Rona Kumar Gunjan
Business reporter at The Ken who covers real estate and housing economics, providing on-the-ground reporting and analysis about property prices, lending and market dynamics in Indian cities.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 33min
How surging property prices are turning dream homes into pipe dreams
Rona Kumar Gunjan, a business reporter from The Ken, shares insights on the soaring property prices in India that have surged nearly 30% over the last two years. She discusses how younger generations are increasingly leaning towards renting due to affordability concerns and job mobility. Rona also explores the emotional attachment to home ownership, reveals the disparity between rising prices and stagnant incomes, and highlights the financial advantages of renting versus buying. Her analysis sheds light on the potential for reverse migration as living costs soar.
Jan 23, 2025 • 33min
Roti ✓ Kapda ✓ Makaan? Should young Indians still believe in the home ownership dream?
Rona Kumar Gunjan, a real estate expert from The Ken, discusses the skyrocketing property prices in Indian cities and their impact on young adults. She highlights the dilemma of home ownership versus renting as financial pressures mount. Gunjan shares insights on shifting generational attitudes and the trend of moving back in with family. The conversation also touches on the challenge of finding reliable property builders and the emerging trend of reverse migration as many seek affordable living outside urban centers.
