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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.

🏗️ 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.
As India heads into 2026, real estate leaders see sustained demand across housing segments, rising importance of redevelopment, rapid growth in Tier-2 cities, and new asset classes shaping a more diversified and future-ready property market.

India Ranks 15th Globally in Housing Price Growth as End-User Demand Drives Market

India’s housing market is climbing the global ranks with 7.7% annual growth in Q1 2025. Strong demand, rising incomes, and stable interest rates are shaping the market — here’s how homebuyers can plan ahead.
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.5% — Home Loan Interest To Remain As It Is

With the RBI holding the repo rate at 5.5%, homebuyers can expect stable EMIs and continued affordability. Experts say the decision supports confidence ahead of the festive season, while developers prepare offers to sustain momentum in the housing market.
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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RBI Rate Cut Brings Good News for Homebuyers: Lower EMIs

In a major relief for homebuyers, the RBI has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, marking its second consecutive cut. Industry leaders say this move will improve housing affordability, boost buyer sentiment, and encourage new project launches—especially in affordable and mid-income segments.