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DataforIndia Co-Founder Buys Rs 1.13 Billion Delhi Plot
Akhil Wable, co-founder of DataforIndia, has purchased a property in Delhi’s upscale Vasant Vihar for Rs 1.13 billion. The 1,280-square yard plot was acquired from Eleannt Enterprises, with the deal registered on 25 June 2025, according to official sale deed records.DataforIndia is a public platform that aims to expand understanding of India through accessible, research-backed data and visual insights on socio-economic issues.Eleannt Enterprises had itself bought the same Vasant Vihar plot earlier this year for Rs 950 million, highlighting the locality’s robust demand and limited land avai..

Lodha To Invest Rs 19 Billion in NCR Housing Project
Lodha Developers, India’s second-largest listed real estate company by market capitalisation, is set to invest Rs 19 billion (approximately USD 220 million) in a premium residential project in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). This marks the Mumbai-based firm’s strategic entry into North India’s high-end housing segment, according to a Bloomberg report.The project is expected to launch by April 2026, positioning Lodha in direct competition with regional market leaders such as DLF. Known for its upscale developments in Western India, Lodha aims to become one of the top three develo..

Dharavi Survey Sees Surge as Deadline Nears
As the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) enters the final leg of its eligibility survey, there has been a sharp rise in resident participation. In the past 30 days alone, over 700 calls were received on the project’s toll-free helpline, with nearly 41 per cent of the queries related to the door-to-door survey process—an essential step in identifying those eligible for new housing.DRP officials said this increased engagement reflects growing awareness and a strong desire among residents not to miss out on one of the world's most ambitious urban renewal programmes.Resistant Pockets Begin t..