Key Property Market Trends in 20251. RBI Repo Rate Cut lowers EMI Burden, major Relief for Homebuyers
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, slashed the repo rate again by 25 basis points. Followed by the earlier rate cut in June, the latest dip brought the repo rate to 5.25 basic points.
The RBI’s decision to lower the repo rate all throughout the year is undoubtedly one of the top real estate news in 2025.
Sanjay Malhotra, RBI Governor, said the Reserve Bank has decided to conduct OMO purchases of Government securities. This fourth linear cut in the repo rate hints at lower home loan EMIs and a mega relief for home loan borrowers. The continuous lowering of basic points will inject more liquidity into banks, making credit flow leverage easy. As a result, the disposal of home loans has become much easier than ever before.
2. Land Acquisition for New Noida to begin soon
One of the top real estate news in 2025 came from Uttar Pradesh state. Here, the Noida Authority will begin land acquisition for the setting up of New Noida. It is an upcoming industrial township, and the Authority is working on the compensation formula for farmers whose land is being acquired.
Formally identified as Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad investment region (DNGIR), New Noida will be another urban center next to Noida. The land from 80 villages is being acquired from Gautam Budh Nagar and Bulandshahar. Top officials from Noida Authority will oversee the land acquisition process.
3. M3M India to invest in Noida to develop Branded Residences with Jacob &Co
M3M India invests in Noida to develop a luxury housing project with Jacob & Co. The venture between M3M India and Jacob & Co. is one of the top real estate news in 2025. The company estimates a profit of Rs. 3,500 Crore from this project. It offers 3BHK, 4BHK, and 5BHK apartments in six acres at a strategic location in the city. The investment here starts from Rs. 14 crores, going up to Rs. 25 crores.
The project will be developed in two phases. Phase I will have 150 branded residences, and Phase II will offer 100 ultra-luxurious residences. M3M Group aims to complete the project in the next three years.
4. Puravankara Group credits Customer trust and Thoughtful Strategies for Growth in H1, FY26
Puravankara Group grabs the third spot in the top real estate news in 2025. The Bangalore-based developer records an impressive growth figure in FY26.
Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Group delighted with things going on in North for the organisation said, “In Q2, FY26, we sustained the growth momentum, driven entirely by sustenance sales, achieving pre-sales of Rs. 1,322 crore and collections of Rs. 1,047 crores, both improving year-on-year. This performance underscores the continued trust of our customers and the strength of our brand across markets.”
5. CREDAI bats for Land Reforms and Faster Sanction process to build future-ready Cities in India
Raising concern for future-ready structures is the top real estate news in 2025. “The future of Indian real estate is not just about creating buildings, but about building communities, livelihoods, and aspirations,” Credai National President Shekhar Patel said.
The report is both a vision document and a call to action, inviting all stakeholders to come together to transform India’s real estate sector and make it globally competitive, he added.
6. GST New Slabs to boost Real Estate ahead of the Festive Season
The new GST reforms impact the property market. Thus, GST 2.0 is among the top real estate news in 2025. With the two-slab theory in place, GST relief on construction material is a boost for Indian real estate ahead of the festive season. According to experts, the new GST slab 2025 defines 3% to 5% cut on cement and other construction materials. Thus, homebuyers can expect a slowdown in property prices.
The new GST rate list 2025 has dissolved the earlier five-slab Goods and Services Tax. From now on, only the 5% and 18% GST slabs are in effect. While the 40% slab remains for luxury items.
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7. Prestige Group leads as real estate sales in India Q1, FY2025-26
The increase in property investment sentiment is one of the top real estate news in 2025. According to the regulatory filing reported by the Press Trust of India, the Prestige Group leads housing sales in Q1, FY26. The growth momentum shows massive growth in real estate sales in India in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26.
The Bangalore-based listed real estate company also recently launched its first luxury residential project in Ghaziabad, ‘The Prestige City’. With its entry into the Delhi-NCR market, the Prestige group secured pre-sales of Rs. 12,126.4 Crore in the current fiscal year. Also, the trust in RERA-approved developers is a reason for high real estate sales in India in Q1, FY26.
8. Gurugram Real Estate - Signature Global buys 33.47 acres land, aims to launch projects worth Rs. 13,000 Cr
Signature Global remains in the top real estate news in 2025 for its expansion plan. The Gurugram-based developer purchased a 33.47-acre land parcel at Sohna, Gurugram, for approximately Rs 450 Crore to construct housing projects, a top company official said.
Gurugram-based Signature Global is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. The company became the fifth-largest player in the last fiscal year in terms of pre-sales, selling properties worth 10,290 Crore.
9. Real Estate Sector gains Banks' Confidence as loans double to Rs. 35.4 Lakh Crore in 4 Years ā Colliers
Bank credit to the Indian real estate stood at Rs. 35.4 lakh crore at the end of March 2025, nearly doubling over the last four years, according to Colliers. Thus, the confidence of the Indian economy in the blue-collar sector is one of the top real estate news in 2025.
In July this year, real estate consultant Colliers India said it has assessed the aggregate financials of the top 50 listed real estate companies in India in terms of profitability, gearing, and market performance.
10. India maintains its position as a top International Investment Destination
India’s stature continues to rise globally, as the recent report by Colliers, Indian real estate secures a position amongst the top 10 destinations for cross-border real estate investment.
The demand for the best plots in India for sale drives the business momentum. Therefore, plotted development becomes one of the top real estate news in 2025. Colliers, a real estate investment company, exhibits India’s robust presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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