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Indian Real Estate’s financial discipline spurs credit upgrades and equity market surge; ~INR 400 Bn raised via IPOs since 2021- Colliers India

Indian Real Estate’s financial discipline spurs credit upgrades and equity market surge; ~INR 400 Bn raised via IPOs since 2021- Colliers India

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Bank credit to the real estate sector has doubled since FY 2021; loan book at over INR 35 lakh crore at the end of FY 2025 Leading real estate companies have shown improvements in operating and net profitability margins Debt-to-equity ratio of top 50 listed real estate companies has seen a significant drop since FY 2021, signaling steady balance sheet deleveraging Credit rating upgrades in real estate are significantly higher than the number of downgrades in the post-pandemic era Real Estate continues to tap the equity market – 7 IPOs totaling to INR 76 billion in 2025 so far Bengaluru, 29th July 2025: India’s real estate sector has continued to exhibit marked improvement in terms of financial health in the post-pandemic era, outperforming other major industries in the ec...
Hyatt Celebrates Brand Entry into Estonia with the Opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn

Hyatt Celebrates Brand Entry into Estonia with the Opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn

Lifestyle, News
Hyatt Place Tallinn is the first Hyatt hotel in the country of Estonia and across the Baltic States, reflecting the company’s progress for intentional brand growth across Europe CHICAGO (August 1, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn, marking its brand debut in Estonia and a significant milestone in the company’s continued strategic expansion across Europe. Located in the heart of Tallinn’s dynamic harbor district, just steps from the city center, Hyatt Place Tallinn is a welcoming place where guests are met with convenient amenities and experiences in a casual atmosphere, helping them balance the demands of work and life while on the road. Remarkably accessible for ferry travelers arriving from Helsinki and Stockholm, guests a...
Embassy REIT Leases Record 2.0 Million Square Feet in Q1 FY2026

Embassy REIT Leases Record 2.0 Million Square Feet in Q1 FY2026

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2.0 msf leased this quarter across 25 deals; highest-ever Q1 leasing • Chennai sees strong pre-leasing with over 500k square feet leased at Embassy Splendid TechZone • Revenue up 13% YoY to ₹1,060 crores; Net Operating Income rises 15% YoY to ₹872 crores • Raised ₹4,225 crores of debt at a blended coupon of 7.18% • Entered binding documents for divestment of ~376k square feet of two strata owned blocks at Embassy Manyata in Bengaluru Bengaluru, India, July 31, 2025 Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, reported results today for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. Ritwik Bhattacharjee, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT, said, “We are delighted to report a strong start...
Embassy REIT Appoints Amit Shetty as Chief Executive Officer

Embassy REIT Appoints Amit Shetty as Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, Aug 01, 2025 10:08:34 -Bengaluru, Karnataka, India- Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (Embassy REIT), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, today announced the appointment of Amit Shetty as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Amit is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Embassy REIT. He has played an instrumental role in building Embassy REIT’s business into India’s foremost commercial office enterprise. Amit joined Embassy REIT in 2021 from CBRE, where he spent 14 years. Ritwik Bhattacharjee, the current CEO, will serve as Senior Advisor to the REIT. Jitu Virwani, Chairman, Embassy Group, said, “We thank Ritwik for leading the REIT as Interim CEO, and the role he’s played in Embassy REIT’s success ove...
2nd Edition CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference  “Towards 2030: Shaping Sustainable Urban Growth in Karnataka & Beyond”

2nd Edition CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference “Towards 2030: Shaping Sustainable Urban Growth in Karnataka & Beyond”

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Bengaluru, 31 July 2025: CII Karnataka organized the 2nd edition of the CII Karnataka Real Estate Conference 2025 “Shaping the Future: The Real Estate Vision 2030 for Karnataka and Beyond” today at Bengaluru.  The conclave took up key themes of shaping South India’s real estate and urban development. Discussions on investment trends addressed evolving capital flows, market resilience, and investor strategies. The rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in South India was examined as a key driver of demand across asset classes. Emerging segments such as co-living, senior housing, data centres, and logistics parks were explored for their growth potential. Urban planning sessions emphasized the need for integrated, inclusive, and sustainable development across cities. The future of re...
Assetz Unveils Zen & Sato – 7 Acres of Quiet Luxury in the Heart of North Bengaluru

Assetz Unveils Zen & Sato – 7 Acres of Quiet Luxury in the Heart of North Bengaluru

Architecture, News
4 high-end towers with 412 units at a pre-launch price starting at ₹2.92 Cr in one of North Bengaluru’s most sought-after locations. • Assetz residential portfolio of developed and under-development projects has crossed 45+ million sq. ft and has presence across all micro-markets in Bengaluru.  Bengaluru, July 30, 2025: Assetz, one of Bengaluru’s leading real estate developers, proudly announces the launch of Zen & Sato, a serene luxury residential enclave located on the Yelahanka–Bagalur Main Road in North Bengaluru. This exclusive project marks a significant milestone in Assetz’s continued expansion into North Bengaluru, a region rapidly transforming into the city’s next prime corridor of growing residential, commercial and social infrastructure.  Strategicallylocatedona80feetroad...
IIHM and Pride Hotels Sign Landmark MOU to Shape Next-Generation Hospitality Leaders

IIHM and Pride Hotels Sign Landmark MOU to Shape Next-Generation Hospitality Leaders

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IIHM to Provide Structured Training to Pride Management Trainees Strategic collaboration to focus on talent placement, real-time industry exposure, faculty exchange, and advanced academic training KOLKATA, India and PUNE, India, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a defining moment for hospitality education and industry collaboration, Pride Hotels Ltd. and the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to power the 'Pride Hotels & Resorts presents DREAM Program – Powered by IIHM India'. This partnership combines Pride Hotels' operational excellence with IIHM's academic leadership to create a new generation of industry-ready hospitality leaders. From L to R: Mr Satyen Jain, CEO Pride Hotels, Ltd; Atul Upadhyay, ...
EUME OPENS ITS FIRST PREMIUM FLAGSHIP STORE IN BENGALURU

EUME OPENS ITS FIRST PREMIUM FLAGSHIP STORE IN BENGALURU

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Redefining the way India experiences premium travel gear—timeless design, bold aesthetics, and purposeful functionality come together in a first-of-its-kind retail space Bengaluru, Karnataka, India  Monday, Jul 28, 2025 17:07:21 | EUME EUME, India’s boldest and most design-forward travel gear brand, has launched its flagship retail experience at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru. The opening marks a defining chapter in the brand’s journey from digital-first disruptor to immersive lifestyle destination. More than a store, this space brings to life what has long been missing in the travel gear category in India a premium, high-design experience that blends iconic silhouettes with meaningful utility. Every inch of the space from product displays to the walls is laced with EUME’s visual ident...
Orient Electric Launches the Next-Gen BLDC Fan Range with 40+ Stylish Colour Options to Redefine Ceiling Aesthetics

Orient Electric Launches the Next-Gen BLDC Fan Range with 40+ Stylish Colour Options to Redefine Ceiling Aesthetics

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New Delhi,India -- Orient Electric Limited [BSE: 541301, NSE: ORIENTELEC], part of the diversified USD 3 billion CKA Birla Group, has launched its Next-Gen BLDC Ceiling Fan Range, which offers whisper-quiet performance with smart voice control and comes in bold, vibrant colours & finishes. From the elegance of creme latte, and dark olive to the bold vibrancy of ice blue, the range is available in 40+ colour options. Catering to the evolving preferences of today’s discerning consumers, the range is crafted to offer a distinctive blend of design and technology to enhance the aesthetic harmony of modern living spaces. The Indian consumer is evolving into a lifestyle-driven decision-maker, seeking products that align with their identity and elevate everyday living. Utility is no longer...
“Kaam Sahi. Daam Sahi.”: Greenply Launches Humorous New Campaign on Smarter Furniture Protection

“Kaam Sahi. Daam Sahi.”: Greenply Launches Humorous New Campaign on Smarter Furniture Protection

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A slice-of-life narrative spotlights Ecotec’s value-for-money choice, mixing humour with a strong quality promise. Bengaluru, 28th July 2025 :  For generations, Indian households have turned to age-old rituals to protect what matters, especially when it comes to new homes and interiors. Whether it’s lemons and chilies or evil-eye charms, these beliefs reflect a deeper emotional instinct, the need to guard our spaces from harm. Greenply’s latest campaign for Ecotec taps into this very reflex and flips it with a punchline: superstition may not save your furniture, but Ecotec will. Centered on the budget-friendly yet value-for-money plywood range, the TVC stays true to the range’s core promise, “Kaam Sahi. Daam Sahi” Built on the slice-of-life insight that Indian consumers are both emotion...