GST cuts on construction inputs may benefit affordable housing in peripheral areas first, as developers pass on savings. Experts expect visible impact in 3–6 months, especially where land costs are lower.

A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.

Prestige Estates Projects, a prominent real estate developer, disclosed its intention to allocate the ₹5,000 crore it raised through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) earlier this month.

Mapletree Investments, a Singapore-based private equity organisation, bought a 41-acre Bengaluru property tract from Adarsh Developers. At over ₹1,900 crore, the acquisition is part of Adarsh Developers' debt reduction strategy. The site has 7 million square feet of development potential.