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Souptik Datta

Souptik Datta

Souptik Datta, from Kolkata, is a part of the HT Digital real estate team. He reports on real estate, infrastructure and environmental issues in southern India. While not reporting, he loves to solo travel and shoot documentaries.

Articles by Souptik Datta

‘Bengaluru top floors offer great views, but heat remains a concern’

Bengaluru real estate: A Reddit post has sparked a debate on whether top-floor living is a dream or a daily hassle for homebuyers. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Pexels)

Published on Nov 04, 2025 09:52 AM IST

Bengaluru: Marriott, Aratt to launch luxury hotel in ₹3,500 cr township project

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Aratt One World, the real estate arm of Aratt Developers, to launch a 370-key JW Marriott Hotel in Bengaluru’s Electronic City. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Pexels Photo)

Published on Nov 02, 2025 07:11 PM IST

Are Bengaluru lake-facing homes worth the premium? Key points for homebuyers

Bengaluru homebuyers are increasingly trading skyline views for waterfront serenity. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Pexels Photo)

Updated on Nov 02, 2025 10:41 AM IST

Bengaluru’s steep office deposits make renting as costly as an MBA

For many Bengaluru entrepreneurs, renting office space feels like an expensive MBA in survival — with landlords demanding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10–15 lakh deposits, rivalling MBA school fees. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Updated on Oct 31, 2025 11:04 AM IST

KRERA restrains lender from seizing Bengaluru homebuyer’s mortgaged flats

KRERA has barred a lender from seizing flats bought by homebuyers in a mortgaged Bengaluru project, safeguarding their ownership rights. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Published on Oct 31, 2025 07:34 AM IST

How farmlands turned into a real estate jackpot, no flipping, just patience

Two decades ago, a Delhi-NCR family bought three bighas of Noida farmland for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6 lakh; today, its value has soared to over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore. (Representational Image)(Pexels Photo)

Updated on Nov 02, 2025 10:43 AM IST

₹2–3 crore emerging as Bengaluru housing market’s new sweet spot: Sobha MD

Bengaluru’s housing demand is consolidating around the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2–3 crore band, driven by end-users as affordability pressures reshape buying patterns, says Sobha Ltd's Managing Director Jagadish Nangineni.(File Photo )

Published on Oct 29, 2025 11:50 AM IST

Bengaluru real estate sees 37% surge in villament demand in 2025

Driven by the need for more space and privacy, Bengaluru buyers are shifting from high-rises to villaments, hybrid homes offering villa comfort with apartment convenience. NoBroker data shows demand surged 37% in Q3 2025, outpacing the 13% rise for regular apartments. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Updated on Oct 28, 2025 03:01 PM IST

Bengaluru family’s eviction crisis: The risk of no formal rent agreement

Many landlords rely on verbal agreements, but when tenants delay rent or refuse to vacate, the lack of a written contract can quickly become a nightmare. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pexels)

Updated on Oct 28, 2025 10:41 AM IST

Rising prices in Bengaluru’s tech hubs push buyers towards affordable outskirts

As prices surge in Bengaluru’s tech hubs, homebuyers are gravitating toward outskirts such as North Bengaluru, Devanahalli, drawn by greater affordability and growth potential. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Published on Oct 24, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Bengaluru’s ₹1 crore homes: Easy for dual incomes, tough for solo homebuyers

In Bengaluru real estate market, even a modest 2BHK apartment costs upwards of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore, while larger 3BHKs easily cross <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5–2 crore. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pexels)

Updated on Oct 22, 2025 02:19 PM IST

Diwali 2025: Homebuyers turn cautious this festive season in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s real estate market this festive season, including Diwali 2025, shows steady activity but more cautious buyers, unlike the rush seen last year, experts say. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Updated on Oct 19, 2025 04:38 PM IST

Bengaluru’s rental squeeze: Where can you find apartment rentals under ₹20000

Bengaluru real estate: Skyrocketing 2BHK and 3BHK prices push buyers toward renting, while long-term demand remains driven by tech jobs and infrastructure growth (Representational Photo)(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 18, 2025 10:58 AM IST

Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road traffic jam offers lessons for future city corridors

Once meant to ease traffic between IT hubs, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road has become one of the city’s most gridlocked stretches, highlighting the need for urban planning, experts said. (Representational Image) (Photo by Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP)(Photo by Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP)

Updated on Oct 17, 2025 08:31 AM IST

NCDRC rules possession without OC is not legal offer, orders developer to refund

The NCDRC has ruled that offering possession without an occupancy certificate is invalid, reaffirming homebuyers’ right to claim refunds in delayed projects. (Representational Image) (Representational photo)(HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 16, 2025 08:35 AM IST

Hyderabad’s luxury housing boom sparks online debate over sustainability, demand

A Reddit post has ignited discussion about Hyderabad’s luxury housing boom, with one user warning that the city’s property market could be “headed for trouble.” (Representational Image)(Pixabay)

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Bengaluru’s real estate hotspots lose steam as buyer sentiment wanes

Bengaluru real estate update: Experts say buzz in the market may be softening, especially in the vicinity of the city's IT corridors. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Unsplash)

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 12:31 PM IST

Explained: ED attaches ₹423 crore in assets of Bengaluru-based Ozone Group

The Enforcement Directorate has attached <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>423.38 crore in properties of Bengaluru-based Ozone Urbana Infra Developers Pvt Ltd and its promoter S Vasudevan over alleged financial irregularities under the PMLA. (Representational Photo)(AI-generated image created using Chat GPT)

Updated on Oct 12, 2025 11:46 AM IST

Should a couple earning ₹4 lakh a month buy a ₹3 crore flat? Netizens weigh in

Bengaluru and Hyderabad have established themselves as India’s leading GCC hubs, according to the Colliers India report. Since 2021, more than 60 million square feet of GCC leasing has been conducted in these Hubs. (Picture for representational purposes only)(Pixabay)

Updated on Oct 12, 2025 11:48 AM IST

H-1B visa new fee: Will it drive NRIs to invest in Bengaluru real estate?

The $100,000 H-1B fee is sparking conversations in Bengaluru’s real estate market. Experts say many techies are considering returning to India and may invest in property if they don’t already own one (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pixabay)

Updated on Sep 24, 2025 08:45 AM IST

Are top floor flats worth the investment? Here's what homebuyers should know

Should you invest in a top floor apartment? Here's what homebuyers should know (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pexels)

Updated on Sep 25, 2025 08:20 PM IST

Credai pushes for land reforms, digital registry, and land banks

NATCON 2025: The CREDAI has called for comprehensive land reforms, including conclusive land titling through a Land Titling Act and the creation of a unified national digital land register.(Souptik Datta/HT)

Published on Sep 14, 2025 08:44 PM IST

AI can cut real estate construction costs, halve timelines, and reduce delays

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer for real estate projects, and it can cut real estate construction costs, halve project timelines, and reduce delays, benefiting homebuyers.(Souptik Datta/HT Photo)

Published on Sep 13, 2025 08:31 AM IST

CREDAI vows to pass on GST rate cut benefits on construction materials to buyers

CREDAI, a real estate developers’ body, has assured at the ongoing 23rd edition of NATCON in Singapore that it will pass on savings from recent GST rate cuts on construction materials to homebuyers.(Souptik Datta/HT Photo )

Updated on Sep 13, 2025 12:34 PM IST

India's real estate sector to hit $5–10 trn by 2047; Housing sales may double

India’s real estate sector is projected to grow into a $5–10 trillion market by 2047, contributing nearly one-fifth of the country’s GDP, according to a report by CREDAI and Colliers released at the 23rd edition of CREDAI NATCON in Singapore.

Published on Sep 11, 2025 03:43 PM IST

Bengaluru buyers oppose development authority's plea for RERA exemption

Bengaluru homebuyer forums have filed written objections before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA) opposing the Bengaluru Development Authority’s (BDA) claim that it should be exempt from RERA’s ambit. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pixabay)

Published on Sep 11, 2025 10:34 AM IST

Sumadhura Group to invest ₹2,000 crore in FY26, launch projects in Bengaluru

Sumadhura Group will invest <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 crore in FY26 for new launches, including plots in Devanahalli ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75lakh– <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2crore) and mid-market projects in Bengaluru hubs. (Representational Image) (Unsplash )

Updated on Sep 10, 2025 09:47 AM IST

From starter homes to luxury rentals: Bengaluru’s 1BHKs fetch over ₹1L a month

Once a starter home, the 1BHK is now a luxury in Bengaluru, fetching rents above <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh from expats, CXOs, and travellers near tech hubs and the airport. (Representational Image)(Unsplash )

Published on Sep 07, 2025 07:51 AM IST

Kab tak rent? Netizens weigh in on buying vs renting a home in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s soaring housing costs leave even high earners torn between renting and buying, as young couples weigh job risks against rising prices. (Representational Photo)(Pixabay)

Updated on Sep 07, 2025 07:55 AM IST

Karnataka's property registration fee hike: What it means for Bengaluru buyers

Bengaluru property buyers face higher costs as Karnataka doubles registration fees to 2%, a move experts say may boost state revenue but hurt sales in the affordable and mid segments. (Representational Photo)(Pixabay)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 01:02 PM IST

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