Residential real estate sector in India sees significant drop in new supply and sales in Q4 of 2024.

Housing sales, supply see steep fall in December quarter

SBI Hyderabad property expo showcases top builders, growth in real estate sector, and government initiatives for housing development.

SBI Mega property show begins in Hyderabad

Nifty and Sensex extended losses, dragged by IT and realty stocks. Ipca Laboratories and Hindustan Petroleum show bullish momentum, with analysts recommending buy zones and targets based on technical and derivative data.

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Indian real estate developers are worried. A proposed 18% GST on floor space index could increase housing prices. The developers’ body, CREDAI, warns of a 7-10% price hike. This impacts affordability and the ‘Housing for All’ mission. CREDAI says the tax will hurt both supply and demand. A GST council meeting will discuss the issue.

Realty developers urge govt to reconsider proposal to bring FSI, additional FSI under GST

The Nifty Realty index was trading 0.63 per cent at 1096.30.

Stock market update: Nifty Realty index 0.63% in a weak market

Yamuna Expressway is one area that is rapidly catching the eye of real estate developers and investors alike. Serving as a vital corridor connecting Greater Noida to Agra, the 165.5 km long Yamuna Expressway is becoming a focal point of real estate growth.

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Market expert Hemang Jani advises caution on realty stocks despite strong recent performance. He favors Lodha and DLF for short-term gains, but not long-term investment. Jani prefers Mahindra & Mahindra over Tata Motors in the auto sector. He sees potential in cement companies like UltraTech and Dalmia Bharat. Within pharma, he recommends Sun Pharma and Cipla.

Not keen on realty stocks for investment, prefer M&M to Tata Motors: Hemang Jani

India’s real estate sector is thriving, with institutional investments reaching a record $8.9 billion in 2024, a 51% increase from last year. The residential sector now leads investments at 45%, surpassing offices. Domestic investor participation has risen to 37%. REITs saw a threefold increase, and equity investments dominated, accounting for 78%.

Indian realty institutional investments hit all-time high in 2024 with robust outlook

The European Union is reviewing steel import safeguards, potentially impacting India’s steel exports. Lower quotas could mean higher tariffs on Indian steel entering the EU. This review comes amid falling EU demand and rising Chinese steel exports, driven by China’s struggling real estate sector.

Big impact on India’s steel exports? EU begins review of safeguards measures

The Nifty Realty index closed 0.47 per cent at 1112.40.

Stock market update: Nifty Realty index 0.47%

So, my sense, largecap names, obviously DLF remains the top bet followed by obviously Oberoi in that space because they have very good in terms of the luxury markets

3 Realty stocks Rahul Shah is bullish on for near term

Nifty Realty Index is designed to reflect the performance of real estate companies that are primarily engaged into construction of residential and commercial properties. The rescheduling of index constituents happens bi-annually every year.

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