RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate unchanged, developers said - buyers' confidence will increase
RBI Monetary Policy: This time there has been no change in the repo rate, which means that there will be no effect on the EMI of your loan. This is a good news for home buyers who are planning to buy a house ahead of the festive season. After the stability in the repo rate, developers say that this decision is a positive sign for home buyers and it is expected to increase the demand in the market, this will help home buyers to buy their dream home.
Repo rate unchanged
CMD of Gaur Group, has welcomed the RBI's decision, saying that this decision is wise, as it will strengthen the economy, especially when there are trade-related challenges around the world, such as the impact of Trump tariffs. Gaur said that the inflation rate is currently lower than the target set by the RBI. In such a situation, this decision will prove to be very beneficial for the real estate.
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Enthusiasm among buyers
Director of Gulshan Group, says - According to Deepak Kapoor, Director of Gulshan Group, keeping the repo rate stable at 5.5% by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the right step for the real estate sector. He says that the 100 basis point cut in interest rates in the last 6 months had led to a lot of enthusiasm among buyers. As a result, in the first half of the year 2025, houses worth Rs 3.6 lakh crore have been sold in tier-1 cities alone, leading to a tremendous jump in housing demand.
Developers said - buyers' confidence will increase
Landmark Group founder and chairman Sandeep Chhillar believes that RBI's decision of not changing the repo rate is a positive sign for the real estate sector, which will boost growth. He said that this decision is expected to further reduce home loan interest rates, making it even easier for first-time homebuyers to buy property. Oaks Group chairman and MD Prakash Mehta says that by keeping the repo rate stable, RBI has indicated that it wants to maintain a balance between economic growth and controlling inflation.
For the real estate sector, this move creates an environment that is conducive to long-term projects. This will help in strongly pushing forward infrastructure-related projects in different property segments.
Real estate sector will get support
Homeland Group CEO Umang Jindal believes that by keeping the repo rate stable at 5.50%, RBI has shown that it is being cautious in the changing economic conditions. According to him, this decision can provide some support to the real estate sector as there will be no change in the cost of loan, due to which the demand for housing can remain stable. However, Jindal also said that at this time developers and home buyers should not expect any additional financial relief.
Summary
CRC Group Director Salil Kumar has said that RBI's decision to keep the repo rate stable is a good and stable step for both residential and commercial real estate segments. According to him, this stance of the central bank raises hopes that interest rates may be reduced in the future, which will make the market environment even more better.
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