India's real estate sector: A beacon of optimism amid global challenges
KOLKATA: NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index for Q3 2025 has revealed a buoyant outlook for India's real estate sector , showcasing its resilience and adaptability in the face of global economic uncertainties. The Current Sentiment Score has climbed to 59, up from 56 in the previous quarter, while the Future Sentiment Score remains robust at 61, firmly in the optimistic zone.
This positive sentiment is underpinned by strong market fundamentals, including vigorous office leasing activity and sustained residential demand, particularly in the high-ticket segments. The sector's confidence is further bolstered by stable macroeconomic conditions, with easing inflation and consistent policy measures enhancing liquidity and investor trust.
Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director of Knight Frank India, remarked, "The sustained optimism in the Q3 Sentiment Index highlights the sector's resilience. Both current and future sentiment scores are comfortably positive, reflecting confidence in India's economic stability and growth prospects. The premium residential segment remains strong, and the office market continues to show depth with robust leasing pipelines."
Regionally, the south zone leads with a sentiment score of 62, driven by strong leasing in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The north zone is recovering, with a score of 56, supported by steady office activity in NCR. The east and west zones also show stable optimism, reflecting balanced growth across the country.
Developers are cautiously optimistic, with a sentiment score of 59, while non-developers, including banks and financial institutions, maintain a steady optimism at 61. This alignment indicates a market confidence rooted in liquidity and asset quality.
The residential market outlook is promising, with 71% of respondents expecting stable or increased new launches, and 74% anticipating stable or improved sales. This optimism is fueled by rate cuts and buyer-focused incentives, enhancing affordability. Key markets like NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are driving price momentum, with significant year-on-year increases.
The office segment remains the most optimistic, supported by steady occupier demand and disciplined new supply. About 95% of respondents expect office rents to remain stable or rise, driven by limited Grade A availability and strong leasing momentum.
Economic indicators are favorable, with 78% of respondents expecting stable or improved economic momentum, supported by easing inflation and robust fiscal spending. Funding conditions are also expected to remain stable or improve, aided by the RBI's accommodative stance.
Parveen Jain, president of NAREDCO, added, "The Knight Frank NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index reflects steady confidence in India's property market. Developers and investors are optimistic, supported by stable demand, policy continuity, and healthy funding conditions."
As India’s real estate sector enters Q4 2025, it does so with balanced confidence and sustained growth potential, driven by structural fundamentals, consistent demand, and supportive economic conditions. Despite global headwinds, the sector remains on a promising growth trajectory.
This positive sentiment is underpinned by strong market fundamentals, including vigorous office leasing activity and sustained residential demand, particularly in the high-ticket segments. The sector's confidence is further bolstered by stable macroeconomic conditions, with easing inflation and consistent policy measures enhancing liquidity and investor trust.
Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director of Knight Frank India, remarked, "The sustained optimism in the Q3 Sentiment Index highlights the sector's resilience. Both current and future sentiment scores are comfortably positive, reflecting confidence in India's economic stability and growth prospects. The premium residential segment remains strong, and the office market continues to show depth with robust leasing pipelines."
Regionally, the south zone leads with a sentiment score of 62, driven by strong leasing in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The north zone is recovering, with a score of 56, supported by steady office activity in NCR. The east and west zones also show stable optimism, reflecting balanced growth across the country.
Developers are cautiously optimistic, with a sentiment score of 59, while non-developers, including banks and financial institutions, maintain a steady optimism at 61. This alignment indicates a market confidence rooted in liquidity and asset quality.
The residential market outlook is promising, with 71% of respondents expecting stable or increased new launches, and 74% anticipating stable or improved sales. This optimism is fueled by rate cuts and buyer-focused incentives, enhancing affordability. Key markets like NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are driving price momentum, with significant year-on-year increases.
The office segment remains the most optimistic, supported by steady occupier demand and disciplined new supply. About 95% of respondents expect office rents to remain stable or rise, driven by limited Grade A availability and strong leasing momentum.
Economic indicators are favorable, with 78% of respondents expecting stable or improved economic momentum, supported by easing inflation and robust fiscal spending. Funding conditions are also expected to remain stable or improve, aided by the RBI's accommodative stance.
Parveen Jain, president of NAREDCO, added, "The Knight Frank NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index reflects steady confidence in India's property market. Developers and investors are optimistic, supported by stable demand, policy continuity, and healthy funding conditions."
As India’s real estate sector enters Q4 2025, it does so with balanced confidence and sustained growth potential, driven by structural fundamentals, consistent demand, and supportive economic conditions. Despite global headwinds, the sector remains on a promising growth trajectory.
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