INDIA REAL ESTATE MARKET
PE investment in real estate hits $2.5 bn in Q2, a 3-year high
Institutional investments in India's real estate sector surged to a three-year high of $2.5 billion in the June quarter, primarily driven by robust activity in the industrial and warehousing, and residential segments, according to Colliers. The industrial and warehousing segment attracted the majority of investments at $1.5 billion, marking an 11-fold increase from Q2 2023, while the residential segment also experienced significant growth. Conversely, investments in the office sector plummeted 83%. Foreign investors, particularly from the US and UAE, were prominent contributors in the market, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.
Stable economy boosts India's housing market to new heights, scales 11-year peak
The housing property market across India is witnessing substantial growth in sales volumes, driven by stable economic conditions and continued confidence, even amidst higher mortgage rates. This uptrend is led by the top eight cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, propelling the country’s residential real estate market to an 11-year high in sales volumes during the first half of the year.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
Indian real estate witnesses $1.7 bn private equity inflow during H1 2024
Private equity investment in the Indian real estate sector reached USD 1.7 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 42% increase year-on-year, as reported by Savills India. However, Q2 2024 saw investments of USD 1.1 billion, similar to the previous year's figures.
Haryana government’s policy on fourth floor to keep the realty price in check
The Haryana government's decision to allow construction of stilt plus four floors in residential sectors is set to boost housing demand in Gurgaon and curb soaring prices, experts say. The move, following a ban on fourth-floor construction last year, will provide opportunities for homebuyers and developers, leading to increased supply in high-demand areas like Gurgaon, benefiting both the real estate market and aspiring homeowners.
Puravankara acquires a 7-acre land parcel in Hebbagodi, Bengaluru, with potential GDV of Rs. 900 Crore
Real estate developer Puravankara has acquired a 7.26-acre land parcel in Hebbagodi, Bengaluru, for a luxury project, adding a potential GDV of over Rs 900 crore. With recent acquisitions in Mumbai, the group's total GDV is now Rs 1,550 crore. Strategically located near Electronics City, Hebbagodi is ideal for residential developments, catering to IT professionals. Puravankara plans to acquire 20 million sq ft of land by year-end for growth in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi-NCR.
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Godrej Properties buys 7-acre land in Bengaluru to build housing project worth Rs 1,200 cr
Godrej Properties has acquired a 7-acre land in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, for developing a luxury housing project. The project is expected to yield around 9 lakh square feet of residential space, with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,200 crore. In a separate development, the company will also develop an 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune, focusing on group housing and high street retail, with a projected revenue of approximately Rs 1,800 crore.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
By 2027, no of branded residences projects forecast to increase to 1200: Noesis Capital Advisors Report
While the Noesis analysis shows that the price premium of such residences globally is very high, in comparison, India currently sees a price premium of around 21-40% as per the market. The company said there is no reason to indicate why this number cannot go up in the future.
Amitabh Bachchan buys two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Borivali suburb
The deal comes immediately after the veteran actor recently purchased three more office properties spread across three floors in a commercial project in Oshiwara locality of Mumbai’s western suburb of Andheri. Bachchan purchased apartments in Borivali worth nearly Rs 7 crores from Incline Realty, a subsidiary of Oberoi Realty. These apartments spread over 2,188 sq ft are located on the 57th floor of the tower, the same floor where his son Abhishek’s apartments are situated.
How MSMEs can boost India's real estate market
With streamlined regulations and increased credit access, MSMEs have the potential to boost India's real estate sector.
Under-construction housing prices increase 15.2% in June quarter
Residential real estate supply surged in June quarter driven by under-construction properties, prices rose 11.7% and 15.2% sequentially, surpassing ready-to-move-in prices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida, and Thane.
Birla Estates acquires 16.5-acre land in Pune's Manjri
Birla Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Century Textiles and Industries and part of the Aditya Birla Group, has acquired a 16.5-acre land parcel in Pune's Manjri locality. This acquisition has a development potential of approximately 32 lakh square feet with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 2,500 crore, according to a company release.
Only 195 projects set up grievance redressal cell despite MahaRERA directive
Only 195 projects in Maharashtra have complied with the directive to establish a complaint redressal cell by the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The cells aim to resolve homebuyers' grievances.
India's most expensive real estate: The top 10 elite neighborhoods
Prominent Residents: Mukesh and Nita Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla Price per Sq-Ft: Rs 1,95,503 Known as India’s ‘Billionaires Row,’ Altamount Road offers a blend of historical prestige and modern luxury, attracting the world's elite.
Indian realty surge drives debt financing demand, to top Rs 14 lakh cr by 2026: Report
The real estate market in Mumbai is experiencing a resurgence driven by government policies, urbanization, and economic recovery, leading to increased demand for financing. The sector is expected to create debt financing opportunities worth over Rs 14 lakh crores by 2026, with lenders seeing opportunities for growth and innovation in funding structures.
Low unsold housing stock makes room to absorb slower pre-sales growth
The tier I residential real estate inventory in India's top eight cities remains manageable, with a quarter-to-sales ratio of 11, lower than the six-year high of 13. Pune and Bengaluru have favorable unsold stock levels, while Mumbai and Chennai face high inventory build-up. Despite strong pre-sales and housing launches in FY24, the absorption rate remains comfortable. Pre-sales for tier-1 players grew 71% on-year in March. Collections increased by 29%, although leverage remains high. The gross debt to collections ratio slightly rose to 2.4x in FY24.
Nadir Godrej, family buy 3 luxury apartments in SOBO’s Malabar Hill for Rs 180 cr
Godrej Industries’ Chairman Nadir Godrej and his family have acquired three sea-view luxury apartments in South Mumbai’s Malabar Hill for a total of nearly Rs 180 crore from a real estate development subsidiary of the JSW Group. The under-construction super-luxury residential project, Ruparel House, on Ridge Road at the top of Malabar Hill with the view of Queen’s Necklace, is being developed by R House Realty, part of JSW Realty.
India will need to build 100 million homes this decade amid rising household incomes
India's property market has heated up since the pandemic, with 2023 being the best year for home sales in at least 15 years. With about 70 mn Indian households turning eligible for home ownership over the next 10 years, there would be a requirement for as many as 100 million new houses.
India’s Grade A warehousing supply to top 300 million sq ft by 2025
India's warehousing sector is expected to surpass 300 million sq ft by 2025, fueled by rapid industrial growth and a thriving real estate market. Pune and NCR lead in Grade A warehousing demand, while MMR saw a significant supply increase. Policy support and favorable economic conditions are attracting investments in the sector.
Real estate sector pushes for tax rationalisation and reduced approval cost as Modi 3.0 set to take oath
With Narendra Modi set to take oath as Prime Minister for the third time, the real estate industry has high expectations from Modi 3.0. The interim budget announced a boost for affordable housing by adding 2 crore more houses to the PMAY-U scheme. Experts emphasize the need for policy reorientation, cost reductions, and tax rationalization to accelerate growth. Industry leaders stress the need for government intervention to drive further growth, including reforms in GST and revisiting affordable housing definitions.
Robust housing demand helps in faster inventory liquidation
Residential property markets in the top seven cities - Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata - have witnessed a significant 31% decrease in the time taken to sell active unsold housing inventory, showed a JLL analysis.
India emerges a top five destination for realty FDI
India ranked among the top five global destinations for cross-border capital in land and development site investments in the March quarter, with foreign investors accounting for about 55% of the inflows, according to real estate services firm Colliers. Significantly, 73% of new foreign investments targeted ready assets, as reported in Colliers' latest Asia Pacific Global Capital Flows report.
PropTech investment reaches $4.6 billion since last decade
PropTech firms have seen a significant growth in investment since FY 2011, with a total of $4.6 billion in the last 14 years. This growth is attributed to the transformative impact of technology on the real estate industry, driving efficiency and innovation. Despite global economic uncertainties, PropTech firms' funding experienced a marginal dip in FY 2024, with investments totaling $657 million, down from $683 million in FY 2023. The shared economy and construction technology segments have emerged as leaders in the PropTech space, with 55% and 23% of the overall private investments in FY 2024, respectively.
India’s retail realty expansion to continue led by urbanization, consumption growth
The top seven Indian cities--Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai--will add over 45 million sq ft of retail real estate through 88 new developments. This anticipated growth will outstrip the retail space supply from the past decade (2014-2023), which totaled around 38 million sq ft, showed data from JLL India.
Holiday home demand tapers off as rentals fall
Goa is becoming a first-home market with interest from businessmen and startup founders. Luxury second homes are in demand, especially in locations like Porvorim. Coonoor Estates is developing high-end luxury homes for buyers looking to settle down.
Mumbai realty market breaks record for 10th month in row
Mumbai, India's commercial capital, has recorded its best performance on record for real estate deals in May, driven by brisk sales and high demand despite increased mortgage rates and rising property prices. The Mumbai property market saw over 11,917 property registrations, up 21.3% from the previous year. The market's sustained confidence in India's economic expansion has resulted in robust business activity in the industry.
Hyderabad housing market seeing significant trend towards luxury homes: NAREDCO President
The Hyderabad property market is witnessing a surge in demand for luxurious homes with spacious layouts and modern amenities. G Hari Babu, National President of National Real Estate Development Council, discussed rising property prices and evolving market dynamics. Factors include government policies, unlimited FAR, and infrastructure development, driving significant growth in both residential and commercial sectors.
Affordable homes supply down 38%
New supply of affordable homes - priced up to ₹60 lakh each - declined 38% across eight major cities to 33,420 units during January-March this year, with builders focusing on developing luxury flats, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytic firm PropEquity attributed the fall in new supply to sharp rise in land and construction costs, which has made development of affordable housing projects less profitable or unviable.
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