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    • Explained: How an oil shock from the Iran-Israel-US war could affect Indian housing

      On real estate front, experts said that while higher petrol and diesel prices do not directly alter home prices, they influence the cost of living, inflation and interest rates, which may delay home buying decisions. They said that rising fuel prices could also affect construction costs.

    • Luxury homes in India may feel the heat of Iran war, as Gulf NRIs turn cautious

      The near-term impact of the Israel-Iran war is likely to affect large-ticket purchases of luxury properties as NRI buyers hold off on spending or wait for further clarity on the situation, experts say.

    • Caught in crossfire: How will US-Iran conflict shape Dubai’s property market

      Analysts and brokers says sustained uncertainty could moderate demand particularly among foreign buyers and investors who have been major drivers of Dubai’s residential marke.

    • AI drives faster sales closures, cuts response time and helps wins over young homebuyers

      AI adoption is delivering improvements in sales and customer engagement, say industry experts. It is proving particularly effective in engaging with young, first-time buyers

    • Gurugram overtakes Mumbai to become India’s biggest Rs 10-crore-plus housing market

      After Gurugram and Mumbai, Noida and Greater Noida were the favorites as the twin cities together sold Rs 9,358 crore worth homes in the ultra-luxury segment in CY 2025.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • DLF Q3FY26 Results: Net profit rises 13.6% YoY to Rs 1,203 crore

      DLF's EBITDA stood at Rs 848 crore. Cumulative net collections for the nine- month period stood at Rs 10,216 crore, reflecting 21 percent YoY growth. In Q2 FY26, DLF had reported a net profit of Rs 1180.09 crore.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Bengaluru’s Sarjapur Road emerges as premium housing hotspot as NBR Group posts Rs 175 crore sales

      The project, spread across about 9.17 acres, offers 3BHK residences. Ticket prices start from Rs 1.64 crore onwards to Rs 2.20 crore depending on size, floor and location. The apartment sizes range between 1,446 sqft and 1,826 sqft.

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