Land Reforms Could Unlock Affordable Housing in India: Why Policy Changes Matter Now India’s housing story is entering a decisive phase. Urbanisation continues to accelerate. Aspirations for homeownership continue to rise. Yet affordability still remains a major hurdle. Recently, Rajiv Gauba from NITI Aayog delivered a strong message: land reforms can dramatically reduce housing costs and unlock...
Ghaziabad–Jewar RRTS Corridor: Transforming Airport Travel in NCR The National Capital Region (NCR) is on the verge of a massive transport upgrade. The Uttar Pradesh government, along with key agencies, has prioritized the Ghaziabad–Jewar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. This 72-km high-speed rail link will connect Ghaziabad to the upcoming Noida International Airport (Jewar) via...
SWAMIH Fund Emerges as a Game-Changer, Delivers 61,000 Homes from Stalled Projects Across India India’s real estate sector has struggled for years with stalled housing projects. Thousands of families waited endlessly. EMIs continued. Rent never stopped. Confidence collapsed. However, the SWAMIH Fund has changed that reality. By December 15, the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing...
DDA Towering Heights Phase 2 Launch: Premium 2BHK Flats Redefine Urban Living in East Delhi The Delhi Development Authority has kicked off 2026 with a major residential announcement. It has launched Phase 2 of the DDA Towering Heights project at the East Delhi Hub in Karkardooma. This development already stands as Delhi’s first housing project under the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)...
Delhi Government to Create Centralised Digital Database of All Land Assets The Delhi government has taken a major step toward modernising land governance by announcing the creation of a centralised digital database of all government-owned land assets. The initiative will operate through the Delhi Asset Management Information System, commonly known as DAMIS. The platform aims to bring transparency,...
Starlink Opens First India Office in Delhi, Neighbouring OpenAI at World Trade Centre Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially planted its flag in India. Ahead of its commercial launch, the satellite broadband giant has opened its first India office at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Nauroji Nagar, Delhi. Notably, this address already hosts OpenAI’s India office, instantly turning the complex into a...
Delhi Agricultural Land Circle Rate Set for Historic Hike: What It Means for Farmers and Investors Delhi is preparing for one of its biggest land valuation shifts in decades. After nearly 17 years of stagnation, the government plans to revise agricultural land circle rate. The proposed hike could go up to eight times in select areas. This decision has the potential to reshape land economics across the...
Delhi’s Baansera to Get a Stunning Houseboat-Style Convention Centre Delhi is soon set to witness a unique addition to its cityscape a houseboat-style convention centre at Baansera on the Yamuna floodplain. This ambitious project by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) aligns with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s vision of transforming the riverfront into an accessible and eco-friendly public...
Delhi’s Big Housing Paradox: 34,000 DDA Flats Remain Unsold as Narela Stands Half-Empty Delhi faces an unusual moment again. Thousands of ready flats remain empty. Buyers still search for homes, yet many DDA units sit untouched. The gap widens each year, and now the numbers look more worrying than ever. The latest reply tabled in Parliament confirms this. Delhi Development Authority still holds...
After 10 Years, Delhi Plans Major Circle Rate Overhaul: How Will It Impact Homebuyers ? Delhi finally moves toward a major circle rate revision, and understandably, it brings both curiosity and concern among homebuyers. For context, circle rates government-defined minimum property prices haven’t changed since 2014. Meanwhile, market property prices haven’t just risen, they have skyrocketed in...