High land prices and lengthy clearance delays are limiting Indian real estate project debuts. Land acquisition, regulatory difficulties, and legal issues are causing a supply-demand mismatch in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR.

The first quarter of the year saw Delhi-NCR dominate the market for high-end luxury flats priced at least INR 15,000 per square foot among the top eight cities. A large number of new luxury apartment developments sold out rapidly in the area.

India's elderly population is growing. Household needs are changing due to growth. Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi are focusing on senior-friendly housing. The progress is encouraging, but much more must be done. Despite hurdles, senior care houses will be significant business.

In a strategic move to expedite its real estate projects, Raheja Developers, one of India's premier real estate giants, has announced an investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore spanning fiscal years 2024 to 2026.

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority of Delhi has made it mandatory for developers to register their ventures, even if the property will be leased and not sold.

An analysis by property consultancy CBRE reveals that real estate developers and foreign funds invested significantly in land acquisition in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai during 2018-2022, as over 60% of the fund was used in these two cities.

Major Real Estate Developers Announce New Projects in the Delhi-National Capital Region in 2023-2024

According to Delhi real estate market reports, several developers are avoiding registering their projects with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) despite the necessity to do so whenever the developed area surpasses 500 square mtrs, regardless of the number of flats constructed on the plot.

Leading real estate developers in India, DLF would spend close to Rs 1,700 crore in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to create office space and a data centre.