CREDAI’s decision to shift NATCON 2026 from Amsterdam to India has generated strong nationwide media attention across leading platforms including The Times of India, CNBC TV18, Moneycontrol, ANI, Dainik Bhaskar, NDTV Hindi, Amar Ujala and many others.
The extensive coverage reinforces CREDAI’s growing influence in the real estate sector and highlights how India-first decisions are contributing to economic growth and national development.
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku brought together over 57,000 participants from 176 countries, reinforcing a global commitment towards building inclusive, resilient, and future-ready cities.
At the forum, Mr. Shekhar Patel joined the Day 2 panel discussion on “Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth,” where global leaders and experts exchanged perspectives on the future of sustainable housing development.
During the session, he emphasized the need for stronger alignment between urban planning frameworks and financing mechanisms to enable scalable, investment-driven, and inclusive housing growth. He also highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that can strengthen housing ecosystems while supporting long-term urban sustainability and equitable city development.
CREDAI proudly announces Knest as its Preferred Exclusive Construction Tech Partner- a collaboration driven by technology, efficiency, and the vision of building smarter, future-ready developments across India.
Together, shaping the next generation of sustainable and intelligent real estate.
Report News Agency highlighted the strong industry perspective shared by Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where India’s affordable housing concerns were echoed on the global stage.
India’s affordable housing concerns were brought into global focus as Mr. Shekhar Patel drew attention to the widening gap between existing affordable housing price caps and the current realities of India’s real estate market. He emphasized that while property prices, infrastructure costs, and construction expenses have consistently risen over the years, policy benchmarks have failed to evolve accordingly.
He further stressed that outdated affordability definitions are creating barriers for both developers and homebuyers, limiting the growth of genuinely accessible housing despite strong market demand. Calling for urgent policy modernization, he advocated for flexible and inflation-linked frameworks that reflect real market conditions and support long-term urban growth.
The global coverage by Report News Agency reinforced CREDAI’s commitment towards driving meaningful housing reforms, strengthening urban development policies, and shaping a more inclusive and future-ready real estate ecosystem for India.
Trend News Agency spotlighted Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, for his powerful representation of India’s real estate sector at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Addressing global leaders and policy experts, Mr. Shekhar Patel strongly emphasized that India’s current definition of affordable housing is outdated and no longer aligned with present economic realities, rising construction costs, infrastructure expenses, and evolving urban aspirations.
He called for a more modern and flexible framework that goes beyond pricing benchmarks and considers factors such as square footage, urban infrastructure, regional economic conditions, and the changing needs of homebuyers. He also highlighted how escalating land, material, and infrastructure costs are directly impacting housing affordability for middle and lower-middle-income families across India.
The international coverage by Trend News Agency highlighted CREDAI’s continued efforts towards driving meaningful housing reforms, promoting sustainable urban development, and advocating for policy frameworks that support inclusive, future-ready, and resilient cities.
CREDAI’s strong presence on the global stage further reinforced its role as a leading voice shaping conversations around affordable housing, urban growth, and the future of India’s real estate sector.
The roundtable discussion on “Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth” at the brought together global leaders to discuss sustainable and investment-driven urban development models.
Representing the industry perspective, Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, highlighted Gujarat’s Town Planning Scheme as a successful model of planned urban expansion and self-financed infrastructure development.
He also explained how strategic urban planning can unlock land value, create structured future growth, and prevent haphazard city expansion. He also spoke about how governments can retain part of the land value generated through planned development while simultaneously benefiting landowners through better infrastructure and accessibility.
Key highlights from his address included:
* Integrated planning for long-term urban expansion * Land pooling models benefiting both governments and landowners * Self-financing infrastructure through land value unlocking * Importance of zoning, transport networks, and connectivity * Transformation of farmland into accessible, investment-ready urban plots * Planned development creating sustainable and future-ready cities
The session reinforced how planning and finance must work together to build inclusive, scalable, and sustainable housing ecosystems globally.
“Affordable housing cannot be solved by outdated definitions in a rapidly changing world.”
At the World Urban Forum 2026, Shekhar Patel brought India’s perspective to the global stage, calling for a realistic and practical redefinition of affordable housing.
He highlighted that when policy frameworks fail to match economic realities, the very purpose of affordable housing is defeated — financing slows, developers step back, and millions remain without access to dignified homes.
A strong message from India: true affordable housing must be inclusive, viable, and built around the needs of people — not just policy documents.
CREDAI’s presence at the World Urban Forum reflects the voice of India’s real estate sector at a national platform shaping the future of urban development.
With senior leadership representing the organization, this delegation underscores CREDAI’s commitment to driving meaningful dialogue on sustainable cities, housing innovation, and infrastructure growth. As India moves towards rapid urban transformation, CREDAI continues to play a pivotal role in bridging industry perspectives with policy level conversations.
The distinguished delegation includes:
• Mr. Shekhar Patel – President • Mr. G Ram Ready – President Elect • Mr. Gaurav Gupta – Secretary • Mr. Hari Krishna – Director General
Together, they represent a unified vision to contribute to nation building through progressive urban planning, affordable housing, and stronger industry government collaboration.
At the Union Urban Forum, CREDAI is not just attending, it is actively shaping conversations that will define the cities of tomorrow.
CREDAI at World Urban Forum 2026 | Baku, Azerbaijan
India’s real estate sector takes a global step forward as CREDAI participates in the 13th World Urban Forum 2026 under the aegis of United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
This year’s theme, “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities,” brings together global leaders to shape the future of sustainable urban development.
Stay tuned for key insights, discussions, and highlights as India’s real estate voice contributes to global urban conversations.
CREDAI’s decision to move NATCON from Amsterdam to India reflects a strategic step towards supporting domestic economic growth and reinforcing the real estate sector’s commitment to the Hon’ble PM’s call for austerity.
By bringing the event back home, the sector is contributing to: • ₹50+ crore boost to the Indian economy • $10 million in foreign exchange savings • Greater support for domestic economic activity
A collective commitment towards nation-first growth and a stronger, self-reliant India.
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CREDAI’s decision to shift NATCON 2026 from Amsterdam to India has generated strong nationwide media attention across leading platforms including The Times of India, CNBC TV18, Moneycontrol, ANI, Dainik Bhaskar, NDTV Hindi, Amar Ujala and many others.
The extensive coverage reinforces CREDAI’s growing influence in the real estate sector and highlights how India-first decisions are contributing to economic growth and national development.
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The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku brought together over 57,000 participants from 176 countries, reinforcing a global commitment towards building inclusive, resilient, and future-ready cities.
At the forum, Mr. Shekhar Patel joined the Day 2 panel discussion on “Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth,” where global leaders and experts exchanged perspectives on the future of sustainable housing development.
During the session, he emphasized the need for stronger alignment between urban planning frameworks and financing mechanisms to enable scalable, investment-driven, and inclusive housing growth. He also highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that can strengthen housing ecosystems while supporting long-term urban sustainability and equitable city development.
#CREDAI #AffordableHousing #WorldUrbanForum #UrbanDevelopment #HousingForAll
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CREDAI proudly announces Knest as its Preferred Exclusive Construction Tech Partner- a collaboration driven by technology, efficiency, and the vision of building smarter, future-ready developments across India.
Together, shaping the next generation of sustainable and intelligent real estate.
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Report News Agency highlighted the strong industry perspective shared by Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, where India’s affordable housing concerns were echoed on the global stage.
India’s affordable housing concerns were brought into global focus as Mr. Shekhar Patel drew attention to the widening gap between existing affordable housing price caps and the current realities of India’s real estate market. He emphasized that while property prices, infrastructure costs, and construction expenses have consistently risen over the years, policy benchmarks have failed to evolve accordingly.
He further stressed that outdated affordability definitions are creating barriers for both developers and homebuyers, limiting the growth of genuinely accessible housing despite strong market demand. Calling for urgent policy modernization, he advocated for flexible and inflation-linked frameworks that reflect real market conditions and support long-term urban growth.
The global coverage by Report News Agency reinforced CREDAI’s commitment towards driving meaningful housing reforms, strengthening urban development policies, and shaping a more inclusive and future-ready real estate ecosystem for India.
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#CREDAI #ReportNewsAgency #AffordableHousing #UrbanDevelopment #WorldUrbanForum
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Trend News Agency spotlighted Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, for his powerful representation of India’s real estate sector at the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Addressing global leaders and policy experts, Mr. Shekhar Patel strongly emphasized that India’s current definition of affordable housing is outdated and no longer aligned with present economic realities, rising construction costs, infrastructure expenses, and evolving urban aspirations.
He called for a more modern and flexible framework that goes beyond pricing benchmarks and considers factors such as square footage, urban infrastructure, regional economic conditions, and the changing needs of homebuyers. He also highlighted how escalating land, material, and infrastructure costs are directly impacting housing affordability for middle and lower-middle-income families across India.
The international coverage by Trend News Agency highlighted CREDAI’s continued efforts towards driving meaningful housing reforms, promoting sustainable urban development, and advocating for policy frameworks that support inclusive, future-ready, and resilient cities.
CREDAI’s strong presence on the global stage further reinforced its role as a leading voice shaping conversations around affordable housing, urban growth, and the future of India’s real estate sector.
#CREDAI #TrendNewsAgency #AffordableHousing #RealEstateIndia #WorldUrbanForum
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The roundtable discussion on “Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth” at the brought together global leaders to discuss sustainable and investment-driven urban development models.
Representing the industry perspective, Mr. Shekhar Patel, President, highlighted Gujarat’s Town Planning Scheme as a successful model of planned urban expansion and self-financed infrastructure development.
He also explained how strategic urban planning can unlock land value, create structured future growth, and prevent haphazard city expansion. He also spoke about how governments can retain part of the land value generated through planned development while simultaneously benefiting landowners through better infrastructure and accessibility.
Key highlights from his address included:
* Integrated planning for long-term urban expansion
* Land pooling models benefiting both governments and landowners
* Self-financing infrastructure through land value unlocking
* Importance of zoning, transport networks, and connectivity
* Transformation of farmland into accessible, investment-ready urban plots
* Planned development creating sustainable and future-ready cities
The session reinforced how planning and finance must work together to build inclusive, scalable, and sustainable housing ecosystems globally.
#HousingInnovation #WorldUrbanForum #UrbanPlanning #HousingFinance #CREDAI
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“Affordable housing cannot be solved by outdated definitions in a rapidly changing world.”
At the World Urban Forum 2026, Shekhar Patel brought India’s perspective to the global stage, calling for a realistic and practical redefinition of affordable housing.
He highlighted that when policy frameworks fail to match economic realities, the very purpose of affordable housing is defeated — financing slows, developers step back, and millions remain without access to dignified homes.
A strong message from India: true affordable housing must be inclusive, viable, and built around the needs of people — not just policy documents.
#CREDAI #WorldUrbanForum #AffordableHousing #HousingForAll #ShekharPatel
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CREDAI’s presence at the World Urban Forum reflects the voice of India’s real estate sector at a national platform shaping the future of urban development.
With senior leadership representing the organization, this delegation underscores CREDAI’s commitment to driving meaningful dialogue on sustainable cities, housing innovation, and infrastructure growth. As India moves towards rapid urban transformation, CREDAI continues to play a pivotal role in bridging industry perspectives with policy level conversations.
The distinguished delegation includes:
• Mr. Shekhar Patel – President
• Mr. G Ram Ready – President Elect
• Mr. Gaurav Gupta – Secretary
• Mr. Hari Krishna – Director General
Together, they represent a unified vision to contribute to nation building through progressive urban planning, affordable housing, and stronger industry government collaboration.
At the Union Urban Forum, CREDAI is not just attending, it is actively shaping conversations that will define the cities of tomorrow.
#CREDAI #UnionUrbanForum #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstateLeadership #BuildingIndia
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CREDAI at World Urban Forum 2026 | Baku, Azerbaijan
India’s real estate sector takes a global step forward as CREDAI participates in the 13th World Urban Forum 2026 under the aegis of United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
This year’s theme, “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities,” brings together global leaders to shape the future of sustainable urban development.
Stay tuned for key insights, discussions, and highlights as India’s real estate voice contributes to global urban conversations.
#CREDAIGreenBharatMission #WorldUrbanForum2026 #UrbanDevelopment #RealEstateIndia #GlobalCities
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CREDAI’s decision to move NATCON from Amsterdam to India reflects a strategic step towards supporting domestic economic growth and reinforcing the real estate sector’s commitment to the Hon’ble PM’s call for austerity.
By bringing the event back home, the sector is contributing to:
• ₹50+ crore boost to the Indian economy
• $10 million in foreign exchange savings
• Greater support for domestic economic activity
A collective commitment towards nation-first growth and a stronger, self-reliant India.
#CREDAI #NATCON #IndiaFirst #NationFirst #EconomicGrowth #AatmanirbharBharat
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