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housing affordability

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RBI

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.
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.

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.
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.
MMR’s housing market showed mixed signals in Q2 2026 with launches jumping 23% to 34,555 units while sales fell 8% to 28,710 units. Mumbai dominated with 65% of new supply and over 70% of absorption as inventory climbed across the region.

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.
RBI

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.