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Raymond Realty Limited has announced its seventh joint development project in Mumbai, marking another major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. The new premium residential redevelopment project in Kandivali is expected to have an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹3,000 crore.

This project will also be the third redevelopment venture by Raymond Realty in Mumbai’s Western Suburbs, reinforcing the company’s growing footprint in one of India’s most competitive real estate markets.

Large-scale real estate developments are not just about constructing buildings—they shape how cities grow, how people live, and how businesses operate for decades. As urban centres expand and evolve, developers are increasingly required to think beyond immediate project delivery and focus on long-term urban impact.

In a recent interaction, Adrija Agarwal, President of Sattva Group, shared insights on the responsibility that comes with leading large-scale real estate developments and the importance of designing spaces that can adapt to future needs.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is accelerating its expansion in India with a ₹7,000 crore investment in the National Capital Region (NCR) and plans to open 25 new small and medium format stores over the next four to five years. The company is also aiming to make its India operations profitable by the end of FY28 as it scales up its presence through an omnichannel retail strategy.

According to IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni, the company will focus on expanding its store network, increasing revenue, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening local sourcing to reach profitability.

Dubai’s real estate sector is witnessing a growing shift toward wellness-focused residential communities, and Keturah Reserve, a luxury development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 7, is positioning itself at the forefront of this trend. Inspired by the globally recognised “Blue Zones” concept—regions where people live longer and healthier lives—the project aims to integrate nature, health, and sustainable design into everyday living.

The concept of Blue Zones was introduced by American explorer and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner, who studied communities known for exceptional longevity. His research identified five regions—Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, Icaria in Greece, and Loma Linda in California—where lifestyle, environment, and social structure contribute to longer and healthier lives.

The global steel industry is facing fresh pressure as the escalating Middle East conflict pushes crude oil prices to $90 per barrel and drives a sharp rise in global freight rates. According to BigMint Research, increasing military tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are triggering higher energy and logistics costs, which are directly impacting steel production costs worldwide, including in India.

India’s aviation sector has grown rapidly over the past two decades, reflecting the country’s economic expansion and rising mobility needs. With a population of over 1.4 billion, the nation depends heavily on robust transportation infrastructure to connect cities, industries and international markets.

Airports today function far beyond their traditional role as transit points. They have evolved into large infrastructure ecosystems that support tourism, trade, logistics and regional economic growth.

Alcove Realty has announced the launch of Triveni Omniplex, the first large-scale shopping mall in Hooghly district, marking a significant milestone for the region’s retail infrastructure.

Located on Grand Trunk Road in Serampore, the mall is scheduled for a soft launch on March 13 and aims to introduce a modern retail and lifestyle destination to the district.

Leading real estate developer Puravankara Limited has announced a joint development project on Hennur Road, further strengthening its presence in one of Bengaluru’s fastest-growing residential corridors.

The company revealed that the 4-acre land parcel project will have an estimated gross development value (GDV) exceeding ₹1,300 crore and a total saleable area of approximately 0.84 million square feet. The residential development is expected to be launched within the next 6–12 months.

The upgraded Kalyani Expressway is reshaping travel across northern Kolkata, offering a faster signal-free corridor that significantly improves connectivity between the city’s suburbs and Kalyani.

Infrastructure projects often redefine how cities grow and connect. The newly upgraded expressway is one such development that is transforming mobility across the northern stretches of Kolkata and its surrounding suburban towns.

Stretching nearly 40 kilometres, the expressway now functions as a high-speed route linking Kolkata with Kalyani. Running parallel to National Highway 34, the corridor provides a faster alternative for commuters who previously had to travel through heavily congested urban routes passing towns such as Barrackpore, Sodepur, and Naihati.

For much of the twentieth century, workplace design followed a simple formula—rows of desks, structured layouts and strict hierarchies aimed at maximising efficiency. Offices were built to support operations, often without considering the deeper needs of the people working inside them.

According to architect Fancy George, Founder of Unalome by Fancy George and Co-Founder of WiRENet World, that traditional model is rapidly evolving. After more than three decades of experience across architecture, corporate real estate and workplace strategy, George believes modern offices must now prioritise human experience, wellbeing and collaboration.