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Aug162026 by FWMNo Comments

Aura World Brings Aura Vantaje – One of Sohna Road’s Last Commercial Investment Opportunities

Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaSohna Road has changed considerably over the past two decades. What was once seen as an emerging commercial corridor has gradually become one of Gurugram's most established business addresses. Residential projects came up; offices followed; schools and hospitals added to the catchment; and, over the years, much of the available land was occupied. Today, sizeable land parcels for organised commercial developments are increasingly difficult to come by. In that sense, Aura Vantaje arrives at a time when Sohna Road is offering one of its last opportunities to own organised commercial real estate.Aura Vantaje to redefine what commercial investment looks like on Sohna Road-Located in Sector 48, Aura Vantaje is a two-acre luxury commercial develop...

Aug162026 by FWMNo Comments

Janhvi Kapoor Becomes the Face of Renaissance Goa Hotel

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News

Janhvi Kapoor steps into the story of Renaissance Goa, anchored in Renaissance's philosophy of discovery Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaRenaissance Goa hotel – part of Marriott Bonvoy has announced a collaboration with actor Janhvi Kapoor, marking a significant new chapter for the property. The collaboration brings together one of Indian cinema's most versatile contemporary actors with a hotel that has since opening in January 2026, positioned itself as a design-led address in Goa.Step into a world of timeless elegance at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, where luxurious interiors, refined details and unforgettable experiences come together.The property's identity carries through its physical details: a cherry blossom installation in the lobby, brass orchids...

Aug162026 by FWMNo Comments

DRA Becomes First to Adopt Tamil Nadu’s Presence-Less Property Registration, Advancing Digital Homebuying

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAccelerates faster, transparent, and secure transactions while eliminating physical dependencies. Enables buyers to complete registrations seamlessly, even on auspicious days and public holidays.In a significant step aligned with the Government of Tamil Nadu’s digital transformation agenda, DRA, one of Chennai’s fastest-growing residential developers, has established the required infrastructure at its head office and successfully commenced presence-less property registration and e-sale deed services for its customers from Februrary 18th, 2026. With this, the company is the first developer from CREDAI Tamil Nadu to adopt the state’s digital registration framework, STAR 2.0, marking a shift toward more streamlined, remote property transactions....

Aug152026 by FWMNo Comments

Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: ‘At Godrej Industries, We craft’.

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Friday, Aug 14, 2026 11:42:29The film captures the shared purpose, people, and ambition that connect the Group's diverse businessesKey takeaways:1. Godrej Industries Group has unveiled its new corporate brand film, 'At Godrej Industries, We Craft', bringing its purpose, 'Crafting tomorrow since 1897', to life2. Produced by Zoya Akhtar and directed by Aakash Bhatia, the film captures the people, businesses and ideas shaping the Group across consumer products, agriculture, real estate, financial services, chemicals and ventures3. The film explores crafting as a mindset rooted in care, imagination and responsibility, reflecting the Group's shared ambition to create, innovate and build for the futureMUMBAI, India, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Industries Gro...

Aug152026 by FWMNo Comments

Asian Paints Celebrates the Spirit of India Through the Colours We Call Our Own, this Independence Day

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Friday, Aug 14, 2026 17:50:27Some Colours give us the Freedom to paint our own Identity Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) This Independence Day, Asian Paints unveils its latest print campaign, "5000+ Colours of Freedom", a tribute to the colours that shape India's homes and the people who live in them. At the heart of the campaign is a striking visual collage of homes from across the country, with three homes rendered in the saffron, white, and green brings alive India’s identity using Asian Paints' colour swatches. The visual brings together the colours of the nation and the colours reflected on millions of Indian homes, celebrating the idea that our homes are a reflection of who we are. The campaign's evocative message, "Yeh Rang Hi Humara Asli Pata Hai," reinforces how ...

Aug152026 by FWMNo Comments

Puravankara Q1FY27 revenue surges 63% to ₹877 crore; PAT at ₹25 crore.

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Friday, Aug 14, 2026 17:56:43Pre-sales up 28% at ₹1,439 crore; adds ₹5,200 crore of GDV in BengaluruBengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India's most trusted and admired real estate developers, reported a strong start to FY27, backed by improving realisations and disciplined execution across its residential and commercial portfolio.Puravankara reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹25 crore in Q1FY27, compared to a loss of ₹69 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA margin expanded to 25% from 15%. The company handed over 745 homes covering 0.94 msft during the quarter, up from 667 units in Q1FY26, sustaining the execution momentum built through FY26.Total revenue for Q1FY27 stood at ₹877 crore, up 63% YoY from ₹539 crore in Q1FY26. Operating inflows for t...

Aug122026 by FWMNo Comments

Bengaluru East Sets Aug 22 Waste Compliance Deadline; Issues Vetted Vendor List for Landowners.

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Bengaluru: 12 August 2026Avail Private Services to Clear Waste from Vacant Sites – D.S. RameshWith the objective of making Bengaluru East City Corporation a clean, beautiful and liveable city, the “Freedom from Waste” Campaign has been launched from 1 August. As part of the campaign, the Corporation is undertaking an ongoing drive to clear waste, construction waste and debris from public places, roads and other locations within the Corporation limits, said Commissioner D.S. Ramesh.As part of the Freedom from Waste Campaign, vacant site owners within the Corporation limits had already been informed through various media platforms to clear waste, construction waste and debris from their respective sites by 15 August. In the public interest, this deadline has now been extended up ...

Aug122026 by FWMNo Comments

India faces nearly USD 35 Billion Annual Renewable Financing Gap; InvITs Offer Untapped Opportunity: Knight Frank India

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India’s renewable energy capacity has increased 5X to 237 GWs since 2016InvITs emerge as a key financing solution for renewable energy Less than 2% of operational renewable capacity has been monetised through InvITsMumbai, August 11, 2026: Knight Frank India, in its latest research study, Deepening InvITs for Capital Recycling in Renewable Energy, cited that India faces an annual renewable energy financing gap of nearly USD 35-bn[2]as the country progresses towards its 500 GW non-fossil fuel energy capacity target by 2030. India's non-fossil fuel capacity, led by renewables, has increased fivefold over the past decade, from 59 GW in 2016 to 300 GW as of July 2026. The country needs to add nearly 200 GW over the next four years, requiring annual capacity additions of around 50 ...

Aug122026 by FWMNo Comments

Bunkhouse Hotels Launches “Vote Y’all” Campaign to Encourage Voter Registration.

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The beloved hospitality brand brings voter registration events to Austin that inspire civic engagement, in collaboration with MOVE Texas [Chicago, IL – August 11, 2026] – Bunkhouse Hotels has announced the launch of Vote Y'all, a civic engagement campaign encouraging Texans to register to vote ahead of the October 2026 voter registration deadline. Beginning in August, the initiative will bring voter registration opportunities to Austin Motel and Carpenter Hotel, alongside a social media campaign across Bunkhouse Hotels’ channels, limited edition “Vote Y’all” retail benefitting MOVE Texas’s voter registration work, and three "Vote Y'all" billboards throughout Austin to inspire civic participation.Bunkhouse Hotels have long created gathering places that serve both travelers and the comm...

Aug122026 by FWMNo Comments

Karnataka Government Extends Vacant Site Cleanup Deadline to August 22, Advises Owners to Hire Private Contractors to Avoid High Penalties.

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BENGALURU: (Aug 12The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), in coordination with BDA, BESCOM, KRIDE, BMRCL and KIADB, has intensified efforts to make Bengaluru cleaner and improve public spaces under the “Freedom from Waste” campaign.As part of the campaign, 100 trucks and 25 excavators have been deployed across the city to clear illegally dumped debris, overgrown weeds and other waste from public spaces. So far, the campaign has resulted in the removal of more than 30,000 tonnes of debris and overgrown vegetation.Building on the the Campaigns that are already in progress for footpath clearance and abandoned vehicle removal, this campaign is another step towards the objective of restoring public spaces and making Bengaluru cleaner, safer and more accessible.However, sustained ...