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
Home registrations in Kolkata up by 32% YoY during Jan-Sep’25: Report
September 2025 saw registrations of 5,302 properties in Kolkata Metropolitan Area, up by 6% YoY.
Dhwani MeharchandaniNov 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 BalasubramanianOct 2025
Kolkata sees 15% YoY rise in home registrations in Aug’25: Report
A total of 6,196 apartment registrations were recorded in August 2025. South and North zones contribute nearly 70% of the total registrations, the report said.
Harini BalasubramanianSep 2025
Housing.com launches India’s largest online property festival in 30+ cities with exclusive offers
The property festival anticipates to engage with over 55 million home seekers with trusted partners, smart tools and immersive content for a seamless festive home buying experience.
Housing News DeskSep 2025
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
