Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and chief scientist at Zoho Corporation, warned on Monday that high real estate prices and growing living expenses might harm society’s future population trends. In an X post, Vembu noted that steep housing fees, pricey schools, and costly health care are forcing young people into lasting debt. He sees this as a big threat to demographics.
“High real estate prices ruin demographics. Any society that locks its youth in debt from costly schools, homes, or health care—or all three—hurts its own population future. If you care about kids, make life cheaper for future parents,” Vembu posted.
India’s building industry keeps growing fast. The sector hit $1.04 trillion in 2024. It should reach $1.21 trillion next year and nearly double to $2.13 trillion by 2030. That means a 12.1% growth rate from 2025 to 2030.
The real estate field looks ready for big gains. It may hit $1 trillion by 2030. Its part of India’s economy could climb to 13% by 2025. Need for business spaces stays high. Offices, hotels, shops, and fun centers all fuel the rise. In 2020, top six cities absorbed 31.9 million square feet of office space.
Urban growth will shape demand ahead. By 2030, over 40% of Indians may live in cities, up from 33% now. This change calls for 25 million more low-cost and middle-income homes.
The government’s big plan, the National Infrastructure Pipeline, boosts the picture. It sets aside $1.4 trillion. That breaks down to 24% for clean energy, 18% for roads, 17% for city projects, and 12% for trains. It shows India’s steady drive for modern basics.