India is a vast nation, and its urban setting comprises diverse cities, each varying in size, economic significance and infrastructure advancement. The classification of Indian cities into Tier I, II, III, and IV offers … READ FULL STORY
Real estate growth in any region is influenced by several factors, such as economic conditions, infrastructure development, urbanisation, demographic shifts and demand-supply dynamics. The migration of people from rural areas to cities in search … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate market is a complex ecosystem influenced by various economic, demographic, and policy-driven factors. Among these, supply and demand dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping market trends, property prices, and … READ FULL STORY
Srinagar International Airport, identified by its IATA code SXR and ICAO code VISR, commonly referred to as Budgam Airbase, stands as a crucial international gateway catering to Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian … READ FULL STORY
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched the ‘Cities for our Future competition’, in partnership with the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The challenge calls … READ FULL STORY
With rapid urbanisation, the biggest challenge faced by cities and metropolitan areas, is traffic congestion, which also hinders the development of the real estate sector in such cities. Increasing population, has put significant stress … READ FULL STORY
The shortage of affordable housing in Delhi, should be viewed within the wider context of an overall housing shortage in the country. Housing supply in urban areas has not kept pace with the additional … READ FULL STORY
In order to create employment and aid growth, the government has increased budgetary and extra budgetary expenditure on infrastructure for 2018-19 to Rs 5.97 lakh crores, from Rs 4.94 lakh crores in 2017-18, finance … READ FULL STORY
Cutting pollution and reducing dependency on natural resources are important, to promote green living. The first step towards green living and ensuring that we do not exploit our natural resources, begins at home. “India … READ FULL STORY
Rapid urbanisation and migration of rural workforce in search of jobs, have led to increasing pressure on infrastructure and transportation in urban centres. Consequently, the debate now is whether transit-oriented development (TOD) can solve … READ FULL STORY
The government recently announced two lists of 20 and 13 cities that have been selected for its ‘Smart Cities Mission’, out of the 98 that were shortlisted. While it is hoped that these smart cities … READ FULL STORY
All over the world, cities are facing the challenge of uncontrolled urbanisation. According to the United Nations, 54% of the population across the world today, resides in urban areas, and that this figure will … READ FULL STORY
