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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.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

What Is Carpet Area?

The RERA Act clearly defines carpet area under Section 2(k), removing long-standing confusion for homebuyers by specifying what is included and excluded from an apartment’s usable space.
The Maharashtra government has allotted a 14,600 sq m land parcel in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at a nominal rate of ₹1 per sq m for building the Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple.

Maharashtra Govt Allots Ulwe Land to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for Padmavati Ammavari Temple at ₹1 per Sq m

The Maharashtra government has allotted a 14,600 sq m land parcel in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at a nominal rate of ₹1 per sq m for building the Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple.
Godrej Properties

Godrej Properties Acquires 8.5-Acre Land Parcel in Mahalunge, Pune for ₹2,000-Crore Housing Project

Godrej Properties has acquired an 8.5-acre land parcel in Mahalunge, Pune, for a group housing project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,000 crore, strengthening its presence in the city’s high-growth western corridor.
Housing price growth across India’s top eight cities slowed sharply to 6% in 2025, reflecting market consolidation after a strong 2024, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad showing relatively stronger momentum, according to PropTiger.

Why Affordable Housing Is Losing Ground as India’s Residential Market Consolidates

India’s affordable housing segment is losing momentum as rising EMIs, shrinking supply and developer consolidation push the market towards premium homes, according to the latest Liases Foras report.
In a buyer-friendly ruling, the Bombay HC today refused to quash a 2019 MahaRERA order directing Marvel Landmarks to refund over ₹1.35 crore plus interest to a flat purchaser.

Union Budget 2026: Industry Leaders Call for Urban Connectivity, Housing Affordability and Green Manufacturing Push

Ahead of Union Budget 2026–27, real estate and industry leaders are urging the government to prioritise urban connectivity, housing affordability, industry status for real estate, green manufacturing incentives and stronger non-bank credit support to drive sustainable economic growth.