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.

Bigger Homes, Bigger Bills: Why India’s Housing Market Is Rapidly Moving Out of the Affordable Zone

India’s housing market is moving decisively towards larger and more expensive homes. As 3BHKs and luxury units dominate demand, affordability pressures are rising for first-time and middle-income homebuyers.

Repo Rate Cut to 5.25%: How Your Home Loan EMI Will Now Fall

RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, triggering a likely fall in home loan EMIs. With affordability pressures rising and buyers sitting on the fence, this move is expected to revive demand across affordable, mid-income, and premium housing. Experts call it the sentiment boost the market needed.

Home Sales May Hit ₹6.65 Lakh Crore in FY26 — But Volumes Could Flatline

India’s housing market is entering a new phase of “value growth without volume,” with ANAROCK projecting over ₹6.65 lakh crore in home sales value in FY26 — up nearly 20% year-on-year. But unit sales are expected to stagnate as luxury homes dominate new supply and affordability weakens in key cities.

🏗️ What Is M-Sand? Maha’s New Policy Pushes for Artifical Sand An Alternative to River Sand, Will It Reduce Your Home Prices?

Maharashtra’s revised M-Sand Policy aims to replace river sand with manufactured sand, making construction faster, cheaper, and sustainable — benefiting both environment and homebuyers.