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India's real estate sector witnessed record land acquisitions worth ₹39,742 crore in 2024

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India’s Real Estate Sector Sees Record ₹ 39,742 Crore Land Acquisitions in 2024

India’s real estate market reached a new high in 2024, with developers acquiring ₹39,742 crore worth of land across 23 cities. The surge in residential projects, particularly in Tier 1 and emerging Tier 2 cities, highlights a shift in development strategies. JLL’s report emphasizes the growing demand for housing, investment trends, and the evolving financing landscape in India’s property market.

SquareFeatIndia
March 14, 2025
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Hands Over Keys to Homebuyers as SWAMIH Fund Completes 50,000 Homes

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Hands Over Keys to Homebuyers as SWAMIH Fund Completes 50,000 Homes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman handed over keys to homebuyers in Mumbai as the SWAMIH Fund reached a major milestone of completing 50,000 homes. The initiative, aimed at reviving stalled residential projects, has provided long-awaited relief to thousands of families, reinforcing the government’s commitment to stabilizing the real estate sector and boosting economic recovery.

SquareFeatIndia
February 18, 2025
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RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25bps: A Boon for Homebuyers and the Real Estate Sector

The RBI’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25% is a significant boost for the real estate sector. Experts believe this move, coupled with recent tax benefits, will make home loans more affordable, encourage homebuyers, and drive market growth. Industry leaders highlight the positive impact on liquidity, affordability, and overall demand in both residential and commercial real estate.

SquareFeatIndia
February 7, 2025
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MahaRERA Suspends Registration of 1,950 Real Estate Projects for Non-Compliance

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has suspended the registration of 1,950 lapsed housing projects due to non-compliance with regulatory norms. Developers failed to provide updates on their projects’ status, resulting in frozen bank accounts and restricted transactions. With responses received from 5,324 projects, MahaRERA continues its crackdown on errant developers to ensure transparency and protect homebuyers’ interests in the real estate sector.