Indian Realty Firms' Land Acquisition Falls 56% in Jan-Sep 2026
· Business · Economic Times, Business Standard
Indian real estate firms acquired 1,445 acres of land in the first nine months of 2026, a 56% decrease from the 3,292 acres acquired in the same period last year, according to Anarock. This decline is attributed to developers adopting a cautious strategy due to rising costs and increased selectivity in land purchases. Joint development agreements (JDAs) with landowners accounted for 25% of all land deals during this period, up from approximately 12% in 2022 and 24% in 2025. Mayank Saksena, Anarock Group MD & CEO, Land Services, noted that developers are increasingly using JDAs as project economics become more critical.
Why it matters
The significant drop in land acquisition indicates a shift in strategy for Indian real estate developers, potentially impacting future project launches and housing supply. The increased reliance on JDAs suggests a move towards more capital-efficient development models, which could affect land prices and developer-landowner relationships.
Read the original report — Economic Times
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