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 real estate market's rental listing sparks debate on social media
Bengaluru known for high rental deposits, driven by rising property values and constant inflow of professionals, with landlords citing security as main reason
Published on May 06, 2025 02:27 PM IST
Credai Bengaluru president backs Mumbai-style redevelopment to ease land woes
Credai Bengaluru president Zayd Noaman said that, like Mumbai, Bengaluru has numerous 30–50-year-old buildings that can be redeveloped to unlock valuable land
Published on May 06, 2025 08:05 AM IST
In Bengaluru, drones now deliver groceries to residents in under 10 minutes
Drone delivery takes off in Bengaluru, bringing essentials to housing societies in minutes, reducing carbon emissions and wait time
Published on May 02, 2025 05:27 PM IST
Will the Greater Bengaluru Bill drive the real estate sector in the IT city?
The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill seeks to restructure the city's administration, potentially increasing property values in newly incorporated areas
Published on May 02, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Bengaluru real estate: Studio apartments under ₹30,000 you should check out
Bengaluru real estate: Popular among techies and students, studio apartments rentals range from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000, depending on the location and amenities
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:13 AM IST
TGRERA fines developer for promoting real estate project without registration
Telangana RERA Authority has imposed a penalty of ₹4.2 lakh on a developer for promoting a real estate project in Hyderabad without the mandatory registration
Published on Apr 28, 2025 11:22 AM IST
If your apartment’s value has doubled, is it time to cash out now?
Bengaluru real estate: Experts say it may be a good time to sell as new supply is set to enter the market and price growth may soon level off
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:34 AM IST
Zee Entertainment sells property in Hyderabad for ₹99 crore
Zee Entertainment has sold the property in Hyderabad's posh Jubilee Hills area for ₹99 crore, as per property registration documents
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:43 PM IST
One month’s rent for a fresh coat of paint now norm in Bengaluru's rental market
Bengaluru real estate: Landlords are increasingly deducting one month’s rent from security deposits as painting charges, say tenants
Published on Apr 25, 2025 10:01 AM IST
Karnataka RERA orders real estate developer to pay ₹2.5 crore in refund
Bengaluru real estate: KRERA directs developer to pay ₹2.5 crore to buyer for five-year delay in apartment handover, close home loan
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Looking for an apartment under ₹50 lakh in Bengaluru? Check out these options
Bengaluru real estate: While affordable apartments are scarce, a few peripheral pockets still offer options
Published on Apr 23, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Where can you buy plots for less than ₹1 crore in north Bengaluru?
Real estate experts highlight Devanahalli, Hennur, Bagalur, and the outskirts of Yelahanka as emerging affordable hotspots for plot buyers in North Bengaluru
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:13 AM IST
Brigade Group to add 8 million sq ft of office space, plans to double flex space
Brigade Group plans to expand its office portfolio by 8 msf, adding to its existing 10 msf of space. Half of upcoming developments will be located in Bengaluru
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Real estate advisory firm Grahm to invest around ₹100 crore in FY26
Grahm, a real estate advisory firm based in Bengaluru, said it plans to expand operations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, among others
Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:13 AM IST
Bengaluru Metro expansion: How will it impact property prices and rental values?
Bengaluru real estate: Namma Metro expansion is expected to influence property prices and rental rates, creating new investment opportunities in the outskirts
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:49 AM IST
BBMP to cut parking tax for residential properties, bringing relief to buyers
Bengaluru real estate: BBMP said as per citizen feedback, the parking tax for residential properties will be examined for further reduction by the government
Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:10 AM IST
TG RERA bars realtor from selling units in delayed Hyderabad project
Delayed real estate project: The TGRERA has kept in abeyance Jayathri Infrastructures’ Jaya Diamond project in Hyderabad and ordered halt to sales activities
Published on Apr 11, 2025 01:05 PM IST
Bengaluru real estate: Is the North or East a better investment option?
In Bengaluru's real estate market, the eastern region offers strong rental returns, while the northern part has better prospects for long-term appreciation.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Will Bengaluru BBMP's garbage tax add to homeowners’ financial burden?
Bengaluru real estate: BBMP's garbage tax, combined with the recent parking tax, may raise the overall financial burden on homeowners by 30–40%, say experts
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:47 AM IST
KRERA: No registration required for projects that applied for OC before RERA
The Karnataka RERA has ruled that projects with Occupancy Certificate applications filed before the RERA Act's implementation are exempt from registration
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:53 AM IST
Bengaluru's proposed parking tax changes may burden homeowners: Experts
Bengaluru's new parking tax system, based on a uniform rate per sq ft, replaces zonal classification method. Experts say it may increase homeowners' tax burden
Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Bengaluru court orders water cut for defaulters over unpaid maintenance dues
A Bengaluru court orders allows an apartment owners' association to disconnect water supply for homeowners who fail to pay maintenance dues
Published on Apr 04, 2025 03:52 PM IST
Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR housing sales dip amid price hikes and job worries
Housing sales in Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR have dipped due to rising prices and job worries, with the IT capital experiencing a 5% drop
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:24 PM IST
Bengaluru traffic woes anyone? Ferrari opens massive pre-owned car centre
Ferrari opens a 10,000 sq ft service centre and showroom for pre-owned cars in Bengaluru at ₹8 lakh rent per month
Published on Apr 02, 2025 12:39 PM IST
Karnataka has over 2630 delayed real estate projects: KRERA
Karnataka real estate: Over 2630 real estate projects miss completion deadlines. Legal experts advise buyers to confirm if a project has a valid RERA extension
Published on Apr 01, 2025 04:56 PM IST
Bengaluru real estate: Is Devanahalli the IT capital’s Gurugram in the making?
Devanahalli is transforming into a real estate hub, driven by infrastructure development and tech investments. Experts say it could become Bengaluru's Gurugram
Published on Mar 28, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Bengaluru homebuyers urge Karnataka RERA to adopt project closure policy
Bengaluru homebuyers are pressing for a project closure policy, arguing that a occupancy certificate is insufficient for confirming project completion
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:13 PM IST
Bengaluru’s Ozone Urbana homebuyers on why they withdrew Rera cases
Bengaluru Real Estate: Ozone Urbana homebuyers, including senior citizens, have withdrawn cases from KRERA after a prolonged legal battle
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:55 PM IST
Bengaluru property owners owe civic body BBMP ₹390 crore in unpaid taxes
Bengaluru real estate: 3.49 lakh property owners have not paid taxes to civic body BBMP, totalling ₹390 crore
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:54 PM IST
Bengaluru real estate: Ozone Urbana homebuyers withdraw cases from KRERA
Ozone Urbana homebuyers have charged KRERA with being ‘ineffective in delivering justice. ' They now plan to move the High Court for resolution.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:36 PM IST