The GST Council's GoM proposes increasing the affordable home price barrier from ₹45 lakh to ₹55 lakh. If authorised, this might help budget homebuyers by matching GST incentives with growing property prices and increasing housing accessibility throughout India.

A sharp rise in demand for high-end homes priced at ₹4 crore and above is driving the Indian luxury real estate market to a huge boom in 2024. Rich buyers are prioritising better living situations, which is causing big towns to grow a lot. Ghar checks numbers and trends defining India luxury realty.

The Maharashtra houses and Area Development Authority has long promised affordable houses. However, a recent decision has caused major changes in low-income property pricing between 2023 and 2024.

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) would increase application opportunities. In March and June 2025, the Mumbai Board will hold a lottery for 3,000 residences. Patrawala Chawl in Goregaon may provide 2,500 of these dwellings.

Mumbai's first underground metro line is open after delays and controversy. This Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the 12.5 kilometre Aarey-BKC metro line's first phase. The new metro line would cut travel time from Aarey to BKC to 22.30 minutes, down from an hour.

High land prices and lengthy clearance delays are limiting Indian real estate project debuts. Land acquisition, regulatory difficulties, and legal issues are causing a supply-demand mismatch in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR.

The Madh-Versova cable-stayed bridge, worth 3,246 crore rupees, would lessen travel lengths by 3–4 km and boost communication between Versova and Madh. The bridge will be open 24 hours a day. Constructed in around 36 months, this 2.06 km bridge will boost infrastructure & Madh property prices.

In 2024, Mumbai sold 21 of 25 ultra-luxury properties in India's top 25 cities. HNIs and ultra-HNIs drove demand for mansions exceeding Rs 40 crore, worth Rs 2,443 crore. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Bengaluru became luxury property hotspots as transactions increased.

Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL) plans to raise 6,560 crore via an IPO, including new share issuance and a sale. With quick expansion since its founding, a broad loan portfolio, and sound financials, BHFL can capitalise on India's rising housing demand.

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.

Real estate consultant Anarock reports that residential property prices in India's top seven cities have risen 45% in five years. Due to increased demand and fresh supplies, some micro marketplaces have seen price spikes of up to 90%.

Mumbai's commerce and business sector benefited from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) awarding industrial plots in its Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for almost twice the reserve price to nine winning bidders. This exceptional land demand shows the region's economic potential.

Many middle-class Indians are losing their goal of home ownership as property prices rise, making affordable homes scarce. With the average property costing ₹1.2 crore to ₹1.4 crore, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve.

Godrej Properties and Sobha won three important land lots in a Greater Noida Authority auction. The auction saw strong participation, exceeding the reserve price of ₹738 crore with offers totalling ₹1,500 crore.

Star Kangana Ranaut has placed her Pali Hill mansion in Bandra West for sale at a price of ₹40 crore, causing a stir in the Mumbai luxury real estate market.