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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: DDA housing

DDA turned into Delhi Destruction Authority & why we applaud the market taking revenge

A DDA flat was a privilege in a city where almost nobody could build anything. Its inventory of unsold flats now exceeds 40,000 at a value of Rs 18,000 crore, and it's still building more.

No reduction in DDA’s liabilities of over Rs 10,000 cr since 2022, unsold housing inventory to blame

Delhi Development Authority has been left with 16,000 unsold houses, with another 24,000 yet to be put on sale. It has now fixed revenue target at Rs 4,600 cr for upcoming housing scheme.

‘Nudge to adapt to new living conditions’ — DDA may get NGO to ‘teach’ EWS residents civic awareness

Delhi Development Authority officials say the likely awareness building will include education on 'proper disposal of waste & its segregation at source”, as well as need for schooling for kids.

DDA proposes tweaks in slum redevelopment policy to lure pvt players, make it more commercially viable

While the proposals increase maximum remunerative component given to developers to 50% from current 40%, minimum plot area for rehabilitation reduced to 50% from present 60%.

Decades-old rule set to go, you’ll soon be able to buy DDA flat even if you own a house in Delhi

Delhi Development Authority awaits housing ministry nod to implement relaxation. Moved aimed at ensuring that fresh housing stock does not go unsold while old inventory is piling up.

1st come 1st served, quick online bookings — DDA woos buyers with new scheme, but it’s all old inventory

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is trying to attract more buyers for its housing schemes, which have seen low public interest in...

MCD polls: BJP targets AAP’s slum & middle-class vote bank, promises better homes, facilities

The polls to a unified Delhi civic body are slated for 4 December; votes will be counted on the 7th.

The ‘rise’ of Delhi: How land policy changes ushered in new high-rise apartment culture

Private real estate developers like DLF, Unity, Parsvnath, Godrej, TARC and others are changing the skyline of what was traditionally a low-rise city.

Delhi govt slashes circle rates by 20% for properties across all categories in city

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, It is the duty of our government to take all steps to further reduce the financial burden on the common man.

DDA launches new housing scheme with 1354 flats, costliest house worth Rs 2.14 crore

The scheme is completely online from processing of application to possession of flats. The applicant will have to visit DDA only for the purpose of execution deed.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Committed to joint command, control, combat capability & theaterisation’—Navy chief

Mhow: The Navy is committed to synergising its command control, communications and combat capability with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force with...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.