At the UN Human Rights Council, RSKS activist Neha urged governments to treat safe housing as a fundamental human right and address the global housing crisis. She highlighted the impact on vulnerable communities and pointed to India's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana as an example of large-scale a
IIFL Home Finance Limited secured a USD 300 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to expand access to affordable housing finance for lower-income borrowers, specifically targeting women in India. The financing package represents the company's first syndicated external commer
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27: Greyhawk Precast, a division of Aspect Global Ventures, one of India's fastest-growing conglomerates, has entered a strategic partnership with Finland-based Elematic Oyj to bring advanced precast and mechanised construction technology to India. The
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a senior secured debt financing package of up to USD 108 million (in Indian rupee equivalent) with Aavas Financiers Limited to expand access to affordable housing loans for lower-income households and business loans for micro, small, and medium-siz
To realise the mantra of Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat, various projects for the holistic development of cities across the state are progressing rapidly under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Modernising outdated building codes will be essential to make low-carbon construction the standard in India, especially as nearly 70 per cent of the buildings that will exist in 2050 are yet to be built, said Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej Enterprises Group, in an exclusive con
Addressing the NAREDCO Conclave 2026 on its second day here, Khattar on Saturday indicated that a dedicated fund could be set up to finance stalled housing projects from the pre-RERA period, in line with broader industry suggestions, so that both their promoters and buyers can reach a win-wi
He noted that while the overall industry is growing, the sector meant for low-income buyers is shrinking. "The biggest problem we see today in housing is in the affordable housing segment," Hiranandani said.
Vasai (Maharashtra) [India], February 11: Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) during the calendar year 2026, Suraksha Smart City, Vasai is ready to begin the phased delivery of 5,868 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) homes. One of the largest integrated township developments in the M
Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), reaffirming the state government's commitment to providing affordable housing and promoting planned township develo
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 6: East Bengaluru has observed a dramatic shift in terms of residential demand, driven by factors like growing infrastructure, employment hubs, and best-in-class social amenities. Particularly, areas like Whitefield and Hoskote, along with surrounding
New Delhi [India], February 3: M-SANVI Real Estate Pvt. Ltd., a leading real estate firm based out of Delhi-NCR, has observed that affordable housing continues to remain the primary driver of residential demand in West Delhi, particularly in emerging micro-markets such as Uttam Nagar and Dwa