RBI’s Neutral Stance on Repo Rate: What It Means for India’s Real Estate Sector

The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eleventh consecutive meeting has led to a mix of optimism and concern in India’s real estate sector. While stability in borrowing costs provides confidence to developers and homebuyers, many were hoping for a rate cut to boost affordability and housing demand, particularly in the affordable housing segment. Experts emphasize the importance of government support and liquidity measures to sustain growth in the sector.