A Reddit post by a 35-year-old homebuyer in Gurugram, claiming strong gains from a flat purchase, has triggered a broader debate on whether apartments truly create wealth or merely offer lifestyle security. A Reddit post by a 35-year-old Gurugram homebuyer claiming gains from a flat purchase has sparked debate on whether apartments build wealth or […]
For investors navigating markets, stability has become a scarce asset. Global bond yields remain unpredictable, while equity indices swing sharply with every data release. Amid this uncertainty, real estate is quietly reclaiming its appeal. Investors are returning to property not for rapid gains, but as a hedge against inflation, currency erosion and market volatility. Higher […]
For decades, real estate represented the great Indian dream, often an intimidating and distant one. It meant years of saving, endless site visits, and navigating layers of paperwork. Ownership was aspirational, but it was also expensive, complex, and slow to deliver returns. Fractional ownership platforms and real estate investment products now allow participation with much […]
Maharashtra’s Housing Policy 2025 marked a watershed moment for the state’s real estate sector this year, rolling out wide-ranging reforms focused on redevelopment, self-reliance, and targeted housing support. The policy proposes a separate RERA-like law for redevelopment projects, strongly promotes self-redevelopment, and calls for a statewide housing demand survey to assess current needs across districts. […]
New Delhi, Dec 29 (PTI) Horizon Industrial Parks, backed by global private equity firm Blackstone, on December 29 filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise ₹2,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). Horizon Industrial Parks, backed by global private equity firm Blackstone, on December 29 filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi […]
India’s premium residential market clocked a price growth of up to 36% year-on-year in 2025 in under-construction projects, with Noida (9–36%), Mumbai (20–30%), Gurugram (2–19%) and Bengaluru (13–15%) emerging as the top performers, as infrastructure-led connectivity, higher launch benchmarks and demand for amenity-rich homes reshaped buyer preferences, according to a report by Savills India. India’s […]
Bengaluru home sales fell 5% in 2025, as rising property prices and cautious buyer sentiment tempered demand, according to a report by Anarock. The slowdown was attributed to higher prices, fear of IT sector layoffs, geopolitical tensions, and other uncertainties that have weighed on India’s residential market throughout the year. Bengaluru home sales fell 5% […]
In 2025, the GST Council implemented substantial tax cuts on construction materials: cement was reduced from 28% to 18%, bricks, tiles, and sand from 18% to 5%, paints and varnishes from 28% to 18%, and marble and granite blocks to 5%. Even modest reductions of 2–3% proved significant for middle-income homebuyers, especially when combined with […]
In 2025, landlord-tenant disputes dominated social media conversations across India, with Bengaluru emerging as a focal point in the residential rental sector. From demands for six to nine months’ rent as security deposits to deductions for painting, cleaning, and minor repairs, tenants took to social media platforms to share experiences they describe as ‘arbitrary’ and […]
Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate declined 29% year-on-year to about $3.5 billion in 2025, even as office assets continued to dominate investor interest, accounting for 58% of total inflows to about $ 2,001 mn, according to Knight Frank India’s report, Trends in Private Equity Investments in India: H2 2025. Private equity investments […]
