New pollution curbs halt Delhi-NCR construction, raising delay fears.

• Construction activities in Delhi-NCR are halted due to anti-pollution measures (GRAP Stage IV) as air quality spiked.
• The ban, invoked when AQI exceeds 450, includes all construction and demolition activities, and restricts certain vehicle movements.
• Developers and homebuyers are concerned about project delays, increased costs, and labor migration caused by the restrictions.
• Industry bodies advocate for targeted, technology-driven enforcement instead of blanket bans to balance environmental concerns with project timelines.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR pollution construction bans cause project delays, affecting real estate.