7 best satellite towns in India to invest in
Satellite towns, which started emerging around 15 years ago, to ease the mounting pressure on major Indian cities, are fast turning into real estate hotspots. We list some of the major satellite cities in the country, which are worth investing in
Anuradha RamamirthamJul 2021
West Bengal metro rail projects to be completed by 2022
The West Bengal government and the Metro Railway authorities have agreed to cooperate with each other, to expedite all ongoing metro projects in the state
PTIJul 2019
New IT and Electronics Policy to drive West Bengal housing demand: Report
The West Bengal government's policy, of distributing IT/ITeS activities across the state, will have profound implications for real estate development, says a report by ANAROCK Property Consultants, which examines the scenario in Kolkata
Housing News DeskDec 2018
Calcutta HC allows felling of over 350 trees, for widening of Jessore Road
The Calcutta High Court has allowed the felling of the 356 trees at five places, from Barasat to Petrapole near the Bangladesh border, for widening of the Jessore Road
PTISep 2018
Kolkata Metro Railway to prioritise projects where land is available: Railway minister
In a bid to speed up metro rail projects in Kolkata, Railway minister Piyush Goyal, has asked authorities to prioritise projects where land is available, free of encroachments
PTIJul 2018
Upcoming micro-markets in Kolkata
Kolkata’s upcoming locations offer several advantages, for property seekers looking to buy their first home. We look at the micro-markets worth considering
Amit SethiMay 2018
Decks cleared for metro rail expansion projects in Kolkata
In a much needed boost to the city's transport network, major blocks in the expansion of various metro rail projects have been resolved, giving rise to hope that some would be starting operations within two years’ time
PTIFeb 2017
Emerging locations in the top 5 metros
There are several metropolitan cities in India, where the peripheral locations offer better amenities and greater returns on investment than their parent cities. Here’s a look at the top regions
Amit SethiSep 2016
Keeping it Real: Housing.com podcast Episode 84
Let's delve into the remarkable rise of Kolkata’s housing market at a time when many other metros are facing a slowdown.
Housing News DeskAug 2025
Kolkata registers 33% YoY rise in home registrations, 4,662 homes registered in July 2025: Report
Around 35,244 apartments registered in Kolkata between January and July 2025, mentions the report.
Anuradha RamamirthamAug 2025
Kolkata Metro route, map and latest updates
The East-West corridor of the Kolkata Metro network will also include an underwater tunnel corridor.
Harini BalasubramanianAug 2025
Home registrations in Kolkata see 43% YoY growth in H1 2025: Report
Compact homes up to 500 sqft make up 54% of registered residential properties, the report said.
Harini BalasubramanianJul 2025
Luxury housing sales record 85% YoY growth in Jan-Jun ‘25: Report
Delhi-NCR registers the highest sales in the luxury segment, contributing 57% to the overall pie, mentioned the report.
Anuradha RamamirthamJul 2025
