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The Noida–Greater Noida Expressway is evolving from a key transit corridor into a significant residential and lifestyle destination, with improving connectivity, expanding infrastructure and new development activity reshaping its southern stretch. Sectors 148, 150 and 151 are emerging as a prominent residential cluster, with each playing a distinct role in the corridor’s growth. Sector 148 has gained importance as a mobility hub with its Aqua Line metro station, while Sector 151 is attracting fresh developer interest following Noida Authority’s auction of two residential land parcels to Godrej Properties and VRC Construction. At the centre of the southern corridor, Sector 150…
Meghna Infracon Infrastructure Ltd, operating as Meghna Realty, reported consolidated revenue of ₹8.44 crore for Q1 FY27, with EBITDA at ₹0.93 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of ₹0.57 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company’s Q1 performance reflected project execution and sales-recognition timelines, while its development pipeline remains focused on supporting growth in the coming quarters. During the quarter, Meghna Realty reported an EBITDA margin of 11.03% and a PAT margin of 6.72%, with EPS at ₹0.25. The company said it continued to advance its ongoing projects while maintaining focus on execution, operational efficiency and customer…
GT Bharathi (GTB) has secured a licence from the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) to develop a World Trade Center (WTC) in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant addition to South India’s commercial real estate and business infrastructure landscape. The licence places GT Bharathi among a select group of developers globally authorised to operate under the WTC brand, which spans more than 300 World Trade Centers across nearly 100 countries and territories. The project is expected to strengthen Chengalpattu’s position as an emerging business and investment destination in Tamil Nadu. According to the company, the WTC will anchor a…
Real estate sales and marketing platform JUSTO RealFintech Limited has expanded its Pune portfolio with four new residential and commercial project mandates having a combined estimated value of approximately ₹689 crore. The new assignments include Truespace Wakad by Atharva Developments, valued at around ₹120 crore, and a new residential project by Royal Realty in Rahatani, with an estimated value of ₹142 crore. The company has also secured mandates for Puneville by Pharande Spaces in Punawale, valued at approximately ₹210 crore, and L Axis by Pharande Promoters and Builders in Moshi, with a project value of about ₹217 crore. A notable…
Modern engineered wood flooring has evolved significantly from traditional solid timber flooring. Advances in engineering have made these floors considerably more stable while preserving the warmth, texture, and authenticity of real wood. Material quality, however, is only one part of the equation. Building readiness, subfloor assessment, construction moisture levels, and the selection of the appropriate installation system all play a critical role in long-term performance. Like natural stone, large-format tiles, and bespoke joinery, wood flooring is a premium architectural material whose durability is closely linked to the quality of execution. Proper detailing, skilled craftsmanship, and careful site preparation are essential…
As land availability tightens across Gurugram’s established commercial corridors, Aura World has unveiled Aura Vantage, a mixed-use commercial development on Sohna Road that aims to capitalise on sustained demand for organised retail and office spaces in one of the NCR’s most mature micro-markets. Located in Sector 48, the two-acre project will integrate retail and office components within a single development, with retail spaces planned from the ground floor to the fourth floor and office spaces spanning the fifth to the eleventh floors. According to the company, the project involves an estimated construction investment of ₹125 crore and is expected to…
TCG Real Estate, part of The Chatterjee Group (TCG) a diversified business conglomerate operating across petrochemicals, chemicals, real estate, technology, life sciences and financial services has ventured into premium managed living with Yukio, a category-defining brand catering to ambitious young professionals. The move marks TCG’s expansion into one of the new-age residential asset classes, where managed living goes beyond comfort and convenience to provide an ecosystem that ensures holistic growth of individual residents through curated amenities, such as game lounge, gym, yoga deck and basketball ground, along with various community-driven activities. Sharing the Yukio vision, Pratap Chatterjee, its founding leader and…
The Asian School of Design & Applied Vastu (ASDAV) announced the formal launch of its global operations and the appointment of Shantanu Pandey, Founder and CEO of the international design and growth agency Tenet, as Director. The school has migrated its platform from asdav.in to asdav.com as it moves from India-first operations to serving a globally distributed intake. Founded in 2024 by architect and global Vastu consultant Ar. Jasmine Ahluwalia, ASDAV delivers live online certification in architecture and BIM, interior design and applied Vastu Shastra, taught in small batches by practising professionals and built around working drawings, real budget constraints…


