Gurugram, Feb 1 (PTI) The demand for a review of Haryana’s affordable housing policy has intensified, with stakeholders claiming that the scheme has been virtually stalled on the ground in Gurugram and Faridabad due to rising land and construction costs, an official said. The demand for a review of Haryana’s affordable housing policy has intensified […]
Rising automobile exports are reflective of the increasing acceptance of India-manufactured vehicles across global markets, according to Economic Survey 2025-26. The automobile industry witnessed tremendous growth in exports, with more than 53 lakh vehicles shipped across passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler segments in the FY25 and posting double-digit growth in the first half of 2025-26, […]
Amazon.com Inc. has announced layoffs affecting as many as 16,000 corporate jobs, amid “rising competition over AI”. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. (Reuters) The company will offer US-based employees 90 days to search for a new role internally, as well as severance and other transition support, Beth Galetti, the senior vice president of people experience and […]
The Mumbai real estate market recorded 42,643 housing unit registrations with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) in 2025, of which around 18% or 7,963 units were 3 BHK apartments. In 2024, 3 BHK homes accounted for 15% of the nearly 70,000 units launched. The continued traction reflects sustained buyer demand for larger homes, […]
The Pune real estate market reported a 3% decline in residential sales to 50,881 units in 2025, with H2 sales down 5% to 26,552 units, according to Knight Frank India. The report attributed the slowdown to a phase of consolidation after strong growth from 2021 to 2024, noting that demand remained end-user driven but homebuyers […]
A Reddit post by a resident of Panathur in east Bengaluru has sparked a debate on whether the tech city still offers ‘good’ and affordable housing options for IT professionals, as prices continue to climb across key tech corridors such as Whitefield, Varthur and Sarjapur Road. A Reddit post by an east Bengaluru resident has […]
For decades, owning a flat has been regarded as a cornerstone of financial security for India’s middle class, often marketed as a safe, long-term investment that would appreciate in value and support future generations. However, as home prices soar, maintenance costs rise, and ageing buildings raise questions about resale and redevelopment, a growing number of […]
As Indian cities grapple with worsening pollution, real estate developers are increasingly introducing low-AQI homes equipped with advanced air-filtration systems, sensor-driven ventilation and in-project green spaces as the next upgrade in luxury housing. As pollution worsens across Indian cities, developers are pitching low-AQI homes with air filtration, smart ventilation and green spaces as the next […]
With property prices rising in recent years, many NRIs say buying a home in India now feels out of reach, costing as much as real estate in global cities. On Reddit, several compared apartments in Mumbai and Bengaluru to homes in Australia or Germany, saying they get better value, infrastructure, and rental returns abroad. With […]