20 Feb 2026

The Bihar government has announced plans to construct pucca houses for around 1.04 crore families identified under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), subject to approval from the central government. The state's Rural Development Minister informed the legislative assembly that detailed lists of eligible families have been submitted to the Centre and that implementation will begin once clearance is received. Alongside the PMAY-Gramin component, which focuses on rural housing, online applications from about 20 lakh families have been received. The minister also outlined ongoing efforts to support additional housing needs, including schemes for landless persons and replacement houses for earlier beneficiaries whose old structures have become dilapidated. Funding requirements for the Rural Development Department for the upcoming financial year were discussed, with the assembly approving the demand for grants. The announcement reflects Bihar's commitment to expanding access to permanent housing for economically disadvantaged households under national housing programmes.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

19 Feb 2026

The Bombay High Court recently clarified that cooperative society officials, including divisional joint registrars, cannot resolve succession disputes related to housing society membership, as these are civil and property matters requiring legal adjudication. The court overturned a registrar�s decision that had denied membership to a man in a Peddar Road society based on a technical flaw in a nomination form. With most legal heirs supporting the claim, the court emphasized that nominees do not automatically gain ownership and succession disputes must follow personal law and civil procedures.Read more

19 Feb 2026

India's residential housing market in 2025 showed a clear shift towards higher-value homes, with premium properties priced above INR 1 crore making up about 50 % of total annual sales, according to a Knight Frank India report on the real estate sector. In contrast, sales of affordable homes defined as those priced under INR 50 lakh fell roughly 17 % year-on-year, reflecting weaker demand and limited new launches in the lower ticket categories. The overall market remained broadly stable in volume terms, but mid- and lower-tier segments recorded contraction, while higher-end homes recorded moderate growth. Analysts said the divergence points to structural realignment in buyer preferences and developer focus amid macroeconomic strength and affordability challenges in key cities. The trend was evident across major urban centres including the National Capital Region, Mumbai and Bengaluru.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Saheel Properties recently inaugurated Luxton by Saheel in Wakad, marking the start of construction and a new approach to residential living in Pune. Positioned as the city's first 5-star lifestyle residence, Luxton integrates hotel-inspired comfort and attention to detail into everyday life. The project offers unique features like a 4,000 sq. ft. grand lobby, rooftop club, Rooftop Aqua Theatre, and designer home interiors. With dedicated work-from-home pods, wellness zones, and community spaces, it reflects modern lifestyle needs. Luxton builds on Saheel Properties history of introducing Pune-first innovations, offering a home that balances convenience, wellness, and social living.Read more

18 Feb 2026

Keystone Realtors Ltd has been selected for a society redevelopment project with a gross development value of INR 17.75 billion. The mandate adds to the company's growing redevelopment portfolio and highlights its focus on urban housing renewal. Society redevelopment continues to attract developers due to limited land availability and steady demand in established residential locations. While project details remain undisclosed, the size of the GDV points to a sizeable residential development that could support future revenue, subject to regulatory approvals and execution timelines.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Embassy Developments Ltd has received regulatory approval from the real estate authority for its inaugural project in Alibaug, marking a key milestone in the company's expansion beyond Bengaluru. The coastal housing development carries an estimated gross development value of around INR 4 billion and is part of a broader residential push in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region that also includes projects in Worli and Juhu. The approval adds to the firm's growing pipeline of launches, which it has been preparing with significant investment plans and strategic positioning in premium housing markets.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has imposed a monetary penalty on Bhuvanteza Infra LLP for allegedly selling flats in its Akshaya Nagar Heights project in Hyderabad without valid regulatory approval. The RERA adjudicating officer found that the developer launched and sold units without requisite project registration and failed to comply with statutory provisions under the RERA Act, including proper disclosures. The authority directed Bhuvanteza Infra to refund amounts collected from allottees along with interest, and imposed a penalty on the promoter and its director. RERA observed that the violations not only undermined statutory safeguards for buyers but also ignored repeated regulatory notices. The action underscores heightened enforcement by the regulator against unapproved sales and non-compliance in the residential sector.Read more

17 Feb 2026

AU Real Estate on Monday announced that it will invest around INR 1,500 crore to develop a 9-acre luxury housing project in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, as part of its expansion in the Delhi-NCR market. The project, named The Sunflower, will comprise 595 apartments and is expected to generate estimated revenue of about INR 2,000 crore. In the first phase, the company has launched 428 homes for sale, with prices starting from INR 3 crore onwards. The move reflects AU Real Estate's focus on the premium residential segment, where demand has remained steady. The project is aimed at affluent buyers seeking high-end homes with modern amenities in the NCR region.Read more

17 Feb 2026

The National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco) has urged the government to promote affordable housing and incentivise rental accommodation to accelerate progress towards Housing for All and strengthen real estate growth. Addressing a real estate conference, Naredco President Parveen Jain called for further strengthening and uniform implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) across states. He also stressed easier access to finance for developers and homebuyers, along with single-window clearances and faster project approvals. Naredco Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani highlighted the declining share of affordable housing in overall sales and underscored the need for policy incentives, including tax rationalisation, to promote both affordable and rental housing segments.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Vijay Raja Group has secured INR 80 crore in institutional funding from Sundaram Finance to support ongoing residential projects and upcoming developments. The capital will be used to accelerate construction, strengthen the balance sheet, and ensure timely delivery across active sites. With a legacy of over 75 years and a large in-house execution team, the Group has delivered numerous residential projects across South India. The funding also supports a future pipeline of 600,000 square feet planned for launch in the first half of 2026.Read more

17 Feb 2026

China's new home prices continued to decline in the past month, reflecting persistent weakness in the property sector despite policy easing measures. Official data showed monthly prices fell 0.4 per cent, while annual declines deepened to 3.1 per cent, the sharpest in several months. Weak demand, high inventories in smaller cities, and ongoing funding stress for developers continue to weigh on the market. Although leverage caps have been removed and state firms are buying distressed projects, analysts see recovery as gradual and uneven.Read more

16 Feb 2026

American Homes 4 Rent has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly distribution, signalling confidence in its cash flow and operating performance. The decision comes amid steady rental demand and stable occupancy across its single-family rental portfolio. The company has benefited from disciplined cost control and a focus on portfolio quality in recent years. Despite challenges in the wider real estate market, rental housing fundamentals have remained supportive, allowing the REIT to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining a conservative payout strategy.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Signature Global plans to launch a branded luxury housing project in Gurugram with an estimated revenue potential of around INR 5,000 crore. The project will be developed on a 7-acre parcel within its 25-acre landholding on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), offering about 20 lakh sq ft of saleable area. Chairman Pradeep Aggarwal said the company is in talks with hospitality chains for brand association and expects to launch the project in 5-6 months. He also expressed confidence of achieving the revised sales bookings target of INR 10,300 crore this fiscal. The remaining 18 acres will be developed into a large commercial project in partnership with RMZ Group, with an estimated investment of INR 7,500 crore.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Housing prices in Delhi-NCR rose 6 per cent in 2025, marking a sharp moderation after a 49 per cent surge in 2024, according to data from PropTiger, recently acquired by Aurum PropTech. Across the top eight cities, average housing price growth slowed to 6 per cent in 2025 compared with 17 per cent in 2024. Bengaluru recorded the highest annual rise at 13 per cent, while prices in Chennai remained flat. The report noted that resilient pricing and moderated sales volumes reflect a supply-calibrated market where developers maintained price discipline. Analysts attribute the slowdown to softer demand following steep price increases between 2022 and 2024, even as cities like Bengaluru and Ahmedabad continued to see healthy appreciation driven by end-user demand and economic activity.Read more