Indian developers' premium shift puts homes out of reach for many

Supply of new properties under 5 million rupees almost halved over 2 years

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Between 2022 and 2024, the supply of new houses costing less than 5 million rupees fell 94% in Mumbai, while projects worth 5 million to 10 million rupees declined 56%. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SOUMYAJIT SAHA

MUMBAI -- A move by Indian developers into premium homes has contributed to a near halving of the supply of new homes that cost less than 5 million rupees ($58,000) over the last two years, deepening India's urban housing crisis by pushing properties out of the reach of even its burgeoning ranks of salaried workers.

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