Real Estate Leaders Push for Affordable Housing in Budget 2026
Industry leaders call for urgent measures to boost affordable and rental housing ahead of Union Budget 2026, warning of sector imbalance favoring luxury developments.
Industry leaders call for urgent measures to boost affordable and rental housing ahead of Union Budget 2026, warning of sector imbalance favoring luxury developments.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that over 62 lakh families in Uttar Pradesh have received housing benefits, with 2.09 lakh new beneficiaries added under PMAY Urban 2.0.
Tamil Nadu's innovative shelter fund addresses industrial worker housing shortages, creating 40,000+ beds and attracting national interest for replication.
Odisha Urban Housing Mission secures approval for 75 housing projects across 72 urban bodies, with 6,871 dwelling units under PMAY-U 2.0's Beneficiary Led Construction vertical.
Industry experts call for tax incentives, higher price caps, and rental housing reforms in the upcoming Union Budget to address structural imbalances in India's real estate sector.
Punjab government slashes stamp duty to 1% for cooperative housing society flat registrations by Jan 31, 2026, providing major financial relief to over 7,000 owners in Mohali.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces AAI's decision to relocate airport radar from Dahisar to Gorai, approved by Civil Aviation Minister. This move frees up land for affordable housing projects, potentially building 50,000 homes in North Mumbai.
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited introduces the Sambhav Home Loan, enabling eligible homebuyers to explore benefits under the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme for affordable housing.
Administrative confusion between GBA and RGHCL leaves 548 families waiting for homes under Bengaluru's Rs 1-lakh housing scheme, despite fully built houses being ready for allotment.
Odisha govt plans to leverage Hudco's Urban Invest Window (UiWIN) to accelerate affordable housing and rental projects under PMAY-U 2.0 in cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and Paradip.
Karnataka Housing Board plans a major housing project near Devanahalli, acquiring 593 acres. Landowners get 50% developed land as compensation. Read about the impact and local concerns.
President Trump unveils new housing strategy targeting affordability. Plans include a ban on Wall Street home buying and a $200B mortgage bond purchase to lower rates. Experts warn supply shortage remains unaddressed.
President Trump's plan to buy mortgage bonds aims to lower rates and boost affordability. But experts warn it could backfire, reigniting home price inflation if supply doesn't keep up. Read the analysis.
Nearly 800 families in North Chennai will move from shacks to modern apartments in a new CMDA housing complex near Stanley Hospital. The project, set for inauguration on Jan 21, offers quality homes with essential services. Read more.
The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) allotted 634 affordable 2BHK flats via a live-streamed lottery. The Atal Nagar scheme saw massive interest with over 5,700 applications. Read details on prices, sizes, and the transparent process.
Economically backward families in North Chennai get 776 new high-quality homes near Stanley Hospital. The project, inaugurated Jan 21, offers modern amenities for better living. Read more.
India's domestic airfares plunged to a four-year low in Oct-Dec 2025, defying seasonal trends. Analysts cite weak demand on non-metro routes and IndiGo's operational disruptions as key factors. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh plans to reissue a notification by end-January, allowing need-based changes in CHB houses. Over 3.5 lakh residents in 66,000 homes to benefit. Read for details on new provisions.
Chandigarh Administration plans to launch a new housing scheme in Sector 53 by March 2025. Get details on plot sizes, eligibility, and the application process.
Odisha's housing dept will finish over 48,000 incomplete PMAY-U homes after the central scheme's Dec 2025 deadline. States must now bear spillover costs. Read the full story.
US President Trump announces a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cash reserves to lower rates. Experts question if it tackles the core housing shortage. Read the full analysis.
India's top IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are set for another quarter of weak growth due to sluggish US client spending and delayed deals. Read the full analysis of Q4 FY25 expectations.
Ahmedabad's housing market saw 3% YoY sales growth in H2 2025, with 9,382 units sold. Premium homes above Rs 1 crore now hold 25% market share. Read the full Knight Frank report analysis.
Donald Trump announces steps to ban large investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to boost affordability. Shares of major rental firms tumble. Read the full story.
A new report forecasts robust earnings growth for India's EMS, telecom, and retail sectors over the next two years, driven by domestic demand and strategic investments. Read the full analysis.
The share of affordable housing in India's key cities has sharply fallen from 38% in 2019 to just 18-19% in 2025. Discover why developers are shying away and what this means for homebuyers.
India's tech job market faces a sharp slowdown, with active openings dropping 24% to 103,000 in Jan 2026. Explore the shift from mass hiring to selective roles and what it means for professionals.
Senior advocate Sandip Shastri outlines critical steps for housing societies to avoid legal and financial pitfalls in redevelopment projects. Learn the 51% rule and key checks.
India's manufacturing sector growth eased in December 2024, with the HSBC PMI hitting a two-year low of 55.0. Export orders and employment moderated, while business sentiment weakened. Explore the key drivers and implications.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed in December 2025 as per HSBC PMI, hitting a two-year low due to softer new orders. Read the full analysis of the economic slowdown.