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
Housing sales across top eight cities touch 3.5 lakh-mark in 2024: Knight Frank
Mumbai recorded sales of 96,470 units, up by 4% in 2024, and Bengaluru saw a growth of 2% YoY with 55,362 units sold, as per the Knight Frank report
Published on Jan 07, 2025 02:37 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Here's why Kanakapura Road is likely to see real estate appreciation in 2025
Bengaluru Real Estate: Located close to south Bengaluru's IT corridor, Kanakapura Road is a prominent arterial route extending towards the outskirts of the city
Published on Jan 06, 2025 04:38 PM IST
Souptik Datta
North Bengaluru, outskirts of Whitefield likely to see rental growth in 2025
Experts say several outskirts of the eastern IT corridor of Whitefield and north Bengaluru are among the top places that may see major rental growth in 2025
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 05:10 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Smartworks leases 4.7 lakh sq ft office space in Gurugram for ₹94 crore rent
Smartworks' office space in Gururgram's DLF City's Phase-5 that is leased for six years
Published on Jan 02, 2025 04:58 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Why HSR Layout has seen property prices surge by 30%?
Bengaluru's HSR Layout has evolved as the startup hub of thecity from a sleepy residential layout to a bustling IT corridor
Published on Dec 30, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Facebook renews office lease for ₹2.8 crore per month in Hyderabad
The Facebook office is located in Hyderabad's Hitech City, one of the prime IT corridors in the city
Published on Dec 26, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Landlords start compromising on rents as Bengaluru sees new supply
Real estate brokers anticipate a major rental correction in 2025—close to about 5%- 10% across prime areas in the city.
Published on Dec 23, 2024 05:44 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Bengaluru's property registrations dip 21% amid E-khata implementation woes
Bengaluru real estate: Compared to October 2023, the number of properties registered in the city dropped by almost 12% in the same period this year.
Published on Dec 20, 2024 02:43 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Can buyers approach Human Rights Commission for property possession delay?
A Bengaluru buyer has approached the Human Rights Commission for relief after the builder delayed in handing over the flat despite several KRERA orders
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 09:37 AM IST
Souptik Datta
Here's why several high-rise apartments in North Bengaluru are getting delayed
The handover of flats in high-rise projects in Bengaluru's Jakkur has been delayed as an OC from the flying school located nearby has not been received.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 10:30 AM IST
Souptik Datta
Will Bengaluru's metro line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal impact property rentals?
With Bengaluru’s metro red line getting approval, will rentals in areas in and around southeastern and northern parts of the country's IT capital increase?
Published on Dec 17, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Souptik Datta
BBMP's rush to action e-khata has caused ‘distress’ to buyers: Credai Bengaluru
Credai Bengaluru has said that BBMP's rush to implement the e-khata service has impacted buyers who are in the process of getting their documents registered
Published on Dec 13, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Souptik Datta
Bengaluru buyers association files FIR against real estate developer for fraud
The FIR mentions that the Ozone Group promoters had promised to finish the project over the last 12 years, but only 49% has been completed
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:09 PM IST
Bengaluru: Areas where you can rent an apartment for less than ₹30,000 a month
Bengaluru's rental market may be soaring, but affordable options still exist. Explore areas where you can find apartments for less than ₹30,000 a month
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 01:48 PM IST