December 23, 2025Market Trends & Demand
Price Hikes Expected: Most developers anticipate over 5% price increases in 2026 due to strong demand.
Tier-2 City Boom: Rising NRI investments are boosting demand in fast-growing Tier-2 cities.
Affordable Housing: Demand for affordable homes is surging, with significant growth in priority-sector housing loans.
Commercial Growth: Strong demand is seen for dark stores (logistics) and office space, with Embassy REIT planning major development.
Key Developer & Investment News
Expansion: Godrej Properties plans major land acquisitions; Puravankara expands in Mumbai; Casagrand enters Dubai with a luxury project.
New Projects: M3M to build a Gurugram township; Satya-Maple developing on Dwarka Expressway.
Institutional Interest: Blackstone investing in logistics parks; Japan's Sumitomo eyeing Mumbai serviced apartments.
REITs: India's REIT market crosses ₹2.3 lakh crore in asset value.
Regional Highlights (India)
Chennai: Bhasyam buys land for ₹1,200 cr; Blackstone invests in logistics; Hiranandani enters senior living.
Mumbai: Keystone Realtors launching luxury projects; Puravankara redeveloping a society; Cognizant renews lease.
Hyderabad: High-rises face slump as buyers prefer affordable options.
Bengaluru: Debates continue on city center vs. outskirts, with some cooling in buyer sentiment.
Policy & Technology
Land Records: Tamil Nadu getting satellite imagery to digitize land records; Chennai facing patta transfer delays.
Tech Adoption: UAE emerging as a hub for India's tech expansion in real estate (proptech).
Regulatory Focus: MahaRERA taking action on project suspensions and ad curbs.
