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Altum Credo raises ₹170 cr from BII to expand affordable housing finance

Altum Credo will use the funds to expand credit access for low-income households, strengthen IT systems, and scale operations across existing geographies

Godrej Properties sells 683 units worth over ₹1k cr in Hyderabad project

Godrej Properties Ltd on Monday said it has sold 683 housing units for more than Rs 1,000 crore in its new residential project in Hyderabad, driven by strong consumer demand. In a regulatory filing, the company said it has sold inventory worth over Rs 1,000 crore in its project 'Godrej Regal Pavilion' located at Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. The project was launched earlier this month. At the launch, the company had sold 683 homes with a total area of 1.20 million square feet. The total developable area in this large project is 4.14 million square feet with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 3,600 crore. On the customers' response, Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "This outcome reflects the rising preference for trusted, branded residences and Hyderabad's strong growth potential." Recently, Godrej Properties acquired 7.82-acre of land in Hyderabad through the auction process for Rs 548 crore. This upcoming project would have an estimated revenue potential of Rs

Construction costs surge 40% since 2019; experts call for GST reforms

Construction costs in India's affordable housing sector have surged 40% since 2019, squeezing developer margins. Experts suggest GST reforms could ease costs and protect housing affordability

Delhi-NCR real estate to gain from UER-II and Dwarka Expressway launch

Real estate developers and consultants say UER-II and the Dwarka Expressway will improve connectivity, ease congestion, and drive housing and commercial growth in Delhi NCR

IFC commits $150 mn to HDFC's H-DREAM fund for green, affordable housing

The move aims to advance green affordable housing and expand sustainable financing for property developers in India

Brigade to launch 405 luxury homes in Hyderabad with ₹970 crore target

Spread over 10 acres in Moti Nagar, Hyderabad, Brigade Citadel 2 and 3 will offer premium low-rise residences and are expected to build on the success of Brigade Citadel

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate to build ₹800 cr residential project in Pune

VANAHA Verdant spans 10 lakh sq ft and is close to major IT hubs and key infrastructure, says company

Puravankara to redevelop 8 Mumbai societies with ₹2,100 cr GDV potential

Puravankara to begin redevelopment of eight Chembur societies in Mumbai, unlocking 1.2 mn sq ft across 4 acres and reaffirming its western region real estate strategy

Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop Mulund West project worth ₹1,250 crore

The real estate arm of the Mahindra Group will lead redevelopment of a premium housing society in Mulund West, with proximity to Metro Line 5 and key road links

Godrej Properties acquires 14-acre land in Bengaluru for ₹1,500 cr project

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired 14-acre land in Bengaluru to develop a premium housing project with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,500 crore. In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company informed it will develop a premium residential project on a strategically located 14-acre land parcel in Hoskote, East Bengaluru. "The proposed development is expected to offer approximately 1.5 million square feet of saleable area with an estimated revenue potential of about Rs 1,500 crore," it added. Godrej Properties said this acquisition further solidifies the company's continued expansion in East Bengaluru. The company did not share the land acquisition cost. Gaurav Pandey, MD and CEO, Godrej Properties, said, Hoskote is an important micro market for us in East Bengaluru. It continues to demonstrate strong demand for high-quality housing and aligns with our vision of developing best-in-class residential communities." Earlier this month, Godrej Properties acquired 14-acre land i

Gujarat plans 1,500 housing units to support Tata's Dholera semicon fab

Gujarat housing units: Tata Group's upcoming ₹91,000 crore semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera is expected to produce its first chips by December 2026

Ambuja makes 30% of cement used in infra, housing projects in India: CEO

Ambuja Cements, now a key part of the Adani Group, has surpassed 100 MTPA capacity and plans to reach 140 MTPA by FY28, driven primarily by brownfield expansions

Home loan rates may reduce to 8%: Real estate industry executives

Liquidity to benefit developers and accelerate project completion timelines, say industry executives

India housing outlook steady, but signs of demand fatigue emerging: Poll

Average home prices, which have more than doubled in 11 years, are forecast to rise 6.0 per cent this year and 5.0 per cent next year

RBI rate cut to boost sales of affordable, mid-income homes: Credai

Realtors' apex body CREDAI described the RBI decision to cut repo rate by 50 basis points as a bold step and said this will help boost sales of residential properties. Hailing the decision, CREDAI President Shekhar G Patel said the RBI decision will improve consumers' sentiment, immensely benefitting mid-income and affordable housing segments, which have been struggling in the last few years. "We welcome the RBI's decision and view it as a bold and timely step toward stimulating domestic demand," Patel said. This decision comes at a pivotal time, as India is witnessing strong real estate momentum across metros as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. "Lower lending rates will directly enhance home loan affordability, particularly in interest-sensitive categories like mid-income and affordable housing. Reduced EMIs are expected to significantly improve buyer sentiment and encourage first-time homebuyers to enter the market," Patel added. The cumulative 100 basis point reduction over t

Keystone Realtors aims 32% growth in housing sales booking in FY26: CMD

Realty firm Keystone Realtors Ltd targets to sell housing properties worth Rs 4,000 crore this fiscal, eying a 32 per cent annual growth, as demand continues to be strong especially for good brands, its CMD Boman Irani said. Mumbai-based Keystone Realtors, which sells properties under Rustomjee brand, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. "We have achieved steady and consistent growth during the last 2024-25 fiscal and surpassed all our guidances," Irani told PTI in an interview when asked about the company's performance. He highlighted that the company's pre-sales or sales bookings rose 34 per cent to Rs 3,028 crore last fiscal year, beating the annual guidance of Rs 3000 crore. The demand for apartments as well as residential plots remains strong especially in projects developed by reputed brands, Irani said, while exuding confidence of maintaining the company's growth momentum. Asked about the sales bookings target for 2025-26, Irani said, "We have given

Affordable housing cap needs rethink, says Credai's Shekhar Patel

The Credai president said that while the size limits of 60 square meters for metro cities and 90 square meters for non-metro cities were generally acceptable, the price cap was deterring developers

Shapoorji Pallonji launches over Rs 1,400 crore luxury project in Gurugram

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, Kreeva, and ASK Property Fund launch The Dualis in Sector 46, Gurugram with 198 high-end units and a revenue target of ₹1,400 crore

Continued border tensions may dent housing and commercial realty: Anarock

Anarock expects short-term dip in housing, retail, and hospitality as conflict dampens confidence, while long-term demand and pricing to stabilise once normalcy returns

Ravi Infrabuild files papers with Sebi to raise Rs 1,100 cr through IPO

Udaipur-based company will use proceeds to invest in subsidiaries and repay borrowings