Real Estate Sector Awaits Stability in RBI Repo Rate
India’s real estate sector expects RBI to maintain repo rate stability to support affordability, demand, and investor confidence amid global uncertainties and rising input costs.
India’s real estate sector expects RBI to maintain repo rate stability to support affordability, demand, and investor confidence amid global uncertainties and rising input costs.
Dubai’s property market is not slowing but entering a strategic pause, with investors focusing on due diligence amid global uncertainty while demand and pricing remain stable, especially in premium segments.
India’s housing market remains resilient despite global tensions and rising oil prices, supported by strong fundamentals, steady demand, and long-term growth drivers.
India’s real estate growth is shifting to Tier-2 cities, driven by infrastructure investments, industrial expansion, and rising end-user demand, marking a structural transformation in the country’s property market.
Legacy landmarks and industrial spaces in Chembur are gradually transforming into premium residential developments. Redevelopment around iconic locations, improved connectivity and developer interest are reshaping the suburb into one of Mumbai’s emerging upscale housing destinations.
The Maharashtra Budget 2026 focuses on housing expansion, metro connectivity, and infrastructure investments across major cities. Real estate leaders say the initiatives will boost housing demand, improve urban mobility, and strengthen investor confidence while supporting long-term economic growth and sustainable urban development in the state.
Mumbai recorded 13,029 property registrations in February 2026, the highest in 14 years. Stamp duty revenue rose 21% year-on-year, driven by premium housing and high-value transactions, reflecting sustained momentum in the Mumbai real estate market.
Shraddha Kapoor has renewed the lease for her apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, at ₹6 lakh per month. The 12-month agreement, registered in February 2026, takes the total rental value to ₹72 lakh, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards.
The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has strengthened confidence across India’s real estate sector, supporting affordability, long-term investment planning, and stable housing demand amid ongoing infrastructure-led growth.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has acquired a luxury apartment in Khar West, Mumbai, for ₹8.05 crore, according to IGR documents reviewed by Square Yards, highlighting continued celebrity interest in Mumbai’s premium residential markets.