Affordable Housing India
Puravankara Plans Over ₹7,000 Crore Investment as Housing Demand Strengthens Across Key Markets
Puravankara is preparing for a major growth phase with an investment of more than seven thousand crore rupees in new residential projects. The...
CREDAI and NAREDCO Urge RBI to Cut Repo Rate Below 5.5% to Boost Affordable Housing Demand
CREDAI and NAREDCO urge RBI to cut repo rate below 5.5% to boost affordable housing demand, homebuyer confidence, and real estate sector growth.
Housing Sales Decline 9% in Q3 2025, Chennai Defies Trend with 33% Growth
Housing sales fell 9% in Q3 2025 across India’s top cities, but Chennai defied the slowdown with 33% growth, driven by rising demand...
GST Reduction on Cement: A Game-Changer for Housing and Infrastructure
The South Indian Cement Manufacturers’ Association welcomes the GST cut on cement from 28% to 18%, a move set to lower construction costs,...
GST 2.0: Affordable Housing Gains Momentum, But Key Challenges Remain
GST 2.0 is set to boost affordable housing with a 1% rate and reduced costs, but supply chain delays and rising labour costs...
Government’s Share of 50 Percent in Property Costs Blocks Affordable Housing: Tata Realty MD Sanjay Dutt
Tata Realty MD Sanjay Dutt says nearly 50% of property costs go to government levies, making affordable housing in India difficult to achieve.
GST Reduced to 5% on Building Materials, Utensils, and Handicrafts to Benefit Public and MSMEs
The 56th GST Council meeting reduced GST on building materials, household utensils, handicrafts, and certain transport services from 12% to 5%. This move...
GST Cut to Ease Cement Prices, Boost Construction Sector: India Ratings and Research
India Ratings and Research said GST rationalisation will reduce cement prices by ₹30-35 per 50 kg bag from September 22, easing construction costs....
Realtors Urge Stamp Duty Cut to Revive Affordable Housing Demand
The New Delhi report has stated that National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) demanded that states reduce stamp duty on affordable houses below ₹45...
Construction Costs Up 40% Since 2019, Developers Push for GST Relief
Since 2019, construction costs have skyrocketed by nearly 40%, forcing developers to demand GST relief, pushing affordable housing in India into an even...
