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There’s Always

a Silver Lining

Editor-in-Chief & CEO : Sheldon Santwan lot is happening in the world. And it’s not the sour news of strife and downturns as
sheldon@saffronsynergies.in A one tends to expect in today’s climes. In the recent past India has seen significant
Executive Editor : Prasenjit Chakraborty developments and changes in laws governing architecture and building.
prasenjit.chakraborty@saffronsynergies.in, +91 9819263364 The feel-good factor is real with reports that the Indian construction industry will
reach USD 1.4 Trillion by next year. As plans for logistics parks themselves notch up
Editorial Team 6bn, housing is coming centre stage in the government’s focus for the next five years.
Mumbai One major change was the introduction of the National Building Code (NBC)
News Editor : Disha Shah Ghosh 2022. It really kick-started a domino effect which updated the previous regulations
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to incorporate modern safety standards, sustainability guidelines, and technological
Sr. Correspondent : Tejaswini Paranjape advancements.
tejaswini.paranjape@saffronsynergies.in, +91 99200 80545 By underlining eco-friendly construction practices, encouraging the use of
renewable materials and energy-efficient designs the regulatory developments aligned
NEW DELHI
Sr. Correspondent–North India : Shayan Mallick with India’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its goal of reducing carbon
shayan.mallick02@gmail.com, +91 9818710659 emissions.
While that did earn India more than some brownie points at the global high table, a
HYDERABAD practical implementation is still a work in progress.
Chief Correspondent–South India : Asmita Mukherjee
asmita.mukherjee@saffronsynergies.in, +91 98342 55360 Developers and construction companies also need a bit more empathetic
treatment and hearing. To simplify and digitize the approval process and hence reduce
Bengaluru delays and increase transparency isn’t a huge ask. In fact, it’s an imperative.
Social Media Consultant : Vinora Crasta In a way, by streamlining these measures the ‘consumer is king’ message was
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also emphasised amply in some ways. Perception wise it did empower consumers and
Social Media Team (Mumbai) : Nishtha Ganesh instilled greater confidence in the real estate market. The issue of delayed projects and
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incomplete constructions has always been a headache for the consumer.
DESIGN & LAYOUT (Mumbai) RERA indeed has also been reinforced to enhance transparency and
Madhukar Ingawale accountability in the real estate sector with amendments introduced last year which
madhukar.ingawle@gmail.com, +91 9967433821 mandated stricter timelines for project completion and increased penalties for non-
CONTRIBUTOR compliance.
Anurag Yadav As 2024 draws to a close, the construction and building sector in India is indeed
projected to grow significantly. Clearly driven by urbanization, infrastructure projects,
DATABASE & SUBSCRIPTION and government initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline, the projected
Senior Coordinator (Mumbai) : Gauri Sawant growth rate of around 7-9% does seem possible for the sector.
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Yet, revising and updating zoning laws to allow mixed-use developments on a
Coordinator (Mangaluru) : Priya Karkera regular basis is the key to managing urban density and reducing the urban sprawl.
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Implementing even these two aims in a brisk and focused manner can lead to more
Tech Support sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban development in India.
Design & Development (Mumbai) : Gilson Prabhudas Isn’t this what the government is so keen to showcase? n
Anurag Yadav
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