PropTech Radar - 15th August 2025

Ummeed Housing Finance Gets ₹250 Cr. from BII to Boost Affordable Housing and Women Empowerment

Ummeed Housing Finance has raised ₹250 Cr. from British International Investment (BII) to boost affordable housing in Tier 2 and 3 cities, empower 3,000 women borrowers, and support India’s Housing for All vision.

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Ashiana Housing Invests ₹425 Cr. in Senior Living Projects for FY2025-26

Ashiana Housing allocated ₹425 Cr. for senior living expansion in FY2025–26, targeting ₹450 Cr. in bookings. The developer recently launched projects in Chennai, Jaipur, Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Senior living sales portfolio grew from ₹157 Cr. to ₹346 Mn. by 2026.

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CapitaLand to Invest ₹19,200 Cr. in Maharashtra by 2030 to Build Tech Parks, Logistics Hubs & Data Centres

CapitaLand Investment Limited plans to invest ₹19,200 Cr. in Maharashtra by 2030, expanding its business in Mumbai and Pune through new logistics hubs, tech parks, and data centres.

Cowrks Launches Enterprise Plus, Expanding Premium Managed Workspaces to 1 Mn+ Sq Ft Across India’s Major Metros

Cowrks has expanded its managed workspace portfolio to over one Mn sq ft across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Hyderabad with its new Enterprise Plus offering. Aimed at large corporations, GCCs, and startups, it offers customizable layouts, Grade-A infrastructure, and flexible partnership models.

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Square Yards is Redefining Real Estate with AI, VR, and Patented Tech Across 100+ Cities

Square Yards, India’s leading proptech firm, is redefining real estate by integrating AI, VR, and FinTech into a single platform that handles transactions from discovery to closing. It delivers immersive experiences for homebuyers, enhances sales efficiency, and fosters stronger partnerships with developers.

Mumbai Real Estate Generates ₹1,101 Cr. Stamp Duty Revenue in July 2025

Mumbai recorded 12,366 property registrations generating ₹1,101 Cr. stamp duty revenue in July 2025, up 39% YoY. Western suburbs contributed 57% market share of registrations.

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SEBI Proposes Expanded Disclosure Norms for REITs and InvITs

SEBI proposed changes requiring stricter criteria for debt financing, minimum public float, and enhanced transparency for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).

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Prestige Group’s Irfan Razack Warns of Hospitality Crisis Despite Record Sales

Irfan Razack warned of a nationwide hospitality crisis as hotel occupancy drops 20–33% amid rising construction costs. Despite record sales, developers struggle with thin margins and operational challenges.

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RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.5% to Support Real Estate Market Stability

RBI maintained its repo rate at 5.5%, keeping EMIs stable for homebuyers, aiding liquidity, and boosting sentiment across the housing market.