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.
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
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.
Signature Global–RMZ JV to build offices, hotel and retail on Gurugram’s SPR
The proposed mixed-use development marks Signature Global's first major foray into large-scale commercial real estate development within its existing land portfolio.
RBI plans to allow bank loans to REITs by July 1
At present, there are five listed REITs in India - Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.
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.
Experion Developers to invest Rs 1,500 crore to build ultra-luxury residential project in Noida
The project named as “SAATORI” will comprise three towers rising up to 38 floors (G+38 configuration), with four apartments per floor.
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
Rs 1,000-crore deal brewing in Lutyens’ Delhi as Tehri Maharaja plans bungalow sale
As part of the transaction process, a leading law firm representing the prospective buyer has issued a public notice, a customary final stage in property due diligence. The notice invites any individual or entity with a claim over the Bhagwan Das Road property to submit supporting documents.
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.
Urban migration in India sets stage for record property IPO year
More than half a dozen companies are lining up for initial public offerings this year that may raise nearly $3.3 billion
Ashiana Housing buys 8.83 acres for senior living project in Maharashtra
The company plans to develop a senior living project with a saleable area of around 4.50 lakh square feet on the acquired parcel. It has also partnered with Epoch Elder Care for its Bhiwadi senior living project.
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.
Reliance MET City launches 100-acre mixed-use project ‘Metropolis’ in Haryana
Metropolis will offer residential plots ranging from 112 square yards to 179 square yards, along with dedicated industrial plots. Residential plots at Metropolis are priced in the range of Rs 99,000 per square yard to Rs 1.10 lakh per square yard
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
Hero Realty collaborates with Panasonic Electric Works India for co-branded luxury homes in Gurugram
Under the partnership, Panasonic Electric Works India will deploy a comprehensive suite of electrical, power and smart solutions across 150 residences at The Palatial. These residences will be offered in 3.5 BHK and 4.5 BHK configurations, with prices starting at Rs 5.25 crore onwards, the company said.
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
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
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.
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.
Will data centres become the new infrastructure hotspot, post Budget?
The tax holiday for data centres will enhance India’s competitiveness in the global landscape and spur capex in related sectors too
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
Budget 2026 doubles down on public capex, widens infra pipeline
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY27, up from Rs 11.2 lakh crore in the previous year
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.
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
