Real Estate Sector Shows Signs of Resilient Recovery in Q2
The Indian real estate sector is witnessing a rebound in market sentiment, driven by improved macroeconomic conditions and steady demand in premium residential and office segments. Stakeholders, including developers and financiers, are optimistic about the sector’s future prospects.
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Improved macroeconomic conditions, such as a cumulative 100 basis-point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, robust GST collections, and a six-year low in consumer inflation, have eased liquidity, lowered borrowing costs, and supported investment decisions.
This has helped reset expectations for the remainder of 2025. The current sentiment score rose to 56 in the June quarter from 54, ending a four-quarter decline, according to a Knight Frank-NAREDCO assessment. The future sentiment score increased more sharply to 61 from 56, reflecting stronger confidence in the sector’s medium-term outlook.
Stakeholders are drawing on India’s structural economic resilience and steady demand in premium residential and office segments to guide near-term strategies. “This recovery is led by steady office leasing, particularly by GCCs and flex operators, and strong demand for premium housing. Regionally, sentiment has picked up across the board led by the south. Developers’ outlook has strengthened amid improved liquidity and lower borrowing costs. Backed by record GST collections and monetary easing, India’s realty sector appears well positioned for sustained growth through the rest of 2025,” said Hari Babu, president of NAREDCO.
Key markets such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune are leading the rebound, supported by strategic project launches and steady end-user demand. “This represents a turning point for the real estate industry with the recovery in both current and future sentiment scores reflecting the sector’s resilience and adaptability. As high-frequency indicators show sustained momentum, stakeholders are repositioning their strategies for long-term growth, especially in premium and high-yielding asset classes,” said Shishir Baijal, CMD of Knight Frank India.
The rise in pre-leasing activity, strategic launch planning, and lender confidence underscores the industry’s growing maturity. Realty developers have shown a marked uptick in confidence, with their future sentiment score rising to 63 during the second quarter from 53 in the March quarter. Easing financing conditions, reduced cost of funds, and consistent demand for high-value residential and commercial properties have supported this change.
Non-developer stakeholders, including banks, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and private equity investors, have also reported improved sentiment, with their score moving up to 60 from 57.
In residential markets, about 70% of stakeholders expect launches to stay the same or increase. The premium and luxury segments, particularly projects priced above Rs 1 crore, are witnessing continued traction, while activity in mid- and lower-income housing remains constrained due to affordability pressures and tighter margins.
The office segment continues to perform steadily. Around 80% of stakeholders expect leasing volumes to remain stable or grow, with demand being led by GCCs, third-party IT firms, and flex-space operators. Tight supply in core markets is also driving rental expectations upward as 93% of respondents anticipate rents to remain firm or rise.
Funding sentiment has also improved. In the June quarter, 90% of stakeholders expected capital availability to remain the same or improve, up from 79% in the previous quarter. The share of respondents who foresee improved access to funding rose to 40%, compared to 36% in the previous quarter.
As both residential and commercial segments realign to macro and policy tailwinds, the second quarter marks a shift in market sentiment, with stakeholders positioning themselves for a more stable and selectively growth-oriented second half of 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors are contributing to the recovery in the Indian real estate sector?
The recovery is driven by improved macroeconomic conditions, including a 100 basis-point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, robust GST collections, and a six-year low in consumer inflation. These factors have eased liquidity, lowered borrowing costs, and supported investment decisions.
How has the sentiment score for the real estate sector changed in the June quarter?
The current sentiment score rose to 56 in the June quarter from 54, ending a four-quarter decline. The future sentiment score increased more sharply to 61 from 56, reflecting stronger confidence in the sector’s medium-term outlook.
Which regions are leading the rebound in the real estate market?
Key markets leading the rebound include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. These regions are supported by strategic project launches and steady end-user demand.
What segments of the residential market are showing the most traction?
The premium and luxury segments, particularly projects priced above Rs 1 crore, are witnessing continued traction. Activity in mid- and lower-income housing remains constrained due to affordability pressures and tighter margins.
How has the funding sentiment improved in the real estate sector?
In the June quarter, 90% of stakeholders expected capital availability to remain the same or improve, up from 79% in the previous quarter. The share of respondents who foresee improved access to funding rose to 40%, compared to 36% in the previous quarter.
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