Housing
Chennai Housing Market Registers Steep Q1 Recovery with 88% Rise in Unit Registrations
The residential housing segment in Chennai saw a strong Q1 recovery in 2025 as housing unit registrations accelerated 88% quarter-on-quarter to 8,042 units,...
Bhartiya Urban to Open 5,000+ New Nikoo Homes in Bangalore Within 15 Months
Bhartiya Urban is planning to extend its popular Nikoo Homes brand throughout Bangalore, with the launch of more than 5,000 new homes over...
Andhra Pradesh Government Offers Relief to Realtors by Waiving Development Charges on Old Layouts
In a major relief for real estate developers, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to revive old layout permissions without collecting development charges....
CREDAI Seeks Hike in ₹45 Lakh Affordable Housing Cap, Pushes for Better Sales Data
CREDAI’s new president, Shekhar Patel, has called for an urgent revision or removal of the ₹45 lakh price cap that defines affordable housing...
Cement Industry Sees 7.5% Growth This Year on Infra Drive and Rural Housing Demand
India’s cement demand is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in FY26, driven by increased infrastructure spending, rural housing push, and higher budget allocations under...
Tamil Nadu Rural Areas Set for Overhaul in Property Tax System
A pilot project in 148 village panchayats shows potential revenue boost; the state targets ₹1,000 crore in collections. Property tax administration in rural...
Luxury Housing Sales Surge 28% in Top Indian Cities in Q1 2025; Chennai Records 132% Jump
India’s high-end housing sector recorded a robust performance in Q1 2025 with sales increasing close to 28% year-on-year in the top seven cities,...
GST on Apartment Maintenance: CBIC Issues Clarification
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a new clarification about levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on apartment...
Brigade to Build Chennai’s Tallest Residential Towers in Perambur
Bengaluru-based real estate major Brigade Enterprises is set to build Chennai’s tallest residential project in Perambur, featuring a 49-floor tower surpassing its own...
Home Prices in Top 9 Cities Rise 9% in FY25: PropEquity Report
India’s average home prices in the top nine cities for FY 2024 to 2025 increased 9% year on year, to an average of...
