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Urban Challenge Fund approves ₹31,000 crore projects within weeks, signalling faster urban infrastructure growth in India.

Urban Challenge Fund Approves ₹31,000 Crore Projects Within Weeks, Says Housing Ministry

Urban Challenge Fund approves ₹31,000 crore projects within weeks, signalling faster urban infrastructure growth in India.
Maharashtra’s new policy ends fragmented construction and introduces a unified approach to build iconic, master-planned townships via a structured Construction & Development Operator model, strict timelines, and integrated design standards.

No More Patchwork Development: State Approves New Policy to Build Iconic, World-Class Townships

Maharashtra’s new policy ends fragmented construction and introduces a unified approach to build iconic, master-planned townships via a structured Construction & Development Operator model, strict timelines, and integrated design standards.
India’s real estate sector closes 2025 on a stable note as sentiment scores hold above 60. Backed by strong office demand, improving funding conditions, and broad-based regional optimism, the market enters 2026 on firmer, more disciplined foundations.

India’s Real Estate to Become a ₹800 Lakh Crore Powerhouse by 2047 — Tier II Cities to Drive the Next Big Boom

A new Colliers–CII report projects India’s real estate sector to grow 20 times by 2047 — reaching USD 5–10 trillion and contributing up to 20% of GDP. Tier II cities, alternative assets, and redevelopment are set to lead the next big boom in India’s housing and infrastructure story.
Affordable housing’s share of sales in India’s top cities has plunged to 18% in H1 2025. US tariffs on Indian exports could further hurt MSMEs—the core buyers of budget homes—risking defaults and slowing launches.

“Redevelopment Must Be Inclusive, Sustainable”: New Report Charts Roadmap for India’s Urban Future

A new report by GRSF and Primus Partners warns India’s cities face an unsustainable future without bold redevelopment reforms. “We must craft urban spaces that are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready,” said Aarti Harbhajanka, MD, Primus Partners, as the study set out a roadmap for zero sprawl, affordable housing, and smart infrastructure by 2047.
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Indian Real Estate Sector Poised to Cross $4.8 Trillion by 2047, PropTech to Reach $600 Billion, Says CREDAI-EY Report

India’s real estate sector is projected to exceed $4.8 trillion by 2047, contributing 18% to the country’s GDP. PropTech, driven by innovations like AI and IoT, is set to grow significantly, reaching a $600 billion market size. Strategic reforms and policy changes are key to unlocking the sector’s full potential.