A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.

Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance (AHFL) has reinforced its position as India’s leading affordable housing loan provider with a significant 47% gain since its IPO in May. Analysts attribute this growth to the company’s large network and the government’s strong push for affordable housing.

October 2024 saw record property registrations in Mumbai owing to a good purchasing season. Mumbai's property registration revenue is estimated at ₹1,081 crore as of October 29, 2024, as reported by Maharashtra's IGR. An increase of 52% from the ₹712 crore recorded on Diwali in November 2023.

The launch of 12 industrial smart cities in India will transform the industry. These smart cities reduce risks and ease logistics by providing a plug-and-play environment for enterprises. Through innovation, cooperation, and crucial infrastructure, they want to change the MSME sector.

Recent TDR regulation amendments in Mumbai could jeopardise the city's growing real estate industry. With developers being forced to get a percentage of their TDR from the Dharavi redevelopment project at higher rates, home prices may rise.

Mumbai's East Coast is becoming a real estate and commercial hub thanks to massive infrastructural investments. East Coast residential and commercial activity is ready to boom as Colaba to Wadala, encompassing Sewri and Byculla, expands.

Indian real estate investors are increasingly targeting developing cities. Real estate hotspots are coming to these cities due to urbanisation, infrastructural expansion, and changing work paradigms. Ghar explains why these cities will change Indian real estate in detail.

India's real estate investment trust (REIT) market grew 31% in 2023, the most in Asia-Pacific, despite a 7% fall overall the $252 billion Asian REIT industry. This increase bodes well for investors in India's young but growing REIT industry.

The COVID-19 epidemic and shifting lifestyles have transformed co-living. Due to demand, co-living operators are prioritising one-bedroom hall kitchen (BHK) flats.

DLF reported a 23% year-on-year growth in net profit to ₹646 crore in Q1FY25. Outstanding growth was fuelled by ₹6,404 crore in sales bookings, a 214% rise from the previous year. The company's consolidated revenue increased 14% year-over-year to ₹1,730 crore.

In Budget 2024, India allocates heavily on housing, infrastructure, and livelihood initiatives to boost rural and urban growth. Government strategies promote inclusive growth and economic stability, benefiting millions across. Find Ghar.tv budget analysis.

Amazon will lease over 1.1 million sq ft of office space from Sattva Group in North Bengaluru, expanding its operations there. Amazon will occupy the 11-story office tower in Sattva Horizon business park near the international airport, which will house roughly 7,000 people.

Mapletree Investments, a Singapore-based private equity organisation, bought a 41-acre Bengaluru property tract from Adarsh Developers. At over ₹1,900 crore, the acquisition is part of Adarsh Developers' debt reduction strategy. The site has 7 million square feet of development potential.

Bank lending to commercial real estate, including residential projects, rose 23% last fiscal year excluding the HDFC-HDFC Bank merger. Loans totaled Rs 3.97 lakh crore. Including the merger, growth rose to 38.9%, with Rs 4.48 lakh crore in loans as of March 31.

PNB Housing Finance aims to raise its loan portfolio by 17% in FY25, the biggest expansion since 2019. A strong capital position has allowed the firm to concentrate on retail lending, which currently accounts for 97% of its operations, including affordable housing.