The real estate market in India has witnessed a significant boost, with housing sales across the top nine cities reaching Rs 6.73 lakh crore in 2024, up from Rs 6,00,143 crore in 2023, according to data from PropEquity.
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The top nine cities included in the housing sales data are Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.
The increase in housing sales can be attributed to improved economic conditions, favorable government policies, increased demand for residential properties, and the introduction of affordable housing schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
The government has supported the real estate sector through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), which aims to provide affordable housing to first-time homebuyers, and other schemes that offer financial incentives and easier access to housing loans.
Some of the challenges facing the real estate market include economic uncertainties, rising interest rates, and inflation. These factors can impact the affordability and demand for properties.
Digital platforms have played a significant role in the real estate market by making the process of buying and selling properties more transparent and convenient. They have also increased accessibility and provided more information to both buyers and sellers.

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