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Maharashtra tweaks sand policy to support affordable housing and curb illegal mining. Shorter leases and new pricing aim to stabilize costs and protect rivers.

🏠 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.
GST

Cheaper Cement, Stable GST on Homes: What It Means for Homebuyers

The GST Council has slashed cement tax from 28% to 18%, reducing project costs by up to 4.5%. While GST on properties remains unchanged, the move is expected to support affordability and boost housing supply.
MahaRERA seeks report from developers on quality of construction materials

ConstructMonitor, a SaaS Solution for remotely monitoring Construction Quality & Progress

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MahaRERA seeks report from developers on quality of construction materials

Construction cost up 28% since pre-pandemic levels

Construction costs up 28% since pre-pandemic levels; however remain stable since March…
India’s housing market outpaced the global average in Q1 2025 with 7.7% nominal growth, ranking 15th worldwide. Infrastructure projects, economic growth, and resilient demand continue to fuel this momentum.

6 Tips to Save on Construction Cost

By Nidhi Agarwal The rising input costs and the tough economic situations…