Project delays once again loom large in the Delhi–NCR real estate market, following the toughest anti-pollution measures, including an immediate stop to all construction activities, put in place after air pollution spiked yet again.

On December 14, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to improve air quality, as a thick blanket of toxic smog envelops the National Capital Region.

The RBI’s 25 bps repo rate cut is welcomed by the real estate sector, seen as enhancing the appeal for homebuyers, especially in affordable and mid-income segments that are sensitive to interest rates. A cut in repo rate, which is expected to lower interest rates on loans, comes in the backdrop of rising property prices.

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NAREDCO NextGen successfully organised an international Study Tour to Dubai under the leadership of Mr. Ravikanth Reddy, President, NAREDCO NextGen, from 24th to 26th November 2025. The initiative aimed to provide global exposure, practical learning, and international market insights to India’s emerging real estate leaders. The study tour witnessed the active participation of 25+ NextGen members from across India, making it a dynamic and impactful learning initiative.

The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), under its capacity-building arm, the National Initiative of Real Estate Development (NIRED), has announced the launch of the 4th Online Management Development Program on ‘RERA and Real Estate Leadership Essentials’, scheduled from December 14-23, 2025.

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India's real estate sector is expected to see robust growth as India’s overall economic momentum remains stable or improves, supported by easing inflation and robust fiscal spending, as per the Q3 sentiment index report by Knight Frank–Naredco.

On the residential front, new launches are expected to remain stable or increase, as developers prioritise higher-ticket projects and temper lower-ticket supply. Residential sales are likely to improve, supported by rate cuts, subvention schemes, and buyer-focused incentives.

As the air quality in Delhi-NCR plunges into the “severe” category, prompting the enforcement of GRAP Stage III, construction sites across the region have once again fallen silent. While the curbs are aimed at protecting public health, they have triggered fresh concerns across India’s real estate and infrastructure sectors—sectors that collectively employ lakhs and anchor one of the largest economic ecosystems in North India.

KOLKATA: NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index for Q3 2025 has revealed a buoyant outlook for India's real estate sector, showcasing its resilience and adaptability in the face of global economic uncertainties. The Current Sentiment Score has climbed to 59, up from 56 in the previous quarter, while the Future Sentiment Score remains robust at 61, firmly in the optimistic zone.

The Maharashtra government has increased the "ready reckoner" (RR) rates for the financial year 2025-26, which are used for property valuations related to stamp duty and taxes. This marks the first increase in two years. Mumbai will see a 3.39% hike in these rates, while other areas in the state will experience a larger average increase of 3.89%. Notably, cities like Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Nashik will face steeper hikes, reaching up to 10.17%.

The National Association of Realtors-India (NAR-INDIA) and the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework that promotes professional excellence, industry growth, and policy advocacy in the real estate sector.

The National Association of Realtors-India (NAR-INDIA) and the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework that promotes professional excellence, industry growth, and policy advocacy in the real estate sector.