BUSINESS
Rental demand rises in Gurugram, but affordability curbs rent growth
Around 44 percent of rental demand was concentrated in the Rs 10,000–Rs 20,000 per month range, while supply was disproportionately weighted toward higher rent segments, with 36 percent of listings priced between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh per month, data showed.
BUSINESS
Affordable housing demand weakens sharply in 2025; sales down by 17 percent
Supply in affordable housing segment dipped as new launches of homes priced under Rs 50 lakh fell 28 percent YoY, while launches in the Rs 50 lakh–Rs 1 crore category declined 9 percent.
BUSINESS
Redevelopment fuels up to 34% surge in South Delhi luxury floor prices
For a 2,500 sq ft floor in Category-A colonies, prices increased from Rs 10–19 crore in 2024 to Rs 14–25 crore in 2025. Redevelopment potential across South Delhi colonies exceeds Rs 6 lakh crore
BUSINESS
Tech layoffs, market volatility slow housing momentum in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram
Market observers said layoffs in the IT sector and prolonged stock market volatility have prompted buyers to delay big-ticket purchases.
BUSINESS
Govt may relax height restrictions to boost vertical real estate growth: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu
While the minister did not specify the nature of regulatory changes under consideration, he said a comprehensive study is underway.
BUSINESS
Housing sales in top 15 Tier-2 cities dipped 10% in 2025
Homes priced under Rs 1 crore saw a 15% YoY decline in volumes, with their share dipping to 72 percent from 77 percent in 2024
BUSINESS
Experience-led formats drive next phase of organised retail real estate growth
Industry experts said that the demand surge is opening up opportunities for developers to create well-curated, professionally managed retail assets with stable occupancies and long-term revenue visibility.
BUSINESS
Exclusive: Embassy REIT bullish on India-US deal, lines up Rs 4,000-cr capex plan
Shetty said that Embassy REIT plans to acquire Embassy Zenith, a prime central business district office asset leased to Apple.
BUSINESS
Higher education a $100-billion real estate opportunity as universities may adopt asset-light strategy, says report
India will need 2.7 billion square feet of infrastructure across approximately 30,000 acre, with an estimated $100 billion investment to meet the target of creating around 25 million additional seats by 2035, Anarock Capital has said
BUSINESS
Steady repo rate to aid housing demand, affordable segment awaits boost
The policy pause will support consumer sentiment, give predictability to developers and ensure housing demand sustains momentum into 2026, experts say
BUSINESS
Housing price rise growth slowed to 6% in top 8 cities in 2025, sales at 3-year low
All India residential sales declined 12% to 3,86,365 units in 2025 from 4,36,992 units in 2024, the lowest since 2022, a PropTiger.com report has said
BUSINESS
Union Budget’s Rs 5,000 crore City Economic Regions plan to boost real estate beyond metros
Each City Economic Region will receive Rs 5,000 crore over five years, with funds released through a challenge mode and a reform-cum-results based financing mechanism, encouraging states and urban local bodies to accelerate infrastructure creation, connectivity and civic upgrades.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 cuts PMAY Urban 2.0 allocation by 5.9%, affordable housing may take a hit
The scheme offers essential credit-linked subsidies, helping eligible families to achieve homeownership and access basic amenities significantly improving their living conditions.
BUSINESS
Budget a disappointment for affordable housing segment despite infra push, says industry
The sales share of affordable housing has fallen from over 38% in 2019 to 18% in 2025. The absence of direct policy support can worsen the fall, say insiders
BUSINESS
Union Budget proposes Infra Risk Guarantee Fund to de-risk real estate, construction projects
Experts say that the proposed fund aims to reduce risk perception among lenders and private developers, a key hurdle that has constrained funding for large real estate, urban infrastructure and construction projects.
BUSINESS
Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 10,000-crore SME growth fund, TREDS reforms in Budget 2026
The proposed Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund will offer equity support to high-potential enterprises, incentivising MSMEs based on select performance criteria to help them scale up and expand
BUSINESS
Ahead of Budget 2026, real estate sector pushes for industry status, faster approvals, land digitisation
Developers have called for single-window clearances, consolidating approvals from multiple authorities on a unified digital platform
BUSINESS
NAREDCO seeks higher home loan interest deduction, Settlement Commission revival in budget
The developers’ body also recommended that entities engaged in real estate business should be exempted from the burden of tax on notional rental income.
BUSINESS
Lifestyle, sustainability set to redefine housing market this year, says experts
Sustainability is becoming a core driver of residential demand. According to a report by Carbon Guardians, India’s green building market is projected to grow to nearly $85 billion by 203.
BUSINESS
Home price growth to moderate in 2026 after sharp gains across major cities
Market observers said property price growth is expected to moderate in 2026 after sharp gains across major cities such as Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune in previous years.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Realty sector seeks SWAMIH Fund expansion, tax relief to revive housing momentum
Launched in 2019 with an initial corpus of Rs 25,000 crore, the SWAMIH Fund was created to provide last-mile financing to stalled residential projects and protect homebuyers stuck in delayed developments
BUSINESS
Gurugram draws Rs 86,588 crore in real estate investments in 2025 as RERA clears 131 projects
Data released by the Gurugram RERA shows that 131 projects were registered in calendar year 2025, translating into development potential of 35,455 units across housing and commercial segments. Out of total Rs 86,588 crore, investment of Rs 59,360 crore came from just 28 large-scale projects.
BUSINESS
Once a budget market, Noida now draws HNIs with branded homes
Developers and market analysts said that the primary buyers of Noida’s luxury and branded residences include HNIs, NRIs, corporates, entrepreneurs from tier-1 and 2 cities, and some celebrities.
BUSINESS
Ahead of Budget 2026, real estate sector pushes for industry status, faster approvals, land digitisation
Developers have called for single-window clearances, consolidating approvals from multiple authorities on a unified digital platform
