Govt to launch new affordable housing policy in next six months

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 2 Oct 2026, 15:13 UTC · Updated 2 Oct 2026, 16:15 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:

The government plans to issue a new affordable housing policy within six months, removing the ₹45 lakh price cap and basing affordability on dwelling size.

• CREDAI urges removal of the ₹45 lakh price ceiling in the upcoming policy.
• The policy will rely solely on size criteria to define affordable housing.
• The change aims to broaden access to affordable homes across India.

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How each side framed it

Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai

Timeline

First reported by The Hindu BusinessLine on 2 Oct 2026, 15:13 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Center (2): The Hindu BusinessLine, Free Press Journal

Sources

• Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) · 2 Oct 2026, 15:13 UTC
• CREDAI Seeks Size-Based Affordable Housing Definition, Wants ₹45 Lakh Price Cap Removed — Free Press Journal (center) · 2 Oct 2026, 16:15 UTC

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