Team L&M Aratt Developers has unveiled Aratt Escapes – Summer and Sage, a 22-acre premium plotted villa development located just 20 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport. Designed as a future-ready residential destination, the project redefines plotted living by combining structured master planning, hospitality-led amenities, and long-term asset value – a rare proposition in the plotted […]Read More
Real Estate – Property, Investments & Market Insights
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Dr Prashant Thakur The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through India’s real estate sector—particularly in South Mumbai, where property prices are poised to climb further. With shipping delays, rising input costs, and supply chain disruptions, developers are facing a perfect storm—one that could significantly impact construction timelines and push luxury […]Read More
Akash Pharande As the world grapples with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, many Indian retirees are closely tracking how global events impact their savings and investments. Amid these concerns, one important question often goes unnoticed: Is the house you own still the right fit for your life? Housing is one of the largest financial commitments […]Read More
Team L&M The role of women in India’s real estate market is undergoing a powerful transformation. No longer just participants in home-buying decisions, women are increasingly emerging as independent investors and property owners. According to the ANAROCK H2 2025 Consumer Sentiment Survey, the number of women interested in buying homes priced above INR 90 lakh […]Read More
Dr Prashant Thakur In 2025, Dubai recorded $250 billion in real estate transactions, the highest in its history. Dubai offers some of the highest rental yields globally, generally ranging between 6 and 9 per cent. Indians are the largest foreign investor group, accounting for 20–22 per cent of all foreign property purchases. Residential property prices […]Read More
Anil Pharande The recent news stories about the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) have been nothing short of extraordinary. People get anxious when the Supreme Court says that a regulator has turned into a ‘rehabilitation center’ for retiring officials. But for me, this uproar not as a sign of failure but as a crucial turning […]Read More
HOME & LIVING
PROPERTY & HOUSING
‘No major announcement for affordable housing is a major disappoiontment’
Anuj Puri The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on sustained economic growth, infrastructure development, MSMEs, tourism, high-speed rail corridors, and manufacturing. For the real estate sector, the Budget delivers limited direct benefits but several indirect advantages. It acts more as a growth catalyst than an immediate rescue. Affordable Housing Still Overlooked A major disappointment for the […]Read More
Anil Pharande The ongoing Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal (PCMC) elections are about more than politics. They will determine the future of infrastructure, affordable housing, and livability. Millions of people are moving to these cities for jobs, homes, and better quality of life. At the same time, the Union Budget 2026 is expected to address urban […]Read More
Anuj Puri India is at a critical juncture in its housing market. While headlines celebrate record sales of luxury apartments and rising real estate prices, millions of Indians face the harsh reality of inaccessible housing. Without urgent policy intervention in Budget 2026, the gap between luxury homeowners and those struggling for basic homes will only […]Read More
Akash Pharande The Pune residential real estate market in 2025 was a mixed story – below the city’s strong fundamentals was a lot of stress. The city went from a period of rapid growth to a more stable, selective market, with affordability and changing buyer demographics becoming more defining characteristics in the year. The Highs: […]Read More