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Macrotech Developers Ltd, one of India’s largest real estate companies, has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan, committing over Rs 8,000 crore this fiscal year to acquire land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, and Bengaluru. The company, known for its 'Lodha' brand, plans to develop large-scale residential projects that could generate Rs 25,000 crore in revenue. As housing demand remains strong, especially for brands with a solid track record, Macrotech continues to make strategic investments to increase its market share and further expand its portfolio.

In a landmark move that signals a strategic pivot towards sustainability and technological advancement, Hindalco Industries has inaugurated a Rs. 500-crore manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, aimed at serving India's fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) sector. The state-of-the-art plant will produce advanced aluminium battery enclosures—lightweight, crash-resistant components critical to EV performance and safety.

Birla Estates Pvt. Ltd., the real estate arm of the Aditya Birla Group, has recorded an exceptional performance in FY25, achieving property bookings worth Rs. 8,000 crore, more than doubling its previous year’s tally. This landmark achievement, led by the phenomenal success of its Birla Arnaa project in Gurugram and multiple high-impact launches in Bengaluru, marks the company's most successful year to date.

In a surprising turn of events, foreign investors have pulled out Rs 10,355 crore from Indian equities over the last four trading sessions in April, marking a sharp shift in sentiment. This withdrawal follows significant tariffs imposed by the US on several countries, including India. Despite this outflow, India experienced a net inflow of Rs 30,927 crore between March 21 and March 28, reducing the overall outflow for March to Rs 3,973 crore.