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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Topic: Homebuyers

Housing is not a smart investment for the Indian middle class anymore

India’s property market is rigged—there's a reason housing isn't affordable for all.

Flat buyers still stuck, SC likely to review I-T dept’s Rs 33,000 cr claim on Jaypee Infratech

SC may use powers under Article 142 to examine claim after Suraksha & Lakshdeep — companies that took over JIL's assets & liabilities — said Rs 33,000 cr debt would delay flat delivery.

State-run NBCC coming up with 13,000 apartments at Amrapali’s vacant plots in Greater Noida

Construction will start in June at Centurian Park, Golf Homes, Leisure Park, Leisure Valley, and Dream Valley — all located in Tech Zone-IV sector.

Bank loans to higher floor-area ratio, how state-run NBCC plans to complete stuck Amrapali projects

Higher floor area ratio will allow National Buildings Construction Corporation to construct more flats in the five projects that have unused land and sell them to pay off Amrapali's pending dues.

Why homeowners are celebrating RBI’s latest order to banks on asset-related papers

Central bank has issued new rules regarding quick release of loan-related asset documents, which are expected to benefit borrowers, especially homeowners.

Expert panel calls for ‘immediate’ registration & possession for homebuyers despite builders’ ‘dues’

14-member panel led by ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has also suggested measures, including a ‘model package’ for Noida & Greater Noida, to expedite completion of stalled housing projects.

Safai karamcharis to farmers & homebuyers, why wave of protests is hitting Greater Noida authority

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) office resembles a dharna site, with different groups demanding their due. They are vesting hopes in new CEO Ravi Kumar NG.

Greater Noida is a graveyard of great Indian middle-class dream. Can buy home, but can’t own

Builders have been arrested and some declared insolvent. But owners are yet to get their flats. They are banding together on WhatsApp, mobilising Twitter storms, visiting consumer courts, and forming forums.

2024, farmers, homebuyers — Yogi’s ‘favourite officer’ has task cut out as Greater Noida CEO

Former Gorakhpur district magistrate IAS Ravikumar NG takes over from Ritu Maheshwari after local BJP leaders tell CM that administration needed a leg-up.

SC strikes down West Bengal law regulating real estate sector, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

The apex court, however, said the homebuyers who purchased properties under the state law before today's verdict, will not have to worry as their registration would remain valid.

On Camera

Stop telling South Indians to learn Hindi. In Hyderabad, languages coexist without imposition

I was surprised when Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocated for Hindi—at a time when states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are opposing its imposition.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.