housing affordability
Railways Introduces 90-Paise GTKM Uniform Tariff to Cut Cement Logistics Cost and Support Affordable Housing
The Indian Railways has announced a uniform 90-paise GTKM tariff for bulk cement transportation, a major reform aimed at reducing logistics costs and...
GST Cuts on Cement and Construction Materials to Benefit Homebuyers, Says CREDAI
CREDAI welcomes GST cuts on cement, steel, and construction materials, promising potential cost savings for homebuyers. Tier 2 and 3 cities are expected...
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...
Affordable Housing Hit Hard as Construction Costs Jump 40% in Five Years: Anarock Study
According to the new Anarock Research study, almost 40% of home construction costs have increased in India between 2019 and 2024, and this...
Why Cement Still Faces 28% GST: Revenue Needs vs. Infrastructure Goals
More than six years after the GST Council shelved a proposal to lower tax on cement, the vital construction material continues to be...
Real Estate Industry Pushes for Tax Incentives and Affordable Housing Reforms in Budget 2025
With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, real estate industry heads are expecting the government to announce reform measures to push...
CREDAI Projects 25% Growth in Chennai Apartment Sales for 2025
President of CREDAI Chennai, A. Mohamed Ali commented: “The Chennai residential market seems to be gearing up for vigorous activity as 2024 ends...
CREDAI Urges Govt to Drop 18% GST on FSI Charges, Citing Housing Price Hike Risks
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has called on the government to reconsider its proposal to impose an 18%...
India’s Real Estate Innovation: PropTech Powers $16 Billion Affordable Housing Growth
India’s affordable housing sector is driving growth in PropTech investments. A recent study by HDFC Capital, Brigade REAP, and Knight Frank reveals that...
