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.

Ashwin Sheth Group Acquires MHADA Land in Goregaon West for ₹3,800 Cr Premium Residential Project

Ashwin Sheth Group secures development rights for 4.05 acres of MHADA land in Goregaon West for a ₹3,800 Cr premium residential project featuring five towers, including a 60-storey landmark tower.

Godrej Properties Acquires 48-Acre Land Parcel in Doddaballapur, Bengaluru for Plotted Residential Project

Godrej Properties has acquired a 48-acre land parcel in Doddaballapur, North Bengaluru for a plotted residential development with a potential of ~1.1 million sq. ft., further expanding its footprint in the region.

Subhash Ghai Leases Out Andheri West Commercial Property, to Earn ₹2.24 Crore Over 5 Years

Subhash Ghai has leased a 7,500 sq. ft. commercial property in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a total rental income of ₹2.24 crore over five years, as per documents

Rising Prices, Slowing Sales: India’s Housing Sector Enters a Phase of Strategic Pause

India’s residential market entered a phase of consolidation in Q2 2025, with new launches falling 16% year-on-year and sales volumes declining 20%. However, the average price grew 11% across the top 7 cities as demand remained strong in premium and luxury segments, signaling a shift toward more selective, sustainable growth.