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In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Shocker: Landowners Off the Hook for Builder Delays – Homebuyers Must Chase Developers Alone in JDA Deals!

The Supreme Court has ruled that in JDA projects, landowners aren’t jointly liable for construction delays—developers bear sole responsibility for handover and compensation. After a twisted review process involving a remand, the verdict offers huge relief to landowners and housing societies, clarifying buyers’ recourse lies with builders.
MahaREAT has ruled that homebuyers who file civil suits first for possession and interest cannot later file RERA complaints for identical reliefs, dismissing RERA complaints as non-maintainable due to forum shopping.

Individual Agreement Possession Dates Prevail Over Extended RERA Project Timelines for Calculating Delay Interest

A December 2025 MahaRERA order rules that possession dates in individual Agreements for Sale prevail over extended project timelines on the portal, entitling buyers to delay interest under Section 18—even rejecting builders’ COVID-19 extension claims for contracts signed post-pandemic.
Embassy TechVillage

Embassy Group Repays ₹1,748 Crore Debt, Strengthens Financial Position

Embassy Group has repaid ₹1,748 crore of debt using proceeds from the WeWork India IPO, reducing share pledge and strengthening its balance sheet. Chairman Jitendra Virwani emphasizes the milestone in the Group’s financial strategy.
RBI

RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.5%: What It Means for Your Home Loan EMIs This Festive Season

The RBI’s decision to hold the repo rate at 5.5% ensures no change in home loan EMIs, giving relief to borrowers ahead of the festive season. Experts from CREDAI-MCHI, ANAROCK, Colliers, JLL, and others highlight how stable EMIs, GST relief, and festive demand create a golden window for homebuyers.
REIT

Indian REITs Deliver 6-7% Yields, Outperforming Global Peers; Market Cap to Hit $25 Bn by 2030

Despite being a young market, Indian REITs are delivering competitive yields of 6-7%, outperforming many mature markets. A joint report by ANAROCK and CREDAI projects the sector’s market cap to grow from $18 billion to over $25 billion by 2030, driven by diversification into high-demand assets like logistics and data centres.