Shekhar Patel, President, CREDAI, said, “The RBI's decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% provides much-needed stability and reassurance for the real estate sector. Given the prevailing global uncertainties, maintaining the status quo sends a positive signal of confidence and policy continuity. Real estate is a long-gestation sector, and homebuyers make long-term financial commitments. A stable interest-rate environment enables both developers and buyers to plan with greater certainty.

The RBI's upward revision of India's GDP growth projection to *6.7%* underscores the resilience of the Indian economy despite external headwinds. Sustained economic growth, employment generation and continued infrastructure development remain the strongest drivers of housing demand. Despite supply-side disruptions in recent months due to the situation in West Asia, the housing market has continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience, reflecting strong underlying demand. Stable borrowing costs further support this momentum by providing financing certainty and facilitating timely project execution.

Going forward, continued investment in infrastructure, coupled with stronger policy support for affordable housing, will further strengthen the sector's long-term growth trajectory. Policy stability instils confidence across the housing ecosystem and is particularly significant for an industry where investment and homeownership decisions are made with a long-term perspective.”