India's Rental Housing: Balancing Demand, Affordability, and Policy Reforms

Anushree Harde and Akshaya Paul, Research Associates at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), share why India needs to fully realize the potential of rental housing and why it requires a supportive regulatory framework that encourages investment and development in the sector, addressing both fiscal and non-fiscal challenges.

Housing status in cities for an individual is a critical determinant to create access to services, employment, and credit. Apart from owning a house, which is a dream for every person, rental housing is also quite important, especially in cities, but historically, India has paid little attention to this segment.