Land Deals in India: A Sluggish Q2 Amid High Prices and Elections

The Indian real estate sector witnessed a significant decline in land deals in Q2 2024, with only 25 deals covering 325 acres. Bengaluru and Gurugram led the way in terms of number of deals.

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Land Deals in India: A Sluggish Q2 Amid High Prices and Elections
Real Estate Mumbai:The Indian real estate sector experienced a slowdown in land acquisitions during the second quarter of 2024. According to a report by Anarock, a leading real estate consultant, only 25 land deals were closed during this period, covering a total of 325 acres. This represents a significant decline of 57% compared to the same period last year, when 29 deals were closed, covering 721 acres.

The general elections and high land prices are cited as the main reasons for the decline in land deals. The elections led to a delay in decision-making, while high land prices deterred developers and other entities from acquiring land.

However, despite the sluggish Q2, the overall land deals data for the first half of 2024 is more upbeat. A total of 54 deals were closed during this period, covering over 1,045 acres, compared to 46 deals covering 950 acres in the corresponding period last year.

Bengaluru and Gurugram emerged as the top cities in terms of number of land deals, with 15 deals each covering 216 acres and 162 acres, respectively. Mumbai saw 5 land deals for 34 acres in the first half of this year, while Hyderabad and Chennai each closed 3 deals for 63.5 acres and 48 acres, respectively.

Anarock pointed out that out of the total land deals closed in April-June, over 17 have been proposed for residential developments covering more than 163 acres. Agriculture, mixed-use development, data centres, logistics parks, industrial, and retail saw one deal each.

The real estate sector is expected to pick up pace in the coming quarters, driven by demand for residential and commercial spaces. However, high land prices and regulatory issues remain major challenges for developers and other entities.

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Anarock is a leading real estate consultant with a presence in India and the Middle East. The company provides research and advisory services to developers, investors, and other stakeholders in the real estate sector.

Anarock is a premier real estate consultancy firm that provides cutting-edge research and advisory services to developers, investors, and other stakeholders in the Indian and Middle Eastern real estate markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the total area of land deals closed in Q2 2024?

325 acres

What was the reason for the decline in land deals in Q2 2024?

High land prices and general elections

Which cities saw the maximum number of land deals in the first half of 2024?

Bengaluru and Gurugram

How many deals were closed in the first half of 2024?

54 deals covering over 1,045 acres

What is the expected trend in the real estate sector in the coming quarters?

The sector is expected to pick up pace, driven by demand for residential and commercial spaces

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