of Hitech Animation. A deep dive into the making of the Oscar-nominated short film Cardboard by DNEG, a session on the Oscar-nominated Lost World, and a session on the Making of Deadpool & Wolverine VFX by Prashant Nair, Framestore Building Superhit Character IP Franchises by Grace, Blu...

67% of HNIs and UHNIs remain firmly bullish on India’s growth prospects over the next 12–24 months, despite global headwinds. 72% of respondents expect India’s GDP growth to stabilise in the 6–7% range in FY27, indicating moderated but steady optimism. 67% of wealthy investors expect annualised real estate returns of up to 15%. 53% of buyers invested in luxury real estate for capital appreciation, while 47% purchased for self-use, highlighting a balanced demand mix. City-based residential properties remain the top choice among the wealthy, with 31% prioritising primary residences and 30% focusing on investment assets. With quality inventory tightening and prices moving upwards, interest among HNIs and UHNIs in purchasing second homes has softened over the past year. 46% p...