Technology

For decades, the rooftop was one of the most underused spaces in an Indian home. It was mostly reserved for drying clothes, children’s playtime, keeping plants, or even giving the family pet a little extra space to roam. Today, however, that familiar rooftop is taking on a far more valuable role—it can become a source of clean energy for your home and even your electric vehicle. Today, that is...

From property bookings and developer collections to cement, steel, suppliers and contractors, India's real estate ecosystem runs on thousands of payments. As a new 0.4% MDR applies to specified high-value UPI merchant transactions, the bigger question is not whether homebuyers will pay more—but whether the cost of moving money through the construction ecosystem will eventually find its way into property...

Walk into a premium office development in Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi NCR today and you'll notice something different. The cubicle farms are gone. In their place: landscaped courtyards catching afternoon light, café counters humming with conversation, wellness lounges tucked between collaboration pods, and air systems so advanced they're managed by artificial intelligence. This isn't a tech campus in...

The security camera installed in your apartment building's hallway captures footage 24/7. But do you know who's watching? What they're recording? And most importantly—is it legal? Over the past two years, residential CCTV systems have become as common as WiFi routers in Indian apartment complexes. From Noida's sprawling residential colonies to Ranchi's emerging developments, apartment associations...

On February 10, 2026, during the Union Budget debate in the Rajya Sabha, something unusually precise was said in Parliament. AAP MP Mr. Raghav Chadha described India’s land records system as being in “utter chaos” and proposed a National Blockchain Property Register as a structural solution. For millions of Indian homebuyers, property investors, developers, and real estate professionals, this...

India’s property market — one of the most dynamic yet complex economic sectors — is on the verge of a historic transformation. The Central Government has recently proposed that Geographic Information System (GIS) maps be attached to sale deeds as part of property registration processes across the country within the next two years. This step may sound technical, but its implications touch everyone...

What if cities could finally see themselves clearly? Not through dusty files, outdated maps, or error-prone manual registers—but through precise, real-time aerial intelligence. That’s exactly what Bhilai is attempting by teaming up with IIT Bhilai for a drone-based property survey. This initiative isn’t just about flying drones over rooftops; it’s about reshaping how cities govern land,...

Water scarcity isn’t a distant threat anymore—it’s knocking on India’s door every summer. While we talk about big dams, desalination plants, and river-linking projects, one major solution is right inside our homes: grey water recycling. This simple idea can save thousands of litres of fresh water daily, reduce bills, and make households and cities more sustainable. Ready to understand how?...

Imagine a house being “drawn” into existence, layer by layer — as if a giant robotic cake-decorator were piping not frosting, but concrete walls. That’s 3D concrete printing in simple terms. And in India, this technology has transitioned from experimental curiosity to practical implementation at remarkable speed. It positioned 3D-printing as a strategic tool for PMAY’s mission of creating safe,...

When the air inside your home feels heavy, stale, or suffocating, that’s your room crying out for better air circulation. And with the AQI in many parts of the country hitting alarming levels recently, ensuring fresh, clean indoor air isn’t just a good habit—it’s an essential survival skill. Let’s break down practical, everyday tips to boost air circulation and understand why HEPA air purifiers...