High cement, steel prices push up construction costs by 40%
The Hindu
A tonne of steel which earlier came for ₹48,000 is now almost ₹72,000
The cost of construction has increased by 35-40% due to a steep rise in the prices of raw materials such as cement, steel and sand in Andhra Pradesh.
Builders are worried about their prospects as they would have to shoulder an additional ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per unit if the cost escalation were to be borne by them in view of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) rules.
According to information, the cost of steel has gone up from ₹46,000-₹48,000 per tonne to ₹69,000-₹72,000 per tonne.
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