Q1 2025 Sentiment Index: Housing Slows, Office Market Holds Strong

The Q1 2025 Knight Frank-NAREDCO Sentiment Index shows a dip in both current and future real estate sentiment scores, driven by a slowdown in residential sales and global economic uncertainties. While affordable housing demand weakens, India’s office sector remains a bright spot with strong leasing and stable rents.

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.