Thursday, 12 November 2026 · India edition RSS Analysis Guides

The Shelter Desk

News on India's coliving, PG and student-housing market — funding, launches, IPOs, regulation and rent trends. Every story links to the original reporting.

Latest

24 Sep · Elevate Campuses opens Rs 2,100 crore IPO 22 Sep · Analysts split on Elevate Campuses IPO structure 20 Sep · Elevate Campuses: owned-bed occupancy eased to 89% in FY26 21 Aug · NOESIS report: 6.6 million beds of demand vs about 3 lakh organised 20 Aug · Organised coliving projected to near 1 million beds by 2030 27 Jul · Union Living takes Pune portfolio to 1,000 beds 17 Jun · Union Living adds 2,000+ beds across Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad 09 Jun · India coliving market estimated at USD 1.5 bn in 2025 24 Sep · Elevate Campuses opens Rs 2,100 crore IPO 22 Sep · Analysts split on Elevate Campuses IPO structure 20 Sep · Elevate Campuses: owned-bed occupancy eased to 89% in FY26 21 Aug · NOESIS report: 6.6 million beds of demand vs about 3 lakh organised 20 Aug · Organised coliving projected to near 1 million beds by 2030 27 Jul · Union Living takes Pune portfolio to 1,000 beds 17 Jun · Union Living adds 2,000+ beds across Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad 09 Jun · India coliving market estimated at USD 1.5 bn in 2025

Policy & regulation

Sep 2025

Policy & regulation

Karnataka High Court lays down PG safety guidelines

The High Court issued guidelines on licensing, inspection, fire safety and privacy for Bengaluru PGs, barring CCTV in rooms and bathrooms.

Source: Bar & Bench

Sep 2024

Policy & regulation

BBMP survey: 4,513 PGs, over 1,200 non-compliant

A BBMP survey found 2,193 authorised and 2,320 unauthorised PGs across eight zones, with 1,261 non-compliant and 21 shut.

Source: Deccan Herald

Sep 2024

Policy & regulation

BBMP extends PG compliance deadline amid owner objections

The PG owners' association opposed the 70 sq ft per person and 90-day CCTV retention rules; BBMP extended the application deadline and signalled revisions.

Source: ET RealEstate (via Homzcare)

Aug 2024

Policy & regulation

BBMP issues licensing guidelines for PGs

BBMP set rules for PG licences including CCTV at entry points with footage retention, minimum space per resident and food-safety norms.

Source: Asianet Newsable

Jul 2024

Policy & regulation

GST exemption entry for long-stay accommodation takes effect

A new exemption for accommodation services up to Rs 20,000 per person per month with a 90-day continuous stay came into force from 15 July 2024.

Source: TaxGuru

Jun 2024

Policy & regulation

GST Council exempts long-stay hostel and PG rent up to Rs 20,000

The 53rd GST Council recommended exempting accommodation of up to Rs 20,000 per person per month for stays of 90 days or more, covering hostels and PGs outside campuses.

Source: Drishti IAS

Jan 2024

Policy & regulation

Bengaluru police issue PG safety rules

Bengaluru City Police required PG owners to hold BBMP trade licences, install CCTV and maintain resident records under the Karnataka Police Act.

Source: Asianet Newsable

Jul 2022

Policy & regulation

Hostel accommodation under Rs 1,000/day becomes taxable

From 18 July 2022 the earlier exemption for budget accommodation lapsed and hostels charging under Rs 1,000 a day attracted 12% GST, triggering pushback from students.

Source: TaxGuru