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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
Affordable housing’s share of sales in India’s top cities has plunged to 18% in H1 2025. US tariffs on Indian exports could further hurt MSMEs—the core buyers of budget homes—risking defaults and slowing launches.

“Redevelopment Must Be Inclusive, Sustainable”: New Report Charts Roadmap for India’s Urban Future

A new report by GRSF and Primus Partners warns India’s cities face an unsustainable future without bold redevelopment reforms. “We must craft urban spaces that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready,” said Aarti Harbhajanka, MD, Primus Partners, as the study set out a roadmap for zero sprawl, affordable housing, and smart infrastructure by 2047.
India’s flex workspace stock across the top seven cities is expected to cross 100 million sq ft by 2027, with penetration rising to 10.5%, driven by strong enterprise demand, GCC expansion, and rapid growth in Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai.

Net Office Leasing in India to Cross 50 Million sq ft in FY26

India’s Grade A office leasing market is poised for a historic high, with net leasing expected to cross 50 million sq ft in FY26, according to CRISIL Ratings. Strong demand from GCCs, BFSI, and flex operators, along with prudent leveraging by developers, is set to improve vacancy rates, cash flows, and credit metrics across the commercial real estate sector.
India’s warehousing market absorbed 18.9 mn sq ft in H1 2025 while rentals remained stable between INR 18–31/sq ft/month. Pune led the pack with highest rents, but institutional investments saw a sharp 98% annual fall.

India’s Green Warehousing Footprint to Quadruple by 2030

Certified green warehousing space in India is projected to grow fourfold to 270 million sq. ft. by 2030, as institutional investors and corporates push sustainability in logistics, according to JLL’s latest report.
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF's premium Gurugram project 'The Primus,' citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.

Rehabilitation After Land Acquisition, Not a Fundamental Right, Says Supreme Court

In a major verdict, the Supreme Court has ruled that landowners displaced by acquisition cannot claim rehabilitation or subsidised plots as a matter of right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment underscores that such benefits are governed by government policy—not by enforceable constitutional rights.
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India’s Silver Surge: Senior Living Market Poised for USD 8.4 Billion Investment by 2030

India’s ageing population is reshaping the real estate landscape, with senior living communities emerging as a key investment hotspot. A new Savills India report projects up to USD 8.4 billion in investment potential by 2030, driven by a growing demand for dignified, wellness-oriented retirement housing across urban and semi-urban India.