Real Estate Stocks Surge 6% in a Month as Demand Outlook Improves

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Real Estate Stocks Surge 6% in a Month as Demand Outlook Improves
Overview

India's Nifty Realty index has rallied 6% in one month, outperforming the broader market. Sustained residential demand and healthy developer strategies are fueling gains, with analysts positive on strong absorption and comfortable inventories. Lodha Developers reported record quarterly pre-sales, signaling sector strength.

  • Real Estate Rally Gains Traction
    Real estate stocks are surging, with the Nifty Realty index climbing 6% over the past month. This performance contrasts sharply with the benchmark Nifty 50, which gained only 0.38% in the same period. On Thursday, leading developers like Anant Raj, Oberoi Realty, Lodha Developers, DLF, Godrej Properties, and Brigade Enterprises traded firm, adding up to 2% in intra-day deals.

    The Nifty Realty index was up 0.6% at 09:27 AM on Thursday, while the Nifty 50 declined 0.25%, highlighting the sector's current strength. However, this rally follows a period of underperformance, with the realty index falling 7.4% in the last six months, compared to a 2.1% rise in the Nifty 50.

    Demand Outlook Fuels Gains

    Analysts attribute the resurgence to a positive outlook for residential demand. JM Financial Institutional Equities expects demand to remain strong in the near term, supported by a healthy demand-supply scenario, high absorption levels, and comfortable inventory. Developers are focusing on monetizing existing projects rather than new supply, with limited launches across most markets except for the NCR region.

    Despite fewer new launches year-to-date, major developers are on track to meet their annual pre-sales targets. JM Financial maintains a positive sector stance, emphasizing the robust demand and supply dynamics.

    Developer Performance Shines

    Lodha Developers reported its best-ever quarterly pre-sales of ₹5,620 crore in the December 2025 quarter (Q3FY26). This represented a 25% year-on-year and 23% quarter-on-quarter growth. The company anticipates its strong momentum and launch pipeline will help achieve its annual pre-sales guidance of ₹21,000 crore.

    Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services noted Lodha Developers' steady project acquisitions and execution capabilities, which translate into sustained performance. The brokerage firm expects this operational consistency to continue as the company capitalizes on growth and consolidation opportunities.

    JM Financial has identified Godrej Properties, Sobha, and Lodha Developers as preferred picks, setting target prices of ₹2,600, ₹1,650, and ₹1,480 respectively, with a March 2027 timeframe.

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