Indian Real Estate Sees Rapid Growth with Increased Land Acquisition

The Indian real estate market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and forward momentum in 2025. Despite a clear divide between premium housing and affordable segments, the housing sector is thriving—backed by strong economic indicators, a new generation of informed homebuyers, and sustained urbanization across the country.

This past week has reinforced industry confidence, with leading developers reporting strong financials and making major land acquisitions to fuel future growth. The spotlight remains on developers like Godrej Properties, DLF, Bagmane Group, and Prestige Group, all of whom are making strategic moves to capture market share in India’s key urban centres.

Godrej Properties and DLF: Solid Sales and Strategic Planning

Two of India’s most prominent developers, Godrej Properties and DLF, released their quarterly results recently, highlighting the buoyancy of the Indian real estate market.

Godrej Properties reported a 20.83% drop in Q4 FY25 net profit to ₹378.44 crore due to increased expenses. However, the company’s overall performance remains robust, with total income rising by 40% year-on-year to ₹2,681.06 crore. Most notably, it recorded all-time high annual sales bookings of ₹29,444 crore and collections of ₹17,047 crores. The developer also delivered 18.4 million sq. ft. across five major cities, surpassing its own projections and setting ambitious new goals for FY26.

DLF, on the other hand, posted a 61.5% increase in Q4 FY24 net profit at ₹919.8 crore, with operational revenue growing 46.6% to ₹2,135 crore. The company’s annual sales bookings stood at ₹14,778 crore. Looking ahead, DLF is planning to launch over 11 million sq. ft. of new projects in FY25, with an estimated sales potential of ₹36,000 crore.

These numbers reflect continued demand for premium housing from both end-users and investors.

Bagmane Group: Investing in Strategic Land Buys

Bagmane Group, widely known for its commercial office developments, is aggressively expanding its presence through key land acquisitions—signalling growing investor confidence in the Indian real estate market.

• Delhi: Bagmane acquired a 30.6-acre railway land parcel in Sector 21, Dwarka for ₹1,530 crore. The lease deal, made through the Rail Land Development Authority, is aimed at a mixed-use project comprising 55% residential and 45% commercial components. Its proximity to the upcoming railway passenger terminal adds strategic value to the project.
• Chennai: Earlier this year, Bagmane purchased Cognizant’s former India headquarters on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) for ₹612 crore. The 13.6-acre property will be redeveloped into a 3 million sq. ft. office park, marking the company’s formal entry into Chennai’s commercial real estate market.

These acquisitions align with Bagmane’s strategy to diversify its geographic portfolio and prepare for a potential Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listing.

The developer currently manages over 18 million sq. ft. in operational assets and has a development pipeline of 10–15 million sq. ft. Institutional confidence in the group is high, with Blackstone recently cleared to acquire a stake in the company.

Prestige Group: Building a Robust Land Bank

Prestige Group, one of India’s most diversified real estate developers, is focused on long-term expansion through strategic land banking in high-growth corridors.

• Mumbai: Prestige acquired 22,135 sq. m. (approx. 5.5 acres) of land in Mira Bhayandar, Mumbai, for ₹291.6 crore. The site will be used for a 1 million sq. ft. residential development, helping the group strengthen its position in Mumbai’s competitive housing market.
• Bengaluru: In a major Bengaluru land deal, Prestige purchased 17.45 acres in Whitefield for ₹462 crore. The land is adjacent to its new Prestige Raintree Park project and will host a 2.68 million sq. ft. residential development, further consolidating the group’s leadership in Bengaluru’s premium housing segment.

Prestige now holds a land bank of 888 acres across India, with 679 acres fully owned. This strong pipeline supports the group’s ambitious residential and commercial project launches planned through FY25 and beyond.

Confidence and Growth Ahead

The recent announcements by Godrej, DLF, Bagmane, and Prestige reflect a strong appetite for growth and long-term confidence in the Indian real estate market. With large-scale land purchases, record-breaking sales, and institutional interest on the rise, the sector is well-positioned to sustain momentum through the rest of the year.

Infrastructure upgrades, REITs, and supportive policy environments are further strengthening the foundation for continued growth. As urbanization accelerates and a growing middle class seeks better housing, developers are wisely investing in future-ready assets.

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