India's building materials sector is set for a strong H2 FY26 recovery, with Century Plyboards, Cera Sanitaryware, and Kajaria Ceramics emerging as top stocks to watch as housing demand revives and urbanisation accelerates.

India's green building sector has entered a decisive phase, shifting from certifications to comprehensive net-zero strategies. With over 13.76 billion sq ft of certified green space and 75% of office leasing now in sustainable buildings.

Mumbai-based industrial real estate developer Godwitt Construction has announced plans to double its operational footprint to 1 crore square feet by 2029, while launching specialized verticals in cold storage infrastructure and blue-collar workforce housing across India's key industrial corridors.

India's construction sector is witnessing a paradigm shift as warehousing evolves from basic storage to a strategic asset, driven by rising costs, sustainability demands, and complex supply chains that are reshaping how projects are planned and executed.

The Telangana government disbursed ₹2,233 crore to Indiramma Housing Scheme beneficiaries in 2025, with over 2.18 lakh units under construction receiving milestone-linked payments directly into bank accounts.

Real estate developer Abhinandan Lodha is streamlining operations and integrating proptech solutions to drive profitability in the affordable housing segment through cost efficiency and digital innovation.

Major Indian real estate developers are experiencing severe cash flow pressures despite improved profitability, as the housing market enters its mid-cycle phase, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities analysis.

GST Council's new tax restructuring could significantly reduce construction costs and boost India's real estate market across residential and commercial segments starting September 22.

Real estate industry warns that rising state-level charges could neutralize GST reform benefits on construction materials in India's property sector.

GST rate cuts on construction materials and policy reforms are expected to drive significant growth in India's real estate sector during the festive quarter, with enhanced affordability and renewed buyer confidence across metro and tier-2 markets.

Indian cement prices have surged 8% in FY25 as petroleum coke costs hit 4-month highs, creating significant pressure on real estate developers and infrastructure projects during peak construction season.

Ashiana Housing Limited announces ₹425 crore investment for FY2025-26 to expand senior living projects across India, targeting land acquisition and construction for the growing elderly population market.

India faces a severe affordable housing crisis with shortages projected to reach 30 million units by 2030, as supply-demand gaps widen due to weak private investment and regulatory challenges.

Jindal Stainless and Whiteland Corporation have announced their groundbreaking collaboration that introduces stainless steel rebars to Indian residential construction for the first time through The Westin Residences project in Gurugram.

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