10 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has been viewed positively by real estate stakeholders, who expect it to support stable demand and buyer sentiment. Industry leaders believe that steady interest rates will help maintain affordability, keep EMIs predictable and provide developers with better visibility on financing costs. While global uncertainties and rising input costs remain concerns, the policy continuity is seen as a stabilising factor for both residential and commercial segments. The move is also expected to support long-term investments and sustain momentum across key housing markets.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd recorded a strong performance in the past financial year, supported by steady housing demand across key cities. The company's pre-sales rose significantly, driven by both new project launches and existing inventory. Major markets such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR played an important role in overall sales. The developer also highlighted a large upcoming project pipeline, indicating continued growth visibility. The broader residential market trend shows buyers preferring established and credible developers, which has supported the company's performance despite some moderation in overall demand.Read more

Ghaziabad News Desk

10 Apr 2026

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has increased development charges, building permit fees, and mandatory inspection costs for the current financial year, with revised rates coming into effect from the start of the month. The revision, implemented under state government directives, involves an average increase of around 4% across multiple approval stages. The changes also include higher infrastructure-linked levies such as metro and elevated road cesses. The move is expected to raise input costs for developers, which industry stakeholders indicate may be passed on to homebuyers, affecting overall housing affordability in Ghaziabad and adjoining National Capital Region markets.Read more

10 Apr 2026

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a city-wide survey to identify residential buildings being used for commercial purposes without approval, in compliance with a recent Supreme Court directive. The exercise will cover colonies, apartment complexes and housing societies across the city, with ward-level teams tasked with mapping violations such as offices, shops, clinics and guesthouses operating in residential zones. The court, while hearing a case related to an illegal commercial structure in Chennai, directed municipal bodies in state capitals to conduct detailed inspections and submit reports. The move addresses long-standing concerns over land-use violations that have led to congestion, infrastructure strain and disruption in residential neighbourhoods.Read more

09 Apr 2026

KREEVA, the real estate arm of Kanodia Group, plans to invest around INR 400 crore to develop a residential project in Gurugram. The company has signed a joint development agreement for a 3-acre land parcel on Southern Peripheral Road. The project will include about 200 housing units with a total built-up area of 5.5 lakh sq ft. This move follows KREEVA's earlier partnership with Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate in Gurugram, reflecting its continued focus on expanding presence in the Delhi-NCR residential market.Read more

09 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has projected retail inflation at 4.6% for the current financial year, keeping it within the official target range. The central bank maintained the repo rate at 5.25% while highlighting growing global uncertainties, especially due to the West Asia conflict. Quarterly inflation is expected to vary between 4% and 5.2%, with risks emerging from energy prices and weather-related disruptions. While core inflation remains stable, supply-side pressures and geopolitical developments continue to pose challenges to the overall inflation outlook and economic stability.Read more

09 Apr 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority is preparing to launch three luxury residential projects in Lucknow to address increasing demand for high-end housing. The developments, expected to begin shortly, will focus on premium apartments equipped with modern amenities. The move forms part of the authority's broader strategy to diversify beyond affordable housing and strengthen urban infrastructure. The projects are positioned to attract affluent homebuyers and investors, reflecting a shift in the city's residential market towards upscale developments alongside ongoing township and infrastructure expansion initiatives.Read more

09 Apr 2026

Odisha recorded 7,037 flat registrations over the past three years, reflecting a gradual move towards formal housing transactions and improved compliance. Registrations peaked in 2024 with 4,712 units before dropping sharply to 593 in 2025 due to stricter verification and enforcement. The government linked the decline to tighter scrutiny of developers and documentation. Khurda district accounted for the majority of registrations, while several regions saw limited activity. Ongoing reforms, including digitisation of land records and enforcement of apartment laws, are expected to improve transparency and stabilise registrations going forward.Read more

08 Apr 2026

Housing sales across eight major cities declined by 4 per cent year-on-year to 84,827 units in the January-March quarter, according to Knight Frank India. The drop was mainly due to rising property prices and cautious buyer sentiment influenced by global geopolitical tensions. While key markets such as Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Pune saw a fall in demand, cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai recorded modest growth. New housing supply also declined slightly, indicating a broader market slowdown and growing affordability concerns after a strong multi-year growth phase.Read more

08 Apr 2026

Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd has entered into a partnership with Sigma Oxford Realtors to jointly develop a residential high-rise project in Goregaon West, Mumbai, with an estimated revenue potential of INR 2,400 crore. The redevelopment project, located in Siddharth Nagar, will offer a total saleable carpet area of around 0.67 million sq ft. The collaboration marks a continued expansion of Arvind SmartSpaces in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where it already maintains a presence alongside its core markets in Gujarat and Pune. The project is structured as a joint redevelopment initiative, reflecting ongoing activity in urban renewal-led housing supply within established residential micro-markets of Mumbai.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

08 Apr 2026

Shreya Ghoshal and her parents have purchased a premium apartment in Mumbai's Worli for INR 29.70 crore. The unit is located in the Godrej Trilogy project and offers a carpet area of around 2,430 sq ft along with three parking spaces. The deal was registered recently and involved a stamp duty payment of about INR 1.78 crore. The transaction reflects steady demand for luxury housing in Worli, which continues to attract high-net-worth buyers due to its central location and connectivity.Read more

Noida News Desk

08 Apr 2026

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has introduced a residential plot scheme offering 973 plots near the Noida International Airport. Located in key sectors along the Yamuna Expressway, the scheme includes multiple plot sizes aimed at end-users and mid-income buyers. Priced at around INR 35,000 per sq metre, the plots will be allotted through a computerised draw. The launch follows regulatory approvals and comes amid rising demand in the corridor, supported by infrastructure developments such as the airport, logistics hubs, and planned urban projects.Read more

08 Apr 2026

TDI Infratech has partnered with DC Group to develop a 150-acre integrated township in Ludhiana, marking its entry into the city with an estimated investment of INR 750 crore. The project will span over 6 million sq ft of developable area and will include luxury group housing, plotted developments and low-rise independent floors aimed at both end-users and long-term investors. The development reflects continued interest in Punjab's residential market, driven by industrial activity and non-resident Indian demand. This will be TDI Infratech's fourth township in the state, following projects in Chandigarh, Rajpura and Mohali. The company highlighted that the project comes after it achieved a debt-free position in 2025, signalling renewed expansion activity in North India.Read more

08 Apr 2026

RPS Group has announced an investment of INR 110 crore to develop a plotted township project, RPS Azalea, in Sector 29, Bahadurgarh. Spread across 19.79 acres under the Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana, the project will offer residential plots ranging from 125 to 180 square yards. It will also include a 2-acre clubhouse with lifestyle amenities. The development is expected to be completed in 2027 and will benefit from strong connectivity to Delhi and nearby industrial hubs, supporting rising housing demand in the area.Read more

08 Apr 2026

Gujarat's real estate sector has seen a slowdown in new project registrations, with numbers dropping to the lowest level since the pandemic-affected period. Around 1,610 projects were registered in the last financial year, reflecting a decline after strong post-Covid supply growth. Developers have slowed new launches as many existing projects are still under construction and inventory remains in certain segments. Key cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara continue to dominate activity, while policy changes and infrastructure development are expected to support gradual recovery in the coming period.Read more