Uttar Pradesh real estate sector sees 53% jump in investments in 2025 amid pan-India developer interest: UP RERA chief

Investments in Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector have increased by more than 53 per cent to touch nearly ₹69,000 crore in 2025, as developers from across the country, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, continue to show strong interest in the state, UP RERA chairman Sanjay R Bhoosreddy said at the ICC Real Estate Summit 2026 held […]

Mumbai sees rising demand for larger homes; 3 BHKs make up 18% of 2025 launches

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, […]

Bengaluru resale market sees ‘sell-and-stay’ trend as sellers seek to continue as tenants for 6–12 months

Bengaluru homebuyers are encountering an unusual challenge in the resale real estate market, where sellers want to remain tenants for 6-12 months even after transferring ownership. While such “sell-and-stay” deals are not unheard of in tight property markets, legal experts warn that such arrangements raise financial, legal, and practical concerns for buyers, who must balance […]

Housing sales in top eight cities hit 3.48 lakh units in 2025, down 1% YoY; NCR sees 19% price rise: Knight Frank

In 2025, residential sales in India’s top eight cities reached 3.48 lakh units, down 1% YoY. Sales momentum remained steady despite rising prices, with NCR leading at a 19% YoY price increase, followed by Hyderabad (13%), Bengaluru (12%), and Mumbai and Chennai (7%), according to a Knight Frank report released on January 7. Housing sales […]

Reliance sees worst day since 2024 as analysts warn of retail sector competition| Business News

Reliance Industries Ltd.’s shares tumbled after analysts warned of rising competition in the retail sector, where the Mukesh Ambani-controlled conglomerate is a major player. Shares of the oil-to-telecom major slid as much as 5.2% on Tuesday, heading for its worst day since June 2024. The selloff also weighed on the nation’s stock gauges, where Reliance […]

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 […]

Piyush Goyal sees ‘early conclusion’ for India-EU FTA talks| Business News

NEW DELHI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed hope about the possibility of “an early conclusion” of India-EU free trade negotiations, and said talks on the India-US bilateral trade agreement are progressing in New Delhi without giving any specific deadline for concluding the first tranche of the BTA. Jaipur: Union Minister Piyush Goyal (PTI) Replying […]

CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran sees India-US trade deal signed by March 2026| Business News

India’s chief economic adviser said he would be surprised if an “elusive” trade deal with the US isn’t signed by March, as most trade-related issues have been resolved. India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran. (PTI) “I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned out to be […]