Low Cost Housing

Poll doles pouring: Now a makaan plan from Maken

Taking cues from its Ghar Nu Ghar affordable housing scheme for women in Gujarat that saw nearly 28 lakh women sign up, is now cashing in on the need for affordable housing in the run-up to the general elections in 2014.

Why nobody wants you to have an affordable home in Mumbai

Affordable housing hasn't really taken off in Mumbai for the reason that neither the politician nor the builder wants to see prices fall.

Macro-economic stability will ensure low-cost housing: RBI

RBI said that it has been cautiously following policies to ensure sustainability and viability of the housing sector.

RBI eases overseas loan rules for low-cost housing

The Reserve Bank of India has made it easier for property developers to access foreign money in an effort to spur low-cost housing projects, such as slum rehabilitation. The RBI has extended the limit of $1 billion that can be borrowed through the external commercial borrowing (ECB) scheme to the 2014-2015 financial year from this year.

14,000 EWS flats lie vacant for 5 years in Delhi

Five years ago, the Delhi government completed the construction of 14,000 houses meant for the economically weaker sections of the society. Today, the flats are still empty and show signs of wear and tear without any power or water supply facility in the complex.

RBI allows foreign funding for low-cost housing

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed property developers to borrow money overseas through external commercial borrowing (ECB) for funding low-cost housing projects.

Bribe:Key factor that disincentivises low-cost housing

There is no difference in the amount of paper work for both affordable and premium housing. And paper work, by default, involves bribe, at least in India

After salary hikes, Maruti plans low-cost housing for 5,000 workers

The flats will be for Manesar and Gurgaon workers. Location, the amount of land to be acquired, investment size and other details will be finalised by mid-October.

RBI eases norms for funding low-cost housing projects

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased norms to fund low-cost housing by permitting banks to extend loans against long-term infrastructure bonds.<br />

Time magazine names 28-year-old Indian architect Alok Shetty among 'Leaders of tomorrow'

Shetty, working with the Bangalore-based nonprofit Parinaam Foundation, is designing homes for hundreds of slum dwellers whose makeshift houses flood during the heavy rains and become breeding grounds for diseases like malaria.