Affluent Buyers Show Continued Interest in Luxury Real Estate

India Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2025 highlights that 62% of HNIs and UHNIs plan to invest in luxury properties within the next 12-24 months, driven by capital appreciation and rising affluence. While optimism about economic growth has slightly tempered, the survey underscores the resilience of luxury real estate as a preferred asset for lifestyle upgrades and wealth creation.

Real Estate Sector Pins Hopes on Union Budget 2025-26 for Revival Measures

The real estate sector is looking to Union Budget 2025-26 for much-needed support amidst declining activity. Affordable housing remains a key focus, with industry experts urging measures such as the reinstatement of the Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme, revised price caps, and tax incentives. Infrastructure development is also expected to drive long-term growth.

MHADA Workshop Outlines Roadmap for MMR Growth Hub Project to Deliver 8 Lakh Affordable Homes by 2030

MHADA’s workshop on the MMR Growth Hub Project outlines a roadmap to deliver 8 lakh affordable homes by 2030, with a focus on slum rehabilitation, private developer collaboration, and innovative housing models. The project aims to address Mumbai’s housing crisis, spur economic growth, and transform the region’s urban landscape through sustainable redevelopment and cluster-based planning.

RBI’s Neutral Stance on Repo Rate: What It Means for India’s Real Estate Sector

The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eleventh consecutive meeting has led to a mix of optimism and concern in India’s real estate sector. While stability in borrowing costs provides confidence to developers and homebuyers, many were hoping for a rate cut to boost affordability and housing demand, particularly in the affordable housing segment. Experts emphasize the importance of government support and liquidity measures to sustain growth in the sector.

RBI MPC Meeting Begins Repo Rate Likely to Remain Unchanged, with Real Estate Sector Watching Closely

The Reserve Bank of India’s MPC meeting begins today, with expectations that the repo rate will stay at 6.5%. The real estate sector is particularly focused on the decision, hoping for a rate cut that could lower home loan EMIs and boost demand, especially in the affordable housing market. Industry experts believe the RBI’s stability in monetary policy will continue to foster growth, contributing to India’s overall economic resilience.