ANUJ PURI
Home loan EMI for these borrowers will go up as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps: Know the impact on Rs 25 lakh-Rs 2 cr home loans
RBI repo rate: Borrowers with home loans linked to External Benchmark Linked Rates will see an increase in their EMIs. The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate, impacting the cost of borrowing. This is the first repo rate change since December 2025 and will influence many floating rate loans. Home loan borrowers had previously benefited from reduced rates but now face higher payments.
India's housing construction pipeline nearly doubles to $430 billion in 2025: Report
India’s housing construction pipeline nearly doubled to $430 billion in 2025 from $235 billion in 2019, reflecting strong post-pandemic demand, according to a CREDAI-Anarock report. Residential projects accounted for 85% of total real estate under construction, while the broader pipeline across residential and commercial segments reached $503 billion in 2025.
Home sales increase by 3% annually during July-September
Home sales in the top seven cities have shown signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2026. Total sales increased by 3% compared to the same period last year, with approximately 100,220 units sold. Mumbai Metropolitan Region recorded the highest sales among these cities, followed by Bengaluru and Hyderabad. New housing supply rose by 18% year-on-year, with Mumbai again leading the numbers.
Housing sales rise 3% to over 1 lakh units across top seven cities in Q3: Anarock
Housing sales in India's major cities rose by 3 percent during the July to September quarter of 2026. Overall sales in value terms increased by 2 percent compared to the previous year. Notably, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Bengaluru showed significant growth in sales. However, declines were observed in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata during the same period.
Anarock acquires 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for nearly Rs 250 crore
Anarock has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for Rs 250 crore. This acquisition positions DSP to further enhance its design and architectural services while maintaining its founding leadership. The firm is known for its extensive portfolio across major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Bengaluru. DSP has successfully completed over 1,000 projects, showcasing its capabilities in various sectors.
3BHKs emerge as top choice for Indian homebuyers, Rs 90 lakh-Rs 1.5 crore the preferred budget
Indian homebuyers increasingly prefer larger three-bedroom homes, with nearly half of respondents opting for this configuration. The Rs 90 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore budget bracket is the most preferred price segment. Rising housing prices are a concern, yet most buyers intend to proceed with purchases. End-users drive demand for larger homes, viewing them as long-term lifestyle value.
Shalimar acquires 3-acre Lucknow land parcel for ₹450 crore, highest in tier 2 city
Shalimar Corp has acquired a three-acre land parcel in Lucknow for ₹450 crore. This acquisition marks a significant deal within tier two cities. Developers are actively acquiring land in prime locations due to rising demand. Consumers now seek planned neighborhoods with quality construction and modern amenities. This trend indicates a new wave of real estate growth in tier two cities.
Why is Bengaluru and Hyderabad real estate booming? What’s making micro markets surge? Anuj Puri answers
Anuj Puri from Anarock Group highlighted the surge in real estate demand in India due to Global Capability Centres from the US and a thriving startup ecosystem. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad have experienced notable growth. He emphasized that the market remains balanced between supply and demand, supported by better infrastructure and connectivity.
Anarock buys 75 pc stake in myHQ for Rs 125 crore
"We have acquired 75 per cent equity stake in myHQ in a cash and stock deal size of around Rs 125 crore. The amount also includes the fund infused by us for the growth of myHQ," Anarock Chairman Anuj Puri said. Post-acquisition, myHQ will retain its distinct brand and independence.
Real estate sector is in for a very good time, but not all should list: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Jhunjhunwala is bullish on commercial real estate and sees a big opportunity in affordable housing. The Big Bull is also very gung-ho on warehousing which is still at a very initial stage in India. Storage will be needed as a lot of companies now do not want to give the storage responsibility to the logistics.”
Venture Catalysts invests in Munaf Kapadia's Bohri Kitchen
The Bohri Kitchen will use the capital to upgrade its existing infrastructure and move into a bigger central kitchen.
ANAROCK hires Rahul Yadav, the former CEO of Housing.com
Yadav will be responsible for the development of a technology-driven online brokerage platform for Puri’s venture that would eventually attract international investments.
ANAROCK hires Rahul Yadav, the former CEO of Housing.com
Yadav will be responsible for the development of a technology-driven online brokerage platform for Puri’s venture that would eventually attract international investments.
Anuj Puri, former chief of JLL India buys JLL India’s housing brokerage arm
Puri reckons that the size of Indian residential brokerage market is roughly Rs 18,000 crore, which is eight times bigger than the commercial brokerage market.
JLL sells India housing brokerage to former country head Anuj Puri
Puri said he has acquired JLL's housing brokerage arm in India, which has a team of about 250 people including 200 brokers across eight major cities.
Anuj Puri quits JLL, India ops to be led by Ramesh Nair
Nair, a long-term thinker, has amply demonstrated his capabilities for talent development, strategy and amplification of the firm’s core values.
Anuj Puri quits JLL, Ramesh Nair steps up to lead India business
“It’s been an incredible 10 years at JLL, but now is the time to step back and reflect before moving in a new direction,” said Anuj Puri.
India has improved in transparency ranking in real estate: JLL
Owing to policy measures taken by the government, India has improved in global rankings in terms of transparency in real estate sector in Asia Pacific.
Real Estate Regulation Bill partly draconian: Anuj Puri, JLL India
If a developer doesn't comply with some rules, he could be put in jail. It would be more prudent to punish an economic offence with a penalty.
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