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India’s Real Estate Needs ₹50 Lakh Crore by 2036: Report

NEW DELHI: According to a report from Anarock Capital, India’s real estate sector will need nearly ₹50 lakh crore in capital over the next decade to sustain its growth. The report points to a shift in the sector’s financing landscape, evolving from a fragmented, NBFC-led model to a more organized, institutional framework supported by banks, alternative investment funds, real estate investment trusts, private credit, and government initiatives. However, it highlights that capital is primarily concentrated among established developers and in major metropolitan areas, which results in disparities in affordable housing, smaller developers, and tier II and III cities. Despite a…

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Shivalik Small Bank Nears Deal with ManiBhavnam Home Finance

KOLKATA: Shivalik Small Finance Bank, supported by Japan’s largest lender, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), is nearing completion of its acquisition of Delhi-based ManiBhavnam Home Finance for ₹109 crore. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved this acquisition, with Shivalik currently seeking clearance from the Registrar of Companies. The deal will involve both share swaps and a cash component, according to sources familiar with the situation. “The acquisition aims to enhance Shivalik’s footprint in the affordable housing sector, further financial inclusion efforts, broaden secured lending, and extend geographical reach in North India,” a bank spokesperson stated. Over the past…

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SBI Calls for Review of Affordable Housing Definition Amid Loan Surge

MUMBAI: The State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest lender, has requested a review of the definition of affordable housing, pointing to a significant rise in the average size of home loans recently. Chairman C.S. Setty stated that SBI, which commands the largest share in the competitive affordable housing segment, has observed that the average loan size has increased to ₹51 lakh, up from ₹35-40 lakh just two years ago. Setty emphasized, “The definition of affordable homes needs to be revised. This is what we have consistently communicated to the Government of India,” during a post-earnings interaction with reporters.…

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Haryana Updates Allotment Rates for Affordable Housing Projects

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Policy-2013, increasing the allotment rates for apartment units in affordable group housing projects by 10-12%. During a meeting led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the Cabinet authorized this amendment under section 9A of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, according to an official statement. The allotment rates for apartment units are specified in Clause 5(i) of the Affordable Housing Policy-2013. These rates were first established in 2013, with revisions in 2021 and 2023. The decision comes following requests from industry representatives, including the…

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Ludhiana Trust Lacks New Affordable Housing Plans for 20 Years

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is experiencing a significant slowdown in urban development, having not introduced an affordable housing scheme for residents in nearly two decades. Once the leading force behind Ludhiana’s residential projects, the trust has now shifted its attention to small-scale developments under municipal jurisdiction. With the Atal Apartment project, delayed for years, expected to wrap up by December 2026, officials caution that LIT may soon be left with no active projects. This lack of government-supported options is pushing residents toward expensive private developers or illegal colonies. Two Decades of Inaction The glory days of LIT’s planning…

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PMAY-U 2.0 Extended to Sept 2026; Aims for 1 Crore Urban Homes

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Central Government has extended the deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) until September 30, 2026, to support the completion of ongoing housing projects and the release of necessary funds, as stated by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, in a written response to the Lok Sabha. Initiated on June 25, 2015, PMAY-U aims to ensure eligible urban households across India have access to durable housing with essential civic amenities. Learning from the previous implementation of the scheme, the government has launched PMAY-U 2.0, effective September 1, 2024. This…

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High-Priced Homes Out of Reach for Middle Class: Punjab HC

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised grave concerns regarding the skyrocketing costs of residential plots and flats auctioned by government development agencies in the Tricity—Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali—asserting these prices have made home ownership unattainable for middle-class and salaried professionals. The court has instructed the governments of Haryana, Punjab, and UT Chandigarh to develop a proposal aimed at addressing affordable housing, suggesting alternatives like lottery systems for all societal segments, including the salaried and middle class. “It seems that state authorities have begun prioritizing profit, abandoning the common citizen. The auction prices for residential properties are exorbitant,”…

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Haryana Assembly Approves Housing Board Merger with HSVP

CHANDIGARH: The Housing Board Haryana, a government housing entity active for 55 years, was officially dissolved on Friday after the Haryana Assembly sanctioned its merger into the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). This occurred amidst symbolic resistance from opposition Congress leaders. This decision was made during the assembly’s first Budget session, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who was also the minister in charge, introduced the merger resolution. Saini explained that the roles of the Housing Board and HSVP were largely similar and assured that the interests of the Housing Board employees would be protected. The government has been working…

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Odisha Officials Visit Chennai for Affordable Housing Insights

BHUBANESWAR: A delegation from the Odisha government recently visited Chennai to explore affordable housing and urban habitat programs backed by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), according to an official statement released on Friday. Led by Usha Padhee, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, the team aimed to understand successful models of affordable housing delivery, institutional strengthening, innovative financing frameworks, and sustainable urban habitat development in Tamil Nadu. During their visit, Padhee, along with officials from the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), engaged in detailed discussions with senior representatives from the Tamil…

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UP Approves Policy to Redevelop Buildings Over 25 Years Old

GHAZIABAD: On February 10, the Uttar Pradesh government announced the Urban Redevelopment Policy, 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework for redeveloping unsafe and dilapidated buildings that contribute to “urban decay” and pose risks to residents statewide. The policy allows for the redevelopment of both public and private housing projects that are at least 25 years old and cover a minimum of 1,500 square meters, contingent on a mandatory structural audit. Additionally, defunct industrial units shuttered for over three years and declared bankrupt by the National Company Law Tribunal, without any ongoing legal disputes, are also eligible. Government agencies will oversee the…