Homebuyers Rejoice: RBI’s 50 bps Rate Cut Lowers EMIs, Boosts Affordable Housing Prospects

In a significant move for homebuyers, the RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, making home loans cheaper and boosting affordability in the affordable and mid-income housing segments. Developers and industry leaders welcome the decision, expecting renewed demand and faster project execution.

Jeetendra Kapoor Family Firms Sell Prime Andheri Land for Rs 855 Crore to NTT Global Data Centers

Firms owned by veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra Kapoor and his family have sold a significant 2.39-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s prime Andheri area to NTT Global Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructure India for a staggering Rs 855 crore. The property, currently housing Balaji IT Park, marks a major real estate transaction in the city.

Homebuyers Alert: MahaRERA Certificate Now Comes with Full Project Details

In a major move to protect homebuyers, MahaRERA has upgraded its registration certificates to include all crucial project details in bullet points, such as total built-up area, unit count, approved floors, and parking availability. This pro-consumer step ensures easier access to accurate project information at a glance.

Homebuyers May Get EMI Relief Soon as Experts Predict RBI Repo Rate Cut in June MPC Meet

With inflation easing and the economic outlook stable, all eyes are on the RBI’s June 2025 MPC meeting, where experts anticipate a 25 basis point repo rate cut. If passed, this would mark the third cut in a row, potentially slashing EMIs and providing relief to homebuyers—especially in affordable and mid-income segments—while stimulating demand in the real estate market.

Jaideep Ahlawat Buys Rs. 10 Crore Apartment in Andheri West, Mumbai

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat and his wife Jyoti Hooda have purchased a luxury apartment worth Rs. 10 crore in Mumbai’s upscale Andheri West. The spacious flat, registered in May 2025, comes with four car parks and sits in the sought-after Poorna Apartments complex, property records show.