Nearly half of Indian homebuyers express deep concern as property prices skyrocket 50% since 2023. Survey reveals only 21% proceeding with purchases while affordable housing demand plummets from 40% to 17%. Get complete market analysis and buyer sentiment insights.

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.

Bandhan Bank will sell its ₹775-crore affordable house loan portfolio to Avenue Capital-backed Arcil for ₹280 crore. A planned cash transaction by the bank addresses financial challenges for low-income households struggling to repay housing loans of ₹10-12 lakh.