Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy’s Death Amid IT Raids Highlights Real Estate Sector Pressures

Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy’s Death Amid IT Raids Highlights Real Estate Sector Pressures

Bengaluru, February 1, 2026– The tragic death of Confident Group founder and chairman Dr. C.J. Roy (Roy Chiriankandath Joseph), 57, on January 30 during an Income Tax raid at his Langford Town office has thrust Bengaluru’s real estate industry into the spotlight, reigniting concerns over intense regulatory scrutiny amid financial strains and project delays. Raids […]

Karnataka High Court Hears PIL on Kogilu Layout Demolitions: Residents Allege Violation of Supreme Court Guidelines

Karnataka High Court Hears PIL on Kogilu Layout Demolitions: Residents Allege Violation of Supreme Court Guidelines

Bengaluru, January 30, 2026 – The Karnataka High Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the December 2025 demolition of over 300 houses in Wasim Layout and Fakir Colony (also known as Old Fakir Colony) in Kogilu village near Yelahanka, North Bengaluru, amid claims of illegal encroachment on government lake-catchment land earmarked […]

East Bengaluru Bets Big on Premium Apartments as Sizes Shrink and Prices Soar in 2026

East Bengaluru Bets Big on Premium Apartments as Sizes Shrink and Prices Soar in 2026

Premium launches cluster in East Bengaluru January has seen a wave of branded launches in and around Whitefield, Varthur, and Hoskote, continuing Bengaluru’s shift toward premium, amenity-heavy apartment communities. Developers are chasing end users from IT and startup sectors who prioritise connectivity to ORR, Whitefield, and upcoming metro lines while accepting higher ticket sizes for […]

BDA Issues Clarification After Social Media Posts Trigger Land Controversy

BENGALURU, January 28, 2026 — The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has officially rejected widely shared online claims suggesting that newly developed residential plots in a major layout were carved out of an old graveyard. The clarification comes amid growing public concern and viral posts, particularly on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), which sparked broader […]

Metro Stations Turn Business Hubs with New Retail Leasing Plan

Bengaluru: In a move aimed at boosting non-fare revenue and enhancing commuter convenience, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced plans to develop retail and commercial spaces at seven metro stations across the city. The initiative will open new leasing opportunities for businesses along major transit corridors, including prominent stations such as Sampige […]

From Conclave to Crisis? Builders Demand GBA Action on e-Khata Backlog

Bengaluru, January 24, 2026 — Real estate developers in Karnataka have highlighted persistent delays in the issuance of e-khata (digital property records), urging the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to step in and address systemic bottlenecks that are hindering project registrations, property transactions, and timely handovers to buyers. Industry Voices Concerns at Major Conclave The issue […]

BDA Advances Redevelopment of Seven Aging Commercial Complexes in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, January 23, 2026 – The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is pushing forward with a major redevelopment initiative to revitalize seven of its outdated commercial complexes across prime city locations. The project, executed through public-private partnerships (PPP), aims to transform these once-popular but now neglected hubs into modern mixed-use spaces featuring showrooms, retail outlets, and […]

Hyderabad’s MyHome Group Bets Big on Bengaluru: 76 Acres Secured, ₹23,000 Cr GDV Planned

Hyderabad Developer Targets ₹23,000 Crore GDV in the City Through Major Mixed-Use Developments Bengaluru, January 22, 2026 – MyHome Group, the Hyderabad-based real estate leader famous for premium gated communities and on-time delivery, has officially launched operations in Bengaluru. This move forms a core part of the company’s aggressive pan-India expansion, backed by a ₹4,100 […]

BDA E-Auction Live Now: Grab Premium Bengaluru Plots at Starting ₹500/sq.m!

Bengaluru, January 21, 2026 – The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has officially opened its much-anticipated e-auction today, offering eligible buyers a transparent opportunity to acquire premium urban land sites across the city. Auction Schedule The online bidding process commenced on January 21, 2026, and will continue through January 22, 2026, closing at 5:00 PM IST. […]

BDA’s Digital Land Sale Heats Up: Live Bidding for Bengaluru Plots from January 21

Bengaluru, January 20, 2026 — The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is set to commence its much-anticipated e-auction for residential, commercial, and intermediate sites tomorrow, January 21, 2026. This online bidding event, designed to promote transparency in land allocation, will conclude on January 22, 2026. Prospective bidders are urged to complete their registrations and preparations immediately, […]