Central Bangalore, Bangalore

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0 have collectively sanctioned over 1.25 crore houses, with more than 1 crore completed and delivered to beneficiaries nationwide. The scheme has a significant share of women beneficiaries, with 1 crore houses allotted to women as sole or joint owners.

Bengaluru is set to undergo significant transformations with the revival of the Bidadi Township project, which will be developed into a state-of-the-art AI City. This project aims to enhance infrastructure with advanced road networks, metro connectivity, a sports arena, parks and housing.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advised State RERAs to grant a four-month extension to eligible real estate projects facing delays due to global supply chain disruptions, citing the West Asia situation as a Force Majeure event. The extension applies to projects with completion dates on or after February 28, 2026..

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects plans to invest approximately ₹15,000 crore in the current fiscal year for the construction of residential and commercial projects across South India, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and Delhi-NCR. This significant investment is aimed at scaling up construction activities and ensuring timely project execution.

Bengaluru is set to benefit from a unified GIS platform approved by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This platform will consolidate information on roads, utilities, streetlights, and proposed works, aiming to prevent duplicate roadwork and improve transparency. Citizens will be able to report issues via the system.

The Karnataka government has proposed the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026. The bill seeks to strengthen apartment owners' rights, clearly defining ownership of project land and common areas, establishing responsibilities for apartment associations, and introducing safeguards for ageing buildings, including mandatory structural audits

Bhartiya City in North Bangalore has launched Nikoo Homes 9, offering studio to duplex residences. With introductory prices starting from ₹11,000 per sq. ft., the project aims to meet modern urban living needs with contemporary amenities and a township environment.

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has prohibited the use of drinking water for filling swimming pools, car washing, and construction due to declining groundwater levels and insufficient rainfall. This move aims to ensure drinking water security for the city and promote water conservation.

Karnataka Deputy Chief CM D.K. Shivakumar has inaugurated the construction of Bengaluru's ambitious twin tunnel road project connecting Mekhri Circle and Hebbal Junction. The toll-free project is expected to provide long-term relief from the city's chronic traffic congestion.