Talk of a possible 25-bps repo rate cut sparked mixed reactions across the real estate and investment community. Ankur Jalan, CEO of Golden Growth Fund, said depositors may worry about lower returns as banks reduce deposit rates, pushing many wealthy investors toward higher-yield options such as real estate-focused AIFs. He added that cheaper capital would also help developers and expand opportunities for such funds. Developer Lalit Parihar noted that easing inflation and stronger consumer spending support another rate cut, which could make home loans more affordable. Broker Vijay Harsh Jha pointed to slowing housing volumes and said lower lending rates could draw cautious buyers back into the market.Read more

Kolkata's premium residential market witnessed a sharp rise in supply and absorption earlier this year, according to Nklusive's H1 2025 Premium Real Estate Market Report. The consultancy observed that premium homes priced between INR 1.5 crore and INR 5 crore recorded heightened demand, with active projects increasing from 24 to 34 over the past year. Marketable supply nearly doubled, and South Kolkata led overall inventory distribution. Larger units, particularly 3 BHK and 4 BHK formats, saw notable sales growth, reflecting a shift towards spacious, amenity-rich living among high-end homebuyers.Read more

The latest Magicbricks report shows India's rental housing market is slowing slightly after earlier rapid growth. Nationally, demand rose only 0.2 % QoQ and 0.4 % YoY, while supply increased 0.6 % QoQ and 5.9 % YoY. Average rents still climbed 4.4 % QoQ and 18.1 % YoY. Delhi-NCR saw strong demand, with Greater Noida up 29.5 % QoQ, Delhi 17.8 %, and Noida 10.8 %. Other major metros like Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai experienced demand declines ranging from 1.2 % to 7.2 %. Semi-furnished homes and one and two bedroom units remain most popular.Read more

India's All-India House Price Index, compiled by the Reserve Bank of India, rose at a significantly slower annual pace of 2.2% during the past week, compared with the 7% growth seen in the corresponding period last year. The Central Bank released the latest HPI for Q2 of the current financial year with a revised base year of 2022-23, replacing the earlier 2010-11 benchmark. While Nagpur, Ghaziabad and Chandigarh supported the annual rise, several major metros recorded quarterly declines, pulling the composite index down from 113.4 in Q1 to 112.7 in Q2.Read more

The Panvel-Karjat suburban rail corridor, which has now crossed over 80% physical progress earlier this week, is moving into its final construction phase, marking a decisive moment for connectivity across the extended Mumbai Metropolitan Region. With MRVC confirming rapid advancement in tunnels, bridges, stations, track work and interlocking systems, the route is set to improve suburban mobility and reduce pressure on existing lines. Industry leaders noted that the corridor, supported by MTHL, NMIA and ongoing node development, is expected to accelerate residential, commercial and plotted development demand across Panvel, Chikhale, Mohape, Chowk and Karjat.Read more

Delhi-NCR's housing market has recorded sharp price growth over the past three years, driven by steady demand across luxury, mid-income, and affordable segments. Luxury homes above INR 1.5 crore saw a 72% rise in average prices, while mid-income and affordable homes grew 54% and 48% respectively. Market experts attribute this to limited supply, strong end-user interest, and infrastructure developments, especially in Gurgaon. The region's trends contrast with MMR, which remains the priciest. Rising prices are shaping homeowner strategies, including redevelopment and targeted investment in high-demand areas.Read more

Office space absorption across India's six major commercial hubs is expected to reach a new record by the end of the current fiscal, supported by steady demand from domestic and international companies. ICRA has projected net absorption to rise to around 69-70 million sq ft, slightly higher than last fiscal's 66 million sq ft. Vacancy levels are also likely to improve, falling to about 12.5-13 per cent. The first half of FY26 has already seen 36 million sq ft of space absorbed, driven largely by Global Capability Centres, flexible workspace operators and the BFSI sector.Read more

Housing sales in India's top 15 tier 2 cities experienced a 4% decline in Q3 2025, reaching 39,201 units, while the total sales value increased by 4% to INR 37,409 crore, reflecting a trend toward premium housing. Launches dropped 10% to 28,721 units, with North India showing the steepest fall. Ahmedabad led in both sales and launches, while Bhubaneshwar and Mohali recorded the largest declines. Despite moderate volume changes, tier 2 cities continue to benefit from expanding employment, infrastructure development, and connectivity, supporting ongoing demand in residential, commercial, and retail real estate.Read more

A recent national study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) indicates that India could draw nearly USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create about 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047. The assessment outlines 36 value chains across the energy transition, circular economy, bio-economy and nature-based solutions, marking them as major opportunities for long-term growth. It projects a USD 1.1 trillion annual green market by 2047, with electric mobility, bio-based industries, agroforestry, green construction, and circular manufacturing emerging as key sectors expected to scale significantly.Read more

Bengaluru's residential market saw a 14 per cent rise in sales earlier this fiscal, with 52 million sq ft sold between April and September, according to ICRA. The agency expects similar momentum in the year's second half, with most new launches slated for the final quarter. For FY26, sales volumes are projected to grow 3-5 per cent, supported by steady mid-income and luxury housing demand. As India's fourth-largest residential market, Bengaluru contributed 14-15 per cent of total sales across the top seven cities. Industry executives attribute the city's strong appeal to its expanding IT sector, start-up ecosystem, urbanisation, and rising interest from NRIs, investors, and end-users.Read more