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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Housing

Why private investment is a key driver of India’s growth & the ‘trump card’ behind Modi-Putin bonhomie

Global media also reported on IMF's upgraded growth forecast due to robust rural consumer spending, and Air India's market share being at its highest in three years.

7.4 lakh evicted in past 2 yrs, highest in 2023, shows report by housing rights body

Housing & Land Rights Network report shows demolition drives disproportionately affect the poor. Major reasons for evictions include anti-encroachment drive, beautification & infra projects.

Why govt plan to develop areas, create walkable communities near transit stations isn’t taking off

Lack of planning & absence of regulations dissuading use of privately-owned vehicles in cities are some of the important factors responsible for slow implementation of the policy in cities.

What explains high housing prices in India? ‘Lack of credible land use planning, shadow economy’

Paper published by New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Social and Economic Progress looks at dataset of past 30 yrs to suggest ways to make housing in India more affordable.

5 months for PMAY-G deadline, many states far behind. Just 35% houses built in April-June quarter

Odisha, Andhra, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, J&K met less than 20% of target for April-June, shows MoSPI report. MP, UP, Karnataka, Manipur, Mizoram didn’t report work done.

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.

With no takers for its 40,000 flats in Delhi, DDA turns to private real estate consultancy for help

Burdened with unsold inventory, Delhi Development Authority will consider changes suggested by consultant and is looking to ‘experiment with dynamic pricing and cross-subsidisation’.

Gen Z, millennials losing hope of owning home due to cost of living crisis, UK survey shows

Many feel the financial squeeze so acutely they take second jobs to make ends meet and are pessimistic about enjoying benefits taken for granted by previous generations.

6,000 flats, Rs 10,000 cr — Centre plans to redevelop 5 govt colonies in Delhi for official housing

Once the plan is final, proposal will be sent to Public Investment Board & then to Union Cabinet for approval. Colonies are located in Andrews Ganj, DIZ Area, Pushp Vihar, Timarpur & Lodhi.

Despite global headwinds, demand for housing remains strong in India

According to a report by ANAROCK Property Consultants, there’s been a 36 percent year-on-year increase from last year. Experts say upward trend will likely persist throughout 2023.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.