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India’s top 8 metros doubled their built-up footprint to 4,308 sq. km. in 30 years. Pune recorded the highest growth at 332%, while Delhi NCR added the most land—400 sq. km.—making it the largest metro footprint in the country.

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.
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MHADA Price Cut: 6,248 Kalyan Flats Now Cheaper for EWS Homebuyers

In a major relief for economically weaker sections, MHADA’s Konkan Board has significantly reduced the sale prices of 6,248 flats in Kalyan’s Shirgaon and Khoni. These homes, part of the “First Come, First Served” scheme, will now be over ₹1 lakh cheaper, making home ownership more accessible.
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Maharashtra’s Revolutionary Housing Policy 2025 Approved: 35 Lakh Homes, AI Portal, Focus on Slum Redevelopment

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the State Housing Policy 2025, targeting 35 lakh affordable homes by 2030 with an investment of ₹70,000 crore. The policy includes a centralized AI-based housing portal, cluster redevelopment of slums, land bank creation, and dedicated housing plans for various segments including working women, students, and industrial workers. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described it as a transformative step for housing and the state’s economic growth.
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Akshaya Tritiya 2025: Festive Deals Ignite Real Estate Buying Spree Across India

This Akshaya Tritiya, real estate developers across India are offering everything from gold coins to GST waivers to woo buyers. While the festive energy is high, experts warn homebuyers to focus on fundamentals like location, pricing, and hidden costs before signing the dotted line.
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MHADA Reduces Premium from 110% to 100% of Ready Reckoner Rate for Eligible Tenants

MHADA has announced a 10% reduction in the premium charged to eligible tenants of old cessed buildings for additional area—bringing it down from 110% to 100% of the Ready Reckoner Rate. The change applies retrospectively to December 2023 lottery beneficiaries and is part of a broader 100-day action plan that includes new eligibility criteria and faster allotments.