Interest rate cuts lift housing affordability in Mumbai, Delhi NCR sees a marginal dip: Report

The affordability of home purchases for homebuyers has improved in 2025, as interest rates have dropped significantly since the end of 2024, according to Knight Frank India’s Affordability Index report. Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities, with a ratio of 18%, followed by Pune and Kolkata at 22%, according […]

RERA has helped streamline the real estate sector and protect homebuyers’ interests, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on December 19, said that the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) has helped streamline the real estate sector, while also safeguarding the interests of homebuyers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on December 19 that RERA has helped streamline the real estate sector while safeguarding the interests of […]

Budget 2026: CREDAI calls for higher affordable housing cap, tax relief for real estate developers

Real estate industry body, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India, has urged the government to revisit the definition of affordable housing and extend tax incentives to developers in the Union Budget 2026. It said the existing price cap of ₹45 lakh is no longer realistic and should either be scrapped or raised […]

Luxury home prices up 40% since 2022 in top cities, Delhi NCR and MMR lead, affordable homes rise only 26%: report

Luxury homes appreciated 40% across the top seven cities since 2022, and affordable housing appreciated by just 26% during the same period, ANAROCK India, a real estate consultancy firm, said in a report released on November 26. The highest appreciation in the luxury housing segment was reported in the Delhi NCR region, followed by the […]

MHADA to generate 7L homes in MMR in 5 years

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will generate more than 700,000 homes in the the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next five years, including nearly 550,000 homes in the city, said Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Mhada. Image for representation (Hindustan Times) These homes will include affordable housing […]