Developers See Strong Demand Despite Repo Rate Hike, Say Shekhar Patel
What happened
The Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate to 5.50% from 5.25%, the first increase since February 2023. Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India president Shekhar Patel stated that despite the rate hike, developers anticipate strong demand driven by infrastructure growth and festive periods. Anuj Puri noted that higher borrowing costs could lead buyers to be more selective, particularly in the affordable housing segment.
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Why it matters
The rate increase is expected to marginally raise home-loan costs, which could affect purchasing decisions. However, developers maintain that long-term economic growth and underlying demand remain robust enough to manage the impact of higher borrowing expenses.
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Who's involved
- Shekhar PatelPresident of CREDAI, commenting on the long-term economic outlook and housing demand.
- Anuj PuriChairman of ANAROCK Group, commenting on housing trends and buyer selectivity.
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Shekhar Patel
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Anuj Puri
Chairman and Country Head, India - Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd
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