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India’s property market splits between affordability stress and commercial strength

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11:56 PMEconomic Times

Home sales cool, prices climb: Is India's housing market getting too expensive?

Summary

Residential sales fell 6.1% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, even as average prices increased 1% from the previous quarter to Rs 10,153 per square foot. Bengaluru led the price gains with a 26% surge, widening the gap between housing costs and sales momentum.

The market is shifting from broad-based volume growth toward price-led expansion, with affordability becoming the

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Why it matters

Rising prices alongside weaker sales could mark the point where housing demand starts losing momentum to affordability limits.

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10:18 AMEconomic Times Realty

Delhi master plan 2047 unveiled; envisages 40 lakh affordable homes

Summary

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes about 40 lakh new affordable homes, redevelopment of existing residential areas and planned expansion through land pooling. It also includes transit-oriented development, higher FAR incentives, regularisation of unauthorised colonies and protection of heritage assets.

The plan shifts Delhi's housing strategy toward large-scale supply, redevelopment and more intensive use of

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Delhi is proposing a four-million-home pipeline, but delivery will hinge on land assembly, infrastructure and credible implementation.

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5:56 AMEconomic Times

Indian realty market remains divided amid affordability pressures and GCC-led commercial demand

Summary

India's commercial property market is gaining from strong leasing activity, lower vacancies and continued office absorption by Global Capability Centres. Flexible workspace operators are growing rapidly, while REITs benefit from attractive yields and the prospect of supportive tax reforms.

Commercial real estate is outperforming as GCC expansion sustains office demand, but affordability pressures continue

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Why it matters

India's property cycle is splitting between resilient, income-generating commercial assets and affordability-constrained housing.

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4:59 AMEconomic Times

India's REIT sector has substantial room to grow: CareEdge Ratings

Summary

More than 150 million square feet of office space could become eligible for REIT ownership in India by 2031, according to CareEdge Ratings. Listed REITs have remained resilient because of strong leasing demand, rising occupancy, rental income growth and controlled leverage.

The potential addition of 150 million square feet materially expands the pipeline for India's REIT

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A larger pool of eligible offices could deepen India's REIT market and give investors broader access to commercial real estate income.

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Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

11:23 PMEconomic Times

Are DLF, Godrej Properties, Sobha, other realty stocks heading for a rally? Here is why analysts remain bullish

Summary

Analysts remain positive on selected real-estate stocks despite a weak first quarter and recent market volatility. They point to low inventory, strong pre-sales guidance and healthy REIT leasing activity, with DLF, Sobha, Lodha and commercial REITs among their preferred long-term exposures.

The bullish case rests on sector fundamentals that have held up better than quarterly earnings,

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Why it matters

Analysts are treating the sector's temporary earnings weakness as a buying opportunity, but the rally will depend on actual pre-sales and leasing delivery.

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11:05 PMEconomic Times Realty

Ghaziabad development body set to clear stalled Ansal township map

Summary

The Ghaziabad Development Authority board is expected to approve the layout for the stalled Ansal township after the Supreme Court criticised delays and directed the state government and GDA to consider the proposal. One City Infrastructure will complete the project, potentially giving 1,600 waiting homebuyers a path to possession.

The decisive shift is regulatory clearance after years of delay, not construction progress itself. Approval

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Why it matters

A long-blocked approval could unlock homes for 1,600 buyers while setting a precedent for stalled projects across the region.

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11:51 AMThe Property Times

Arkade Developers Expands Luxury Portfolio with the launch of Arkade Sapphire in Santacruz West

Summary

Arkade Developers has launched Arkade Sapphire, a limited-edition residential project offering exclusive three-bedroom suites in Santacruz West, Mumbai. The developer is positioning the project around its construction quality and record of timely delivery.

Arkade is using a constrained, luxury-focused product to deepen its presence in one of Mumbai's

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Why it matters

The launch reflects Mumbai developers' continued shift toward scarce, high-value housing in established luxury markets.

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