Luxury Boom Loses Steam: Mid-Segment Homes to Power India’s Housing Market in 2026

India’s residential real estate market is entering a new phase as premium housing shows signs of saturation and mid-segment homes priced between ₹80 lakh and ₹1.5 crore emerge as the next big growth driver, according to a Square Yards report.

UP Govt Cuts Stamp Duty for Women Homebuyers: Real Estate Experts Welcome Move, Call for Broader Reforms

The Uttar Pradesh government has reduced stamp duty by 1% for women buying property up to ₹1 crore. Industry experts call it a progressive step that empowers women and boosts mid-segment housing, while also urging for broader tax reforms to make homeownership affordable for all.