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Transport restrictions from Tamil Nadu have disrupted supplies of sand and jelly to Karnataka, while cement and steel prices continue to rise. Bengaluru builders face higher construction costs, slower sales and potential delays to project completion.
11:50 PMEconomic Times Realty
MahaRERA approved 435 housing projects in Maharashtra in October 2026, representing an estimated investment of ₹23,719 crore and nearly 32,981 apartments. The approvals expand the state’s housing pipeline while renewing concerns about project execution, affordability and buyer protection.
5:55 AMThe Property TimesSummary
Transport restrictions from Tamil Nadu have disrupted supplies of sand and jelly to Karnataka, while cement and steel prices continue to rise. Bengaluru builders face higher construction costs, slower sales and potential delays to project completion.
A 33% increase in construction costs is compressing builder margins as demand weakens. Developers may
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The squeeze could make Bengaluru housing more expensive while increasing the risk of project delays and developer distress.
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MahaRERA approved 435 housing projects in Maharashtra in October 2026, representing an estimated investment of ₹23,719 crore and nearly 32,981 apartments. The approvals expand the state’s housing pipeline while renewing concerns about project execution, affordability and buyer protection.
The decisive shift is from approval volume to delivery risk: thousands of sanctioned homes will
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A larger housing pipeline will not ease Maharashtra’s affordability pressures unless approved projects reach buyers on time and with credible protections.
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