Construction Costs Rise 25% Amid Global Conflicts: CREDAI
NEW DELHI: Since the onset of global conflicts, construction costs have surged by over 25%, primarily due to supply chain interruptions, labor migration, and increased prices for raw materials. Top builders have noted shortages of essential materials, which are exacerbating the issue. Vikas Oberoi, chairman and managing director of Oberoi Realty, expressed during the FY26 earnings call, “Rising costs for energy, aluminum, and glass are stressing us out. This affects the entire industry and is beginning to take a toll.” Experts believe that these crises may serve as a catalyst for leaders to outpace less agile competitors within the industry.…