Delhi Development Authority has approved landmark projects including the capital's first Transit-Oriented Development housing in Karkardooma with 1,026 flats, a 40-hectare land pooling zone, and a major sports and education complex in Narela, signaling a strategic shift in urban planning priorities.

India's residential real estate sector is projected for massive expansion through 2047, with housing prices expected to rise 5-10% annually while sales volumes double to 10 lakh units, driven by rising incomes, favorable demographics, urban migration, and government infrastructure initiatives.

India's longest underground metro corridor has begun transforming Mumbai's commuting experience while simultaneously driving significant changes in the city's property market, urban development patterns, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Institutional investors in India are increasingly adopting Development Management Agreements (DMAs) to maximize returns while mitigating execution risks in high-value urban real estate projects across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Pune.

The Central Government is set to launch a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund enabling private developers to build and manage public infrastructure in major urban redevelopment zones across India.

NAREDCO, the apex real estate body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has announced new leadership with Parveen Jain taking charge as President and Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani as Chairman, signaling a renewed focus on transparency and sustainable growth.

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to become India's first true aerotropolis, handling 90 million passengers annually and fundamentally transforming the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's economic geography through integrated urban development.

Chandigarh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming India's first slum-free city following the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 at the end of September 2025, completing a 12-year clearance campaign that reclaimed 520 acres of government land valued at ₹21,000 crore.

CREDAI-Colliers report reveals India's real estate sector could reach $5-10 trillion by 2047, comprising 20% of GDP, driven by urbanization, REIT growth, and sustainable development trends.

A comprehensive Square Yards analysis reveals that India's eight largest cities have witnessed their urban development footprint expand from 2,136 sq km to 4,308 sq km between 1995-2025, with Pune leading at 332% growth.

India's eight largest cities have nearly doubled their urban footprint since 1995, with Pune leading at 332% growth, according to Square Yards' comprehensive 30-year expansion study.

Bain Capital and Sattva Group partner with Colive to launch $100 million co-living platform targeting India's urban rental housing market with tech-enabled solutions.

Navsari Municipal Corporation has intensified enforcement against unauthorized constructions, demolishing illegal structures across residential and commercial zones while implementing stricter compliance measures for urban development.

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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.