Luxury Housing Fuels Surge in Indian Real Estate Shares
A record-breaking first quarter in pre-sales and a boom in luxury housing projects are driving a significant rally in India’s real estate stocks.
Real EstateProperty MarketLuxury HousingIndian EconomyPresalesReal Estate NewsJul 15, 2025
A gauge of local property shares has surged more than 25% from an April low, putting the sector on track to outperform the benchmark Nifty 50 Index for a fifth straight month in July. The rebound follows a sharp selloff earlier this year amid concerns about a slowing economy.
Investors are betting on a turnaround in India’s property market with developers set to report a record 447 billion rupees ($5.2 billion) in pre-sales in the first quarter, according to a July 7 report from Kotak Institutional Equities. Upcoming new launches from DLF Ltd., Prestige Estates Projects Ltd., and Lodha Developers Ltd. are adding to stronger sentiment.
“We believe tier-1 developers with strong balance sheets and diversified portfolios should continue to benefit from the structural long cycle positive demand trends in India,” Harsh Wardhan Modi, an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., wrote on Friday.
DLF said it sold 110 billion rupees worth of luxury homes within a week of launch in June, while Prestige notched an all-time high sales bookings in the quarter. While shares of the two are down year to date, they’re more than 35% higher since bottoming out in April.
“Many developers in our coverage have less than one year of unsold inventory and strong balance sheets, giving them pricing and staying power,” HSBC Holdings analysts including Puneet Gulati wrote in a recent note.
Still, concerns over aggressive new project launches and the risk of oversupply are weighing on future growth. Questions about whether the property cycle has peaked and if the pace of sales will continue have prompted some investors to take pause.
For now, they’re turning their attention to upcoming earnings season scheduled to kick off later this month. Key areas to watch include whether firms revise guidance upward for fiscal 2026 pre-sales and cash collection, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is driving the surge in Indian real estate shares?
The surge in Indian real estate shares is driven by robust residential pre-sales and a boom in luxury housing projects, which are boosting investor confidence.
What is the record pre-sales amount reported by developers in the first quarter?
Developers are set to report a record 447 billion rupees ($5.2 billion) in pre-sales in the first quarter, according to a report from Kotak Institutional Equities.
Which companies are leading the luxury housing market in India?
Companies like DLF Ltd., Prestige Estates Projects Ltd., and Lodha Developers Ltd. are leading the luxury housing market in India with significant new launches and high sales bookings.
What are the concerns about the future growth of the property market?
Concerns over aggressive new project launches and the risk of oversupply are weighing on future growth. There are also questions about whether the property cycle has peaked and if the pace of sales will continue.
What should investors watch for in the upcoming earnings season?
Investors should watch for whether firms revise guidance upward for fiscal 2026 pre-sales and cash collection, as well as other key financial metrics.
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