Tracks Bengaluru's real estate sector. When not writing on the real estate sector, she can be seen reading fiction or experimenting with paints.
Articles by Shakshi Jain
Is Karnataka’s jobs quota Bill bad news for the state’s real estate sector?
Karnataka government’s proposed Bill on job reservation for locals in the private sector could pose a major blow to the state’s real estate market, say experts
Published on Jul 18, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Bengaluru’s rental housing market records 5-10% average price correction in Q2
Here’s a reason for tenants in Bengaluru to cheer - the city's rental housing market is witnessing an average price correction of 5-10%, say local brokers
Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:30 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Despite upcoming launches, property prices unlikely to moderate in Bengaluru
Bengaluru real estate: Of late, several realty developers have closed land deals in Bengaluru, hoping to cash in on the booming residential real estate demand
Published on Jul 16, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Bengaluru top choice for non-resident Indians eyeing budget & mid-segment homes
In Bengaluru, as many as 60% NRIs buy property for investment purposes while 40% for end-use. They prefer areas with high rental demand, generally near IT hubs
Published on Jul 15, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Mumbai’s luxury housing sales up by 8% in H1 2024; touch ₹12,300 crore: Report
Luxury homes in Mumbai, priced ₹10 crore and above, clock half-yearly sales of ₹12,300 crore in the first half of 2024
Published on Jul 11, 2024 09:58 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Bengaluru to dominate India's office market with 330-340 mn sq ft stock by 2030
Technology, engineering and manufacturing, and BFSI sectors are expected to comprise the main demand drivers for Bengaluru’s office market
Published on Jul 10, 2024 07:27 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Samsung renews lease for 4 lakh square feet office space in Bengaluru
Tech giant Samsung has renewed its lease for a 4 lakh sq ft space in Bengaluru’s Bagmane Goldstone tower, at a monthly rent of ₹4.3 crore
Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Mumbai watch out! Buyers now lapping up over ₹10-cr luxury homes in Bengaluru
With rising aspirations amid robust economic growth, Bengaluru is witnessing increasing number of takers in the ultra-luxury housing market
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 09:45 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Tamannaah Bhatia buys retail space worth ₹24 crore in Mumbai
Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia has purchased retail space worth ₹24 cr in Mumbai. This is the third property deal registered in her name in the month of June
Published on Jul 06, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Manappuram Finance MD Nandakumar buys ₹41 crore duplex in Mumbai
VP Nandakumar, MD and CEO of Manappuram Finance has purchased a 4,500 square feet duplex property in Mumbai’s Bandra West locality for ₹41.25 crore
Published on Jul 04, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Budget 2024: Rental housing, RERA on Karnataka home buyers' wishlist for FM
Budget 2024: Measures to strengthen implementation of RERA 2016 and focus on rental housing in Bengaluru are among some demands from the real estate fraternity
Published on Jul 04, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Embassy Group's hospitality arm Olive planning to raise $20 million
The hospitality wing of Bengaluru-based Embassy Group, Olive, is looking to bring on board a strategic investor via a $20 million fundraise
Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Bengaluru real estate: 5 areas in the city where techies prefer to rent property
Good news for techies! Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin recently announced the construction of a new airport at Hosur, which may benefit Bengaluru’s Electronic City.
Published on Jul 02, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Tamannaah Bhatia rents office space for ₹18 lakh per month
Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia has rented a commercial property for ₹18 lakh per month and mortgaged three residential units for ₹7.84 crore in Mumbai
Published on Jul 01, 2024 06:05 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Bengaluru’s rental deposits too high, says Indian-origin entrepreneur
An Indian-origin entrepreneur who drew parallels between Bengaluru and San Francisco in California complained that rental deposits in the city were too high
Published on Jun 27, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Smartworks raises ₹168 crore in funding round from consortium of investors
Gurugram-based flexible workspace provider Smartworks has raised ₹168 cr in its latest funding round from Keppel Ltd and Ananta Capital Ventures, among others
Published on Jun 27, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Sattva Group to invest around ₹14,000 cr in 3 years, mulls IPO for Simpliwork
Bengaluru-based Sattva Group is looking to invest ₹12,000-14,000 crore over the next three years. Also in talks with Blackstone to launch a REIT
Published on Jun 25, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Amitabh Bachchan buys three more commercial properties in Mumbai for ₹60 crore
Kalki 2898 AD star Amitabh Bachchan has purchased three more commercial properties worth ₹60 crore in Signature Building in Andheri West, Mumbai
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
After Awfis, three major co-working firms mull IPO in 2025: Sources
After Awfis Space Solutions’ market debut recently, at least three major flexible workspace providers are preparing to launch an IPO in 2025: sources
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Why are realtors making a beeline for Mumbai and Bengaluru markets?
Several real estate players from Bengaluru have entered the Mumbai market. Similarly, Mumbai-based builders have set foot in the garden city
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:02 AM IST
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Unity Small Finance Bank buys properties worth ₹400 crore in Mumbai
In two separate real estate deals, private lender Unity Small Finance Bank has purchased commercial properties worth ₹400 crore in Mumbai
Published on Jun 21, 2024 05:57 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
Co-working firm BHIVE Workspace likely to launch IPO in the next two years
Flexible office space provider BHIVE Workspace is mulling a 2026 timeline for an IPO. Active work may begin once it crosses the ₹500 cr milestone in revenue
Published on Jun 19, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
5 things you should know before renting an apartment in Bengaluru
Bengaluru real estate: For those looking to rent flats in high-rises in the city, areas such as Whitefield and Electronic City may be a convenient bet
Published on Jun 17, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Shakshi Jain
5 things property buyers should know about Andhra Pradesh RERA
With the return of CM Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh, expectations surrounding a resurgence in Amaravati have led to real estate prices hitting the roof
Published on Jun 14, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Amaravati real estate market: 5 things investors should know
Amaravati’s real estate market has been in the spotlight owing to a sharp surge in realty prices following the victory of Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party
Published on Jun 13, 2024 10:02 AM IST
Shakshi Jain
Top multinational companies lease 8.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Hyderabad
At least four commercial leases have been inked in Hyderabad by MNCs such as Qualcomm India, LTI Mindtree, S&P Capital IQ and IBM India
Published on Jun 11, 2024 06:25 PM IST
Shakshi Jain