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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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7:37 AMEconomic Times

Blackstone offers to sell up to 25% of India's Knowledge REIT for over $1 billion

Summary

Blackstone plans to sell up to 25.03% of Knowledge Realty Trust through a base offer and an oversubscription option, priced at Rs 108 per unit. The REIT, backed by Blackstone and Sattva Group, listed in August 2025 and has posted moderate gains since then.

The offer would give Blackstone a substantial exit while materially increasing Knowledge Realty Trust's public

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Why it matters

A large sponsor sell-down could reshape ownership and liquidity in one of India's newest listed real-estate vehicles.

7:35 AMEconomic Times

Max Estates buys 85-acre land in Delhi to build projects, eyes Rs 10,000-12,000 cr revenue

Summary

Max Estates has acquired 84.71 acres in West Delhi for Rs 420 crore and plans to develop residential and commercial projects on the site. The company estimates the land could generate Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 12,000 crore in revenue.

The acquisition gives Max Estates a major foothold in Delhi's housing market and creates a

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Why it matters

Max Estates is converting a relatively small land investment into a multiyear Delhi development pipeline with potentially substantial revenue.

3:47 AMEconomic Times

India’s housing market sees structural shift towards premium, luxury homes: CareEdge Ratings

Summary

India’s housing market is shifting toward premium and luxury homes, while affordable housing is losing share in new launches. CareEdge Ratings attributes the change to stronger demand from affluent buyers and rising development costs, even as sales moderate in some major cities.

The decisive shift is in supply: developers are prioritizing higher-value homes as construction costs rise

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Why it matters

India’s housing expansion is becoming less broad-based, with affordability weakening even as headline market value rises.

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