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Golf Links Bungalow Sold for ₹100 Crore in Lutyens’ Delhi Luxury Deal

Golf Links Bungalow sold for Rs 100 crore

Yashwant Singh, a member of a Rajasthan royal family, has purchased a bungalow in Delhi’s upscale Golf Links area for a staggering ₹100 crore, according to property registration records accessed via CRE Matrix.

The transaction, registered on June 12, 2025, includes a land parcel of 588.97 sq. m with a built-up area of 867.33 sq. m. Singh has reportedly paid ₹7 crore in stamp duty and corporation tax. The seller of the property is Anu Jindal, currently residing in The Camellias, Gurugram. Singh’s address is listed as the prestigious APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi.

The bungalow, true to Lutyens’ charm, is a 2.5-storey structure that includes a basement, ground and first floors, a barsati (terrace room), and dedicated servant quarters.

Experts say that this deal reaffirms the sustained allure of the Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ), where demand far exceeds supply. Golf Links, in particular, remains one of the most coveted addresses in the capital. With very few listings at any time, buyers often face stiff competition for a foothold in this elite enclave.

Lutyens Bungalow Zone is not just expensive; it’s also highly regulated. As a designated heritage zone, areas like Golf Links, Prithviraj Road, parts of Sunder Nagar, and Bengali Market fall under strict development norms. These include height restrictions, low floor-area ratios (FARs), and limitations on reconstruction.

While the zone is undeniably prestigious, it doesn’t always offer the spatial luxuries one might expect at this price point. In fact, few bungalows here exceed 10,000 sq. ft. of carpet area. But what it lacks in scale, it more than makes up for in legacy, location, and exclusivity.

This ₹100 crore deal is not just a headline-grabber. It’s a signal that Lutyens’ Delhi, and Golf Links in particular, remain untouched by market slowdowns or cyclical shifts. It represents a class of Indian real estate that is less about square footage and more about stature.

Recent Transactions

High-value transactions in Delhi’s luxury real estate market signal continued buyer interest in marquee addresses. In prime zones like Golf Links and across Lutyens’ Delhi, demand remains strong despite limited inventory and strict heritage development norms.

In a recent transaction, Delhi High Court senior advocate Arun Kathpalia purchased a 763 sq yard bungalow in the same Golf Links neighborhood for ₹69 crore. In another transaction, Sanjay Kukreja, a partner at ChrysCapital, and his wife, Shaveta Sharma, purchased a 1,250-square-yard bungalow for ₹155 crore.

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Lodha Developers Acquires 945 Apartments in Mankhurd for ₹567 Crore

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In a landmark deal that reflects shifting dynamics in Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape, Lodha Developers has acquired over 945 apartments as Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) units in the eastern suburb of Mankhurd. The transaction, valued at ₹567 crore, marks one of the largest SRA-linked asset transfers in the city to date. According to documents accessed via real estate intelligence platform CRE Matrix, the registration took place on June 3, with Lodha paying a stamp duty of ₹34.02 crore.

A Permanent Transit Camp(PTC) refers to ready-built housing that temporarily or permanently houses project-affected persons, typically slum dwellers or tenants, under SRA (Slum Rehabilitation Authority) schemes. These units help developers fulfill their rehabilitation commitments for ongoing redevelopment projects.

Lodha’s bulk acquisition spans a built-up area of 3.39 lakh sq ft and is part of a compliance-driven strategy. One of its key redevelopment projects in the Vikhroli suburb requires the company to hand over more than 50,000 sq meters of constructed area to the SRA for PTC purposes.

However, with limited land availability in Vikhroli and the long timelines associated with in situ construction, Lodha has opted for off-site fulfilment through this strategic Mankhurd purchase. The seller, in turn, monetizes part of its free sale inventory, reportedly holding over 83,000 square meters of it in the locality. This makes the deal mutually beneficial.

This move highlights the increasing relevance of Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, like Mankhurd, in large-scale urban renewal projects. It also points to a growing trend among developers to explore off-site, asset-backed solutions to meet regulatory obligations swiftly, especially as redevelopment projects face tighter timelines and heightened compliance scrutiny.

As Mumbai’s real estate market continues to evolve, transactions like these are likely to become more common, reshaping how rehabilitation components are addressed in the city’s ever-expanding redevelopment story.

Recent Redevelopment Transactions in Mumbai

Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape is witnessing a surge in high-value transactions as developers race to meet growing housing demand. From bulk SRA unit acquisitions to large-scale society redevelopments, recent deals highlight the city’s shift toward faster, compliance-driven real estate strategies.

In a recent transaction, Kalpataru signed redevelopment contracts for two housing society projects in Chembur and Goregaon, Mumbai, spanning over 1.5 million sq ft with a potential revenue of ₹2,000 crore.

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Tesla Leases 24,000 Sq Ft in Kurla, Mumbai for New Service Centre

Tesla Leases Space in Kurla

Tesla’s entry into the Indian market continues to gain momentum with the electric vehicle (EV) giant leasing a new commercial space in Kurla West, central Mumbai. The newly acquired 24,500 sq. ft facility, located in Macrotech Developers’ Lodha Industrial and Logistics Park, will serve as a dedicated vehicle service center—Tesla’s first such facility in the country.

This marks Tesla’s fourth commercial footprint in India, following the establishment of its engineering hub in Pune, its registered office in Bengaluru, and a short-term office in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Notably, this is the second deal concluded by Tesla within the last two months, highlighting the company’s growing focus on operational readiness in India.

According to documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the lease agreement, signed by Tesla India Motor & Energy, spans five years with a starting monthly rent of Rs 37.53 lakh. The total rental commitment over the lease term exceeds Rs 24 crore. The license period commenced on April 20, with a rent-free phase lasting one month and ten days. Rent payments began on June 1. The lease includes an annual 5% escalation in rent and Rs 10 per sq. ft Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges, which will also escalate by 5% annually.

This strategic move comes soon after Tesla secured its first showroom space in India at BKC, setting a record for lease rentals at Rs 881 per sq. ft per month. With this new facility, Tesla is laying the groundwork for its long-term operations in the country.

Tesla’s recent activity suggests a renewed commitment to India, particularly in light of recent policy changes aimed at attracting global EV manufacturers. The developments follow CEO Elon Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his US visit, a turning point in Tesla’s approach toward the Indian market.

As the government continues to ease import duties and encourage local production, Tesla’s growing footprint could signal the beginning of a robust EV ecosystem in India.

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Shikhar Dhawan Buys Ultra-Luxury Apartment in DLF’s The Dahlias, Gurugram for ₹69 Crore

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Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has purchased a luxury apartment in The Dahlias, a premium project by DLF in Gurugram’s Sector 54. The property was bought for ₹69 crore and is one of the most expensive real estate deals recently.

The property, part of DLF’s most exclusive residential enclave, The Dahlias, is one of the costliest real estate transactions in the country. According to documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the apartment spans an impressive 6,040 sq. ft. and comes with five dedicated parking slots. The registration took place in early February 2025, shortly after Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2024.

The base cost of the apartment stands at ₹65.61 crore, while the total transaction value, including a stamp duty of ₹3.28 crore, rounds off at ₹68.89 crore. The rate per square foot comes out to ₹1,14,068.61 on carpet area and ₹1,08,631 on the super area—placing it among the highest price-per-square-foot deals in India’s residential real estate market.

DLF’s The Dahlias is popular for its super-luxury offerings, world-class amenities, privacy, and exclusivity, attracting top-tier buyers, including industrialists, corporate honchos, and now, a cricketing icon.

This move not only underlines Dhawan’s transition into his post-cricket life but also reflects the continued demand for luxury real estate in Gurugram’s Golf Course Road micro-market.

As Dhawan turns the page on his illustrious cricketing career, he seems to be setting new benchmarks in luxury living, continuing to stay in the spotlight, albeit off the field.

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Senior Advocate Arun Kathpalia Purchases Bungalow in Delhi’s Golf Links for ₹69 Crore

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In a recent high-value transaction, Delhi High Court senior advocate Arun Kathpalia, known for his expertise in dispute resolution, purchased a 763 sq yard bungalow in Delhi’s posh Golf Links neighborhood for a whopping ₹69 crore. According to documents accessed through CRE Matrix, the transaction involved a stamp duty payment of ₹4.14 crore.

Kathpalia now joins the distinguished league of legal luminaries such as former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, former Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium, and former Additional Solicitor General Vikas Singh, who have all made recent property acquisitions in the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ).

Golf Links, along with nearby Sunder Nagar, has become a preferred address for lawyers due to its strategic proximity to the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court. The area also attracts high net worth individuals (HNIs) and corporate heavyweights, drawn to its exclusivity and heritage charm. With extremely limited inventory and consistent demand, prices in the area have remained robust.

The Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone spans 28 square kilometres and is home to approximately 3,000 bungalows originally built for top government officials, ministers, and judges. Around 600 of these are privately owned, often by some of India’s wealthiest citizens. Designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens between 1912 and 1930, the LBZ remains one of the most prestigious residential enclaves in the country.

Despite a slight dip in optimism, HNI interest in real estate remains resilient. According to India Sotheby’s International Realty’s latest luxury residential outlook survey, 62% of HNIs and ultra-HNIs plan to invest in real estate over the next 12-24 months, down from 71% in 2024. Nearly half of the respondents expect returns in the range of 12%–18%, while 38% anticipate returns below 12%.

While overall optimism has slipped from 79% in 2024 to 71% in 2025, confidence in India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remains strong. Most investors continue to view India as the fastest-growing major economy, with GDP growth expected to stay within the 6%–6.5% range.

Recent Transactions

The Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone in Delhi has witnessed a series of high-end property transactions, driven by top legal minds and business elites. Limited availability, heritage charm, and prime location continue to make it one of India’s most coveted addresses. 

In a recent transaction, Sanjay Kukreja, a partner at ChrysCapital, and his wife, Shaveta Sharma, purchased a 1,250-square-yard bungalow in the upscale Golf Links area of South Delhi for ₹155 crore. In another transaction, Sidhant Real Estate, a company led by DLF Chairman Rajiv Singh and his family, acquired a grand bungalow in the upscale neighborhood of Prithviraj Road in Lutyens’ Delhi for ₹150 crore. 

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7 Ways Data Analytics Powers Real Estate

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Data analytics enables real estate companies to identify trends and make more informed decisions. Here are seven ways data can benefit agents, developers, and buyers.

Data collection and analysis affect almost every aspect of the real estate industry. Traditional business models are evolving as more companies use predictive analytics and algorithms to identify trends and make more informed decisions.  

Let’s take a closer look at how data can help real estate companies analyze and understand the industry. 

1: Geographic Information Systems

Real estate managers can collect, store, and visually display location intelligence, making property hunting easier for buyers and investors. They can quickly assess a location’s profitability using data analytics and machine learning algorithms, taking into account ratings, traffic, occupancy, rental income, and ROI. 

2: Competitor Analysis

In any industry, you should be aware of what your competitors are doing. Real estate investors can use data analytics to research their major competitors and identify the factors that contribute to their success. Big data analysis can provide insight into competitors’ products, services, sales, and marketing tactics, allowing them to identify a unique value proposition and differentiate their products. 

3: Predicting Property Potential

When making a real estate investment, it is critical to have reliable information. Real-time analysis of financial and market data, combined with local building regulations, can provide developers with a more complete picture of the land they wish to purchase. Automating preliminary property analysis with AI can assist developers in determining the potential ROI of a plot of land.

Data can also reveal trends that indicate a higher return on investment and areas that have appreciated significantly in value.

4: Building Management

The Internet of Things (IoT) can be a valuable tool in real estate management. Data from sensors in home appliances and heating and cooling systems can be used for preventative maintenance, alerting property managers to failures and scheduled maintenance requirements before they become an issue. This type of prescriptive analytics improves tenant experience while lowering costs. 

5: Advanced Search

Customers must have specific and accurate information when purchasing real estate. When purchasing a property, data analytics enables realtors and customers to conduct advanced searches using criteria such as location, neighborhood, and crime rate. Before making an offer, users can obtain detailed information on nearby grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, and schools, as well as the general safety of the area.

6: Predicting Consumer Behavior

Data analytics can also predict customer behavior. Agents can predict when someone is ready to sell by analyzing data such as mortgage payments, home equity, property age, and length of ownership. Such predictive analytics can provide actionable insights into trends indicating property potential and higher-quality leads. 

7: Modeling Building Performance

To make sound purchasing decisions, investors require detailed information on rental rates, vacancy rates, energy consumption, and maintenance costs. They also need trend data on employment rates and consumer behavior to make commercial investment decisions. Using this information, developers and investors can create 3D models that help them maximize and use space more efficiently.

Powerful Unstructured real estate data analytics

Investing in the right storage solutions is critical for real estate, a dynamic industry that relies on quick analysis of unstructured data like images, videos, and social media content. Traditional storage solutions cannot efficiently categorize and manage this type of data in real estate data analytics Systems must be more powerful to leverage complex housing market data, particularly on a national scale and at the speeds that consumers expect.

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4 steps to follow to score a great commercial real estate deal

Investing in commercial real estate can prove to be more beneficial when compared to residential properties. Commercial property owners enjoy the extra cash flow, the valuable economies of scale, the comparatively open playing field, the abundant market for good, reasonably-priced property managers, and the chance for a possibly larger payoff from commercial real estate.

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But how do you assess the best properties? And how do the great deals differ from the duds?

Understand What the Insiders Know

To be a participant in commercial real estate, learn to think like a professional. For instance, understand that commercial property is estimated differently when compared to residential property. Income generated on commercial real estate is directly linked to its usable square footage. That’s not the case when it comes to individual houses. When it comes to real estate investment, commercial properties offer a bigger cash flow. Moreover, commercial property leases are longer when compared to single-family residences. This generally paves the way for larger cash flow.

Learn to Detect a Good Deal 

The leading real estate experts recognize a great deal when they see one. How do they do that? First, they come up with an exit strategy. The finest deals are the ones you know you can move away from. It helps to have the eye of the landowner – always be on the lookout for damage that needs repairs, understand how to evaluate risk and make sure you get the calculator out to guarantee that the property meets your financial objectives.

Chart a plan of Action 

One of the primary parameters of real estate investment of commercial properties is to ask yourself how much can you afford to pay and then shop around for mortgages to get an idea of how much you will pay over the life of the mortgage. Using tools such as mortgage calculators can assist you in coming up with great estimates of the sum cost of your home.

Seek Motivated Sellers

Just like any business, customers are majorly responsible for the growth of real estate. Your job is to seek them, specifically those, who are ready and willing to sell below the market value. The fact is nothing happens until you get a deal, which is generally accompanied by a motivated seller. This is someone with a strong reason to sell below the market value. If your seller isn’t motivated enough, they won’t be ready to negotiate.

Use a Three-Pronged Method to Asses Properties 

You need to be adaptable when looking for good deals for real estate investment. Scour on the internet, read the classified ads, and hire experts to seek the best properties. Agents can assist you in seeking lucrative real estate investment in exchange for a referral fee.In a nutshell, these are some of the steps to follow to score a great real estate investment. Head over to CRE Matrix to look for great deals in the commercial real estate sector in India.

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How to Avoid Signing a Bad Commercial Deal?

When you sign a commercial lease, it is a big step for your business. It is a new opportunity that can help drive your company to a new level. If the process goes well, you’ll have commercial space that saves your capital, accommodates your growth, matches your brands, and much more. However, if you sign a bad commercial lease, you could end up shelling more than required; acquire a bad space, or both for many years.

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Fortunately, the mistakes that result in bad commercial real estate decisions can be easy to avert, though. If you follow the below-mentioned steps, you can shield your business and set yourself to sign a great commercial property for lease.

Before you even begin to think about zeroing in on a specific building or a particular commercial space, you need to take a step back and conduct thorough research. You need to find out:

  • What do you require?
  • What you are willing to spend?
  • Where do you wish to be?
  • Where do you see your business progressing?

To do this, you will need to take a look at what you’re already doing in your current offices or other commercial spaces. Then, gather all the stakeholders together to comprehend their present as well as future requirements. Once you have completed your research, you will be ready to proceed to the subsequent part of the process.

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind to avoid signing a bad commercial lease:

Thoroughly Go Through the Details of Your Lease:

It’s extremely important to read the details of your commercial lease agreement prior to signing it. It is standard advice but is regularly ignored. Before you zero in on any commercial property for lease, it is vital to read your lease thoroughly as leases are complicated lease documents that can impact economics if a single word is misinterpreted.

Evaluate All Expenses

Signing a commercial property for lease shows you a whole array of different expenditures. Your rent and any proposed raise over the life of your lease are most probably significant, but they are the only expenses you will be paying. Pay close attention to the operating expenses of the building and how you will be accountable for them. If you can, try to get a gist of how the building is managed. If repair and maintenance expenses are less, it could signify greater expenses in the future as deferred maintenance causes more than regular repair bills.

Pay Close Attention to the End of the Lease Tenure 

Before you select the commercial property for lease, you need to keep certain parameters in mind. One of them is the end of your lease. The ending of the commercial lease is as significant as the beginning. When your lease expires, you will either wish to leave the office space or continue with it. It’s much easier to prepare for both possible outcomes at the start as opposed to start planning when the end is right around the corner. The key to continuing in the same space is to have renewal options drafted into your initial commercial lease agreement.

In a nutshell, the above-mentioned are some of the factors that you need to take into account before you get a commercial property for lease. In this way, you will be able to avoid signing a bad commercial lease that will prove to be disadvantageous for you.

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What are the Difficulties Faced while Obtaining a Commercial Lease?

The commercial real estate sector in India has developed and grown by leaps and bounds, particularly after the pandemic. Just like any other industry, the real estate sector was also impacted by Covid-19. But the sector slowly but surely bounced back. This has led to many more commercial properties that are taken on lease.

What is a Commercial Lease?

A commercial lease is referred to as a contract between two parties in which one party (the landlord) permits another party (the tenant) to exclusively use the plot or building or office space for a specific duration (the term) in exchange for rent or a premium.

If the lease is not properly handled, then it will result in years of disagreements, lawsuits, and extravagant expenses. When you take the viewpoint of the landlord, if the lease is not properly drafted, it can lead to a number of issues.

This is why you need to be careful before taking a commercial property for lease. Here are a couple of areas that you need to pay attention to while obtaining the commercial lease:

Space:

Prior to taking a commercial property for lease, it is vital to find out how much room is included in the rental. It is also important to clarify whether your rental expenditure was computed using rental square footage or available square footage. Since common areas including toilers, hallways, elevators and lobbies are not part of the usable square footage, it is usually less than the rental square footage.

Lease: 

The period of a commercial lease is generally referred to as its ‘term’. It dictates the beginning and end dates of the lease contract, as well as whether or not there are specific renewal options. When it comes to longer lease terms, landlords are generally more flexible in negotiating leases but it is vital to keep the company’s requirements in mind as a longer lease generally means less flexibility in adapting to change as the company grows.

Termination 

If you’re taking a commercial property on lease, you need to be aware of all the procedures that come with terminating a commercial lease early as well as the conditions for ending a lease before the automatic renewal takes place. If the lease does not state a right to cancel, do consider securing a right to end the lease early in exchange for the payment of a fixed sum of liquidated damages to the landlord as a means to get out of the contract.

Security

When you take a commercial property on lease, you need to make sure that it’s obvious what can be subtracted from the security deposit and what can’t. Although laws prevent specific acts involving security deposits, you need to ensure that the commercial lease lays out the expectations and conditions for its return.

In a nutshell, these are some of the factors that you need to pay attention to before taking a commercial property on lease.

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A Comprehensive Guide on Investing in Commercial Real Estate

An individual needs to undertake a massive amount of financial commitment brimming with uncertainty to clear the path for investing in CRE. Therefore, investing in commercial real estate must be made only after carefully considering all the risks involved. Commercial real estate investments are more complex when compared to residential investments because the taxes, regulations and taxes that are generally imposed on commercial real estate property are considerably more rigid when compared to residential properties.

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What is Commercial Real Estate?

Properties that are generally used for economic or business activities are generally referred to as ‘commercial real estate’. CRE is extremely diverse and extensive, comprising everything from a single store to spacious multi-level shopping malls.

Hotels, hospitals, shopping centres, dining establishments, and office buildings are all examples that would come under commercial real estate.

To learn more about commercial real estate, you have to consider the following points:

  • Investors can make use of REITs (Public Traded Real Estate Investments Trusts) as a means to make indirect investments in commercial properties
  • Commercial property investment requires a bigger financial outlay as compared to purchasing a house. There is a stronger potential for gain as well as a bigger potential for loss in this industry.
  • Prospective rental income and capital appreciation are lucrative features of investing in commercial real estate.

As the name suggests, commercial real estate is the kind of property that is put to economic use.

How to Manage a Commercial Property?

Commercial real estate with tenants needs ongoing management on behalf of the property owner’s part. Thereby, a commercial property management firm can prove to be beneficial for property owners who require help with acquisition and retention, lease & financial administration, and marketing and upkeep planning. Managing office buildings, industrial complexes, and retail properties is a challenging balancing act that involves an abundance of information, transactional details, and results, thereby making the skillset of a commercial real estate management business priceless.

How to Make Money with Commercial Investment?

One way to guard your portfolio from the ups and downs of the stock market is to buy commercial real estate. By investing in commercial real estate, you can profit from the sale of their properties and the rents they gather from tenants.

Commercial buildings, like stores, have bigger returns on investment. Thereby, investors may wish to explore buying them (ROI). Ownership of the shop also lets the investor establish their own business, if not instantly, then at some point in the future.

Advantages of Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Here are a couple of advantages to investing in commercial real estate:

Security: Income generated from investing in commercial real estate is generally rather high. Relatively, residential rental yields are only approximately 1-2% of the property value of roughly about a third of the income CRE properties offer (9-12%).

Uniformity: Having a foolproof business plan increases the chances that CRE renters will pay on time.

Beneficial for Longer Tenure Commitments: Leasing a commercial property generally has a longer term, usually from one to two decades. Those who are investing in commercial real estate may rest assured that their income will be dependable and consistent thanks to it.

Relative Cost of Purchase: As opposed to residential residences, the long-term returns when investing in commercial real estate are far bigger. Additionally, investing in pricey real estate via financial ownership or REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) can yield strong returns on modest outlays of capital.

In a nutshell, investing in commercial real estate can prove to be hugely beneficial in India. If you wish to see additional insights on real estate and where to invest, then head over to CRE Matrix.