The Nifty Realty index has experienced a remarkable 15% surge in just eight trading sessions, reaching a new high of 1,134 points today. Year-to-date, the index has soared by 44%. Impressively, all 10 stocks within the index have shown gains ranging from 20% to 121% during this period.
Yearly Multibagger Returns
Looking back over the past year, 7 out of the 10 stocks in the Nifty Realty index have delivered multibagger returns. Sobha emerged as the top performer with a staggering gain of nearly 290%, followed closely by Prestige Estates Projects with a gain of 238%.
Other notable gainers include Brigade Enterprises, Macrotech Developers, Phoenix Mills, Godrej Properties, and Sunteck Realty, all achieving substantial gains ranging from 100% to 140%.
Drivers of Stellar Performance
The impressive growth in realty stocks can be attributed to robust sales growth, ongoing developments, strategic pricing adjustments, and improving financial indicators across the industry.
Demand Dynamics
The surge in demand for residential properties in major Indian cities during FY24 was driven by rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and an increasing number of high-net-worth individuals. There has been particularly strong demand for luxury homes, reflecting a shift towards more affluent living standards and the desire for superior amenities.
Market Outlook
Investors are increasingly drawn to the real estate sector for its potential for revenue growth, especially as India transitions to a mid-income economy. This trend is supported by expectations of continued demand for residential properties.
FY24 Milestone
Indian residential real estate achieved a significant milestone in FY24 by surpassing sales of one billion square feet, marking a 20% year-on-year increase to 1.1 billion square feet. This growth was accompanied by an 11% rise in prices and substantial inventory liquidation, reducing inventory levels to just 15 months.
FY25 Outlook
Looking ahead to FY25, the sector anticipates a combined launch of 140 million square feet with a gross development value of ₹1.7 trillion, up from 88 million square feet in FY24. This is expected to drive further sales momentum across the sector.
Valuation and Investment Opportunities
Residential real estate stocks are currently trading at 7–12 times EV/EBITDA for FY26 estimates, reflecting strong business fundamentals and growing investor interest. Kotak Institutional Equities identifies DLF, Signature Global, and Brigade as promising investment opportunities within the sector.
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