🏠 Affordable Housing Gets a Boost as Maharashtra Tweaks Sand Policy; Shorter Leases Aim to Curb Over-Extraction

Maharashtra has revised its sand extraction policy to balance affordable housing goals with environmental safeguards. By shortening lease periods and overhauling pricing, the government aims to curb over-extraction, stabilize sand supply, and keep construction costs in check for PMAY and housing projects.

Lottery Conducted Successfully for 1,341 Homes and 18 Plots by MHADA’s Sambhajinagar and Nashik Boards

MHADA held a computerized lottery for 1,341 homes and 18 plots in Sambhajinagar and 101 homes in Nashik. With 8,380 applications received, officials highlighted transparency, modern technology, and upcoming plans to build 6,000 new homes.

Mumbai, Pune to See ₹70,000 Cr Affordable Housing Push; 3.5 Million Homes Planned by 2030

Mumbai and Pune will see a housing revolution with INR 70,000 crore investment targeting 3.5 million affordable homes by 2030, according to a JLL–NAREDCO report. The blueprint highlights new growth corridors, policy incentives, and redevelopment to address the affordability crisis.

RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.5%: What It Means for Your Home Loan EMIs This Festive Season

The RBI’s decision to hold the repo rate at 5.5% ensures no change in home loan EMIs, giving relief to borrowers ahead of the festive season. Experts from CREDAI-MCHI, ANAROCK, Colliers, JLL, and others highlight how stable EMIs, GST relief, and festive demand create a golden window for homebuyers.

Home Prices Keep Rising Even as Sales Slow

📊 Key Highlights (Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024): India’s housing market showed…