How RBI’s Unchanged Repo Rate at 5.25% Keeps Home Loan EMIs Steady: A Boost for Homebuyers’ Financial Planning

RBI’s steady repo rate at 5.25% ensures home loan EMIs remain unchanged, delivering EMI predictability to homebuyers and supporting real estate momentum in a positive economic environment, according to key industry voices.

🏙️ Premium Housing Sales Rise in 2025 Even as Overall Home Sales Fall 12%

Premium housing demand in India rose 4% in 2025 despite a 12% fall in overall sales, reveals JLL. Homes priced above ₹1 crore now make up 62% of total sales, signaling a shift toward value-driven, high-end housing.

Mumbai Emerges as India’s BFSI GCC Powerhouse Amid Record Leasing Surge

Mumbai has emerged as India’s top hub for BFSI Global Capability Centers (GCCs), capitalizing on its financial legacy and robust office infrastructure. According to JLL, the city leads GCC leasing in the banking and finance segment, with core corridors like BKC, Powai, and Airoli driving demand from global financial firms and fintech innovators.

Pune’s Industrial Real Estate Soars 2.5x, Poised to Double Again by 2030

Pune has emerged as India’s top-performing industrial real estate market, with demand tripling in five years. JLL projects the city’s warehousing and industrial space to exceed 140 million sq. ft. by 2030, powered by manufacturing, foreign investment, and a growing preference for Grade A facilities.

JLL Facilitates NDR InvIT’s 0.9 Million Sq. Ft. Industrial Park Acquisition Near Surat, Boosting Gujarat’s Logistics Sector

JLL India served as the exclusive financial advisor for NDR InvIT Trust in acquiring a 0.9 million sq. ft. Grade A industrial warehouse near Surat. The fully operational industrial park, located in Kosamba and hosting blue-chip tenants, was acquired through a combination of cash and InvIT unit issuance. This strategic transaction strengthens NDR InvIT’s foothold in Western India’s rapidly growing logistics market, further enhancing its Assets Under Management (AUM) to approximately 19.01 million sq. ft. as of Q3FY2025.