Urban Affairs

HUDCO also reported its highest-ever H1 loan disbursements, reaching Rs 25,838 crore, up from Rs 21,699 crore in H1FY25.

How two upcoming airports—Navi Mumbai and Jewar in Noida—are sparking a gold rush for land speculators

According to data from real estate consultant InvestoXpert, in the Yamuna Expressway region, plot values skyrocketed 536%, from Rs 1,650 to Rs 10,500 per sq ft, between 2020 and 2025. Similarly, developers and brokers report 200–300% appreciation in select pockets near the Navi Mumbai airport over the past five years.

Urban Infra can attract Rs 10 lakh crore investment in coming years: Housing Secretary

Secretary also indicated that necessary reforms will be introduced to further strengthen RERA in multiple states so that housing projects, particularly in the affordable housing segment, do not suffer delays due to registration issues.

Clear titles, clear investments: Realty sector eyes big FDI inflows as India nears 100% digitization of land records

Real Estate experts said that digitization of land records is among the most critical factors for unlocking large-scale foreign investment and ensuring sustainable growth in Indian real estate.

UER-2 brings Outer Delhi, Sonipat, Kundli into NCR’s prime realty orbit, property prices may rise

Market watchers say the connectivity upgrade will open fresh residential and commercial catchments, pushing up property demand in both primary and secondary markets. They project that property and land prices could rise 15–20 percent over the next two years along UER-2 and the Dwarka Expressway corridor.

Delhi’s real estate reforms may trigger major redevelopment, push up property prices

Reforms like the automatic redevelopment of group housing buildings over 50 years old will make luxury upgrades possible, and eligible properties in the Lutyens Zone — such as Prithviraj Road, Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Road, and similar areas — may see massive upgrades.

Real estate sector backs Draft Registration Bill 2025 as path to transparent property market

Real estate stakeholders said that the move reflects a serious intent to simplify procedures, bring in transparency, and reduce the administrative burden on homebuyers, investors, and developers alike.

Explainer: What New Noida holds for the region's growth

According to Noida and Greater Noida authority officials, demand for land from industrial, commercial, residential and other investment projects has far outstripped supply, and hence expansion is needed. Around 21,000 hectares of land will be required forNew Noida.

Explainer: Noida circle rate hike: How will your home buying budget be affected?

The proposed hike in circle rates will also have some impact on the sales in the near future because besides increased property rates home buyers will have to pay more stamp duty charges as well, and therefore, increased registration fees.

Union Budget's measures may spark real estate boom in top tourist destinations

Market data suggests a significant rise in residential demand across markets in key tourism and pilgrimage hubs such as Goa, Nainital, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Rishikesh and Varanasi, among others.

Union government announces Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore in budget 2025 for redevelopment of cities

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this fund would finance up to 25 percent of the cost of bankable projects with a stipulation that at least 50 percent of the cost is funded from bonds, bank loans, and PPPs.

Ghaziabad’s Harnandipuram township gains momentum as GDA invites objections to land acquisition

About 521 hectares of land is required for the new housing project, which will be developed on the lines of the existing Indirapuram township.

Land Ahoy: UP govt will map vacant industrial plots to unlock growth

There are over 42,000 industrial units in the areas developed by nine industrial bodies across the state, over 15,000 of which are in Gautam Budh Nagar alone.

Upcoming Film City near Noida Airport to feature luxury villas for actors, outdoor sets and a university

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor has recently submitted a master plan consisting of the layout for the Film City project’s first phase spread across 230 acres, to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority for approval. The construction work is likely to begin at the site from January end after the approval of the master plan.

Imposing GST on FSI charges could increase housing prices by 10%, adversely impact demand: Developers

Developers said that such additional charges will make affordable housing projects economically unviable, potentially pushing the prices upwards by 7-10 percent and directly impacting the purchasing power of the middle-class segment

All you need to know about 'New Agra' along Yamuna Expressway

'New Agra' will come up along Yamuna Expressway and will roughly be located around 190 km from Noida and around 140 km from the upcoming Noida Airport in Jewar. The land for New Agra will be procured from 60 villages in Etmadpur tehsil of the city of Agra.

Breathe Today, Build Tomorrow: Developers fume, say Delhi construction ban will delay projects

Developers and experts said the ban will also impact builders and homebuyers, as a one-month ban delays a project by at least two to three months.

All you need to know about proposed American style city near Noida Airport

The “American City” project will consist of a school, college and an international institute that will have facilities for performing arts. The proposed city will also have commercial complexes, American styled luxury residences and entertainment hubs.

Will proposed industrial smart cities drive real estate boom?

The real estate experts foresee an uptick of about 15-20 percent in these towns in next couple of years and anticipate a growth in the housing and commercial space demand, provided the projects are executed on time.

Yamuna Expressway Authority to spend Rs 14,000 crore for acquiring 6,000-hectare land in next 5 years

According to the officials, of the total 6,065 hectares, 4,076 hectares will be acquired through land acquisition process and 1,609 hectares will be purchased directly from farmers through mutual agreement while 380 hectares will be reclaimed as it is the government land.

Noida Authority to raise Rs 3,700 crore by selling 5.5 lakh sqm of land in FY25

Officials said that the Noida Authority expects to generate maximum Rs 1,080 crore from the sale of group housing plots and Rs 1,010 crore from commercial land parcels in the financial year 2024-25.

Land becomes costlier in Noida as the Authority hikes land allotment rates by 6%

The Noida Authority has decided to increase the land allotment rates in view of rising inflation. Currently, the Authority has around 50 land parcels measuring approximately 17,500 square metres, across categories A, B, and C for residential use.

Yamuna Expressway Authority to acquire 1,900 hectares in Tappal near Noida airport project

Yamuna Expressway Authority will develop a multimodal logistics park near Noida airport in Tappal region. A total of 950 hectares has been earmarked for the logistics park but the first phase of the project will be developed in 200-hectares of land.

Boney Kapoor’s firm to soon start work on International Film City near Noida Airport, signs agreement with YEIDA

Officials said that with the signing of the concession agreement, the Bayview Projects LLP has also been handed over the allotted land parcel to start construction work for the first phase of the project. The first phase of the project will be built on 230 acres of land while the total area earmarked for the project is 1000 acre. Estimated investment is above Rs 1500 crore.

Greater Noida Authority approves construction of new exhibition centre, cargo terminal

The exhibition and convention centre will be built on 25 acres in Sector Chi while the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal will come up at a 260-acre pa in Dadri.