RBI rate cut impact on affordable housing: A reality check
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
RBI's 125 bps rate cut in 2025 lowers home loan EMIs, but high costs and weak borrower affordability keep developers away from affordable housing. Will supply respond?
Pearl Queen in Santacruz leads Mumbai's self-redevelopment wave. Societies become promoters, bypass builders for bigger homes & profits. Discover the success stories.
Dynamic Star LLC, owner of Bronx's Fordham Landing, files Chapter 11 to halt foreclosure. $55M state funding for 900 affordable units now under review. Read the latest on this major NYC housing development.
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
A Bengaluru housing society fined tenants Rs 5,000 after two women stayed overnight. The rule targets only bachelors, sparking a viral debate on privacy and discrimination. Read more.
Lucknow Development Authority to offer an additional 5% discount on flats to armed forces personnel with gallantry awards. Proposal up for approval on Dec 5. Read more.
Delhi's PWD Minister Atishi announces IT Department approval for land sharing to build twin towers for its staff. The move aims to resolve a long-pending demand and boost infrastructure.
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
A Chandigarh real estate firm introduces a revolutionary 1 rupee booking plan for its luxury project. Discover how this scheme makes homeownership more accessible.
Doctors across Delhi-NCR report a sharp rise in severe, pollution-linked ailments in children, from infants to teens. Read how toxic air is triggering surgeries, hospitalizations, and even lung attacks.
Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance tumbled over 9% after a massive block deal worth ₹1,890 crore. The move follows Bajaj Finance Ltd.'s plan to sell a stake. Read for key details and market impact.
The Supreme Court demands a permanent, year-round solution to Delhi's air pollution, criticising the government's last-minute winter actions. Read the full directive for a cleaner capital.
Delhi Development Authority announces a huge 25% discount on flats. Bookings open from December 1. Grab this limited-time offer for affordable housing in Delhi.
Supreme Court questions the effectiveness of Delhi's air pollution action plan, asks for a scientific review beyond stubble burning. Hearings to be held twice a month. #DelhiAirPollution #SupremeCourt
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
Columnist Tavleen Singh argues India must declare urban decay a national emergency, shifting focus from temples to building livable cities with clean air and affordable housing.
India's 15 major Tier II cities saw housing sales value increase 4% to ₹37,409 crore in Q3 2025, while volumes dropped 4%. Gujarat cities dominate with 60% market share. Experts call it strategic pause, not slowdown.
Ghaziabad Development Authority begins possession of PMAY flats after 8-year delay. Over 300 registries completed in Madhuban Bapudham. Private developers lag behind with less than 50% work done.
Hurry! LDA Atal Nagar Housing Scheme registration booklet available until Nov 30. Only 2,496 flats available with prices starting from ₹9.82 lakh. Complete your registration by Dec 2.
Multiple Noida families are permanently relocating after severe health crises linked to air pollution. Read how toxic air is driving residents out of NCR.
Municipal Corporation Amritsar distributes housing approval letters to 674 families under PMAY scheme. Beneficiaries to receive financial assistance for home construction.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
Delhi-NCR's air quality improves from 'severe' to 'poor', leading to revocation of GRAP III. However, breathing the air is still equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes a day. Stay informed and protect your health.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karmayogi Awaas Yojana offering 25% discount on ready-to-move-in flats in Narela for government employees across HIG, MIG, EWS categories.
Ironwood appoints Balaji Raghavan to lead affordable housing portfolio, strengthening their commitment to accessible real estate development across India.
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
Luxury home prices in India's top 7 cities rose 40% since 2022, outpacing affordable housing growth. Delhi-NCR leads with 72% appreciation. Explore market trends and data.
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
Twenty US states challenge Trump administration's homeless funding policy. Learn how this legal battle affects vulnerable populations and state resources nationwide.
Chandigarh urban planning department refuses CHB's request for plotted housing in Rajiv Gandhi Technology Park, citing Master Plan 2031 restrictions and environmental concerns. Learn what's next.