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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Tier 2 cities drive land deals in H1 2025, Coimbatore leads with single largest transaction of 714 acres: Report
Tier 2 cities emerged as major players in India's land transaction ecosystem in the first half of 2025, with Coimbatore recording the largest single land transaction of 714 acres, followed by Ahmedabad at 590 acres and Amritsar at 520 acres, a report by Anarock said on July 8. Tier 2 cities emerged as major players in India's land transaction ecosystem in the first half of 2025, with Coimbatore recording the largest single land transaction of 714 acres. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Pixabay) Geographically, Anarock said of the 76 land deals in H1 2025, 67 deals for 991 acres took place in the top-seven cities. The remaining nine deals for 1,907 acres were in tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysuru, and Panipat. Despite broader economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, land buying continued unabated, setting a new record with 76 deals totalling over 2,898 acres across the country. Also, the prominence of tier-2 cities signals a dramatic decentralisation of land investment away from traditional metro-centric strategies. Among Tier 1 cities, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led in terms of volume, clocking 244 land deals for more than 433 acres, while Bengaluru followed with 15 deals covering 182+ acres, reinforcing sustained interest in top urban hubs alongside rising activity in smaller cities, ANAROCK report titled Land as capital: Decoding India's land transaction patterns and investment flows said. The total volume of the land transacted so far in 2025 is already 1.15 times the deals volume seen in the whole of 2024, which saw about 133 deals for 2,515 acres concluded, it said. At least 2,900 acres of land deals, with a market value of ₹31,000 crore, were transacted in the Indian realty market during the first six months of 2025 (H1 2025). The total revenue potential was approximately ₹1.47 lakh crore and the total development potential was 233 mn sq ft, it noted. Also Read: Beyond the metros: Why are Tier II cities emerging as the new commercial real estate hotspots? "The post-pandemic years from 2021 onwards have seen a relentless spate of land deals. Between 2021 and H1 2025, over 11,858 acres have been transacted in 423 deals across the country for various developments. The scale and sophistication of these deals, which account for a combined development potential of 841 mn sq. ft., underscore the real estate market's maturation - and the strategic importance of land as a cornerstone resources,' said Mayank Saksena, MD and CEO - Land Services, ANAROCK Group. 'The emergence of tier II/III cities as significant contributors to the national land transaction ecosystem is also noteworthy," said Saksena. "These markets, once considered peripheral to mainstream real estate activity, now represent an inalienable component of the Indian real estate growth horizon - challenging the historical metro-centric model and inducing a healthier geographic distribution of economic opportunity,' he said. Land deals in H1 2025 include outright sales and joint development agreements These deals include both outright transactions as well as joint development agreements between realtors and landowners. At least 54 separate deals for over 1,200 acres are proposed for residential developments, while eight deals involving 48.41 acres are proposed for commercial projects. Six deals totalling 1,034 acres are proposed for mixed-use development. Around 537 acres in three separate deals are proposed for industrial & logistics parks, the Anarock report said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
About ₹30,885 crore worth of land transacted across India in H1 2025
NEW DELHI: India's land market witnessed a record-breaking surge in activity during the first half of 2025, with nearly 2,900 acres changing hands in 76 separate deals — surpassing the total volume recorded for the entire 2024, which saw 133 deals for 2,515 acres. According to a new report by Anarock, the land deals transacted in H1 2025 alone are valued at ₹30,885 crore, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹1.47 lakh crore and a cumulative development capacity of over 233 million sq. ft. Among India's top seven cities, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) led with 24 land deals for over 433 acres, followed by Bengaluru with 15 deals for 182 acres and Pune with 13 deals spanning more than 214 acres. Notably, Tier 2 and 3 cities are emerging as serious contenders, accounting for 1,907+ acres in just nine deals—underscoring a shift in the geographic contours of Indian real estate activity. Residential projects drive land demand Of the total land transacted, 54 deals—spanning over 1,200 acres—are earmarked for residential developments including apartments, villas, townships, and plotted layouts. Meanwhile, eight deals (48.4 acres) are intended for commercial projects, six (1,034 acres) for mixed-use development, and three large deals (537 acres) for industrial and logistics parks. The growing diversity of use-cases also includes allocations for a data centre (2.4 acres) and a semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility (25 acres). "Between 2021 and H1 2025, over 11,858 acres have been transacted in 423 deals across the country for various developments. The scale and sophistication of these deals, which account for a combined development potential of 841 Mn sq. ft., underscore the real estate market's maturation - and the strategic importance of land as a cornerstone resource," said Mayank Saksena, MD & CEO - Land Services, Anarock Group . Top Land Deals in H1 2025 across citiesBuyerCityApprox. Size (in Acres)Approx. Deal ValueProposed DevelopmentGodrej PropertiesIndore24120Plotted DevelopmentMax EstateNoida10.33711Mixed UseM3M GroupNoida5.82400CommercialArvind SmartspacesAhmedabad440JDAIndustrial & Logistic ParkPanasonic LifeMumbai1.63160CommercialEcoBox Industrial ParksChennai50400Industrial & Logistic ParkArvind SmartspaceAhmedabad150180Plotted DevelopmentBrigade GroupBengaluru4.4220ResidentialKrisala GroupPune105JDATownship ProjectLam ResearchBengaluru251,125Semiconductor Equipment ManufacturingConsortium of Schloss Bangalore, Arliga Ecospace Business Parks, and Schloss ChankyaMumbai8.311,302CommercialMacrotech Developers (Lodha)Pune5JDAResidentialNTT Global Data CentersMumbai2.39855Data CentreOmaxeAmritsar2601,000TownshipPrestige Group & Arihant GroupChennai3.48361Residential Source: Anarock Research Tier II/III cities gaining ground Interestingly, smaller cities like Ahmedabad, Mysuru, Panipat, Amritsar, Coimbatore, and Indore featured prominently in the top land deals of H1 2025. This decentralisation of land investment away from India's core metros hints at a maturing market and a more geographically distributed economic development. Between 2021 and 2024, the NCR region led in terms of deal count (92) and cumulative value (~₹26,100 crore), while MMR accounted for the single largest land deal—worth ₹5,200 crore—and the highest total land area (1,745 acres). Hyderabad also saw one of the largest transactions of 600 acres in this period. The report also highlighted the growing prevalence of joint development agreements (JDAs), which saw a 150% year-on-year increase in 2024, underscoring the industry's pivot towards collaborative models that optimize capital and manage risk more efficiently.
News18
08-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Land Deals Remain Upbeat In H1 2025, Transactions Seen For 2,900 Acres Worth Rs 31,000 Crore: Report
Real Estate Deals: The total market value of the land transacted in January-June stood at Rs 30,885 crore. India's real estate market show an impressive growth post pandemic with major develpers acquiring land for various real estate developments, including residential, commercial, logistics, and warehousing, according to a report by real estate consultant Anarock. At least 2,900 acres of land deals, having a market value of Rs 31,000 crore, were transacted in the first six months of 2025, according to Anarock. It clarified that the land deals include both outright as well as joint development agreements between realtors and landowners. The value is based on the rates prevailing in the markets and not the actual price considerations. In a statement on Tuesday, Anarock said, 'Over 2,898 acres of land were transacted in 76 deals across India in H1 2025." The total market value of the land transacted in January-June was Rs 30,885 crore, the consultant said. The total revenue potential of these land parcels is about Rs 1.47 lakh crore and a total development potential of over 233 million sq ft. Bulk of these land deals were for development of housing, commercial and mixed use projects. Of the total 76 land deals in the first half of this year, Anarock said as many as 17 were joint development agreements (JDAs) spread over 782 acres with a market value of Rs 6,765 crore. Anarock highlighted that the total volume of the land transacted in the first six months of 2025 is already 1.15 times compared to the entire 2024, which saw about 133 deals involving 2,515 acres. Geographically, Anarock said of the 76 land deals in H1 2025, 67 deals for 991 acres took place in the top-seven cities. The remaining nine deals for 1,907 acres were in tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysuru, and Panipat. At least 54 separate deals for over 1,200 acres are proposed for residential developments, while eight deals involving 48.41 acres are proposed for commercial projects. Six deals totalling 1,034 acres are proposed for mixed-use development. Around 537 acres in three separate deals are proposed for industrial & logistics parks, the consultant said. Mayank Saksena, MD & CEO (land services) of ANAROCK Group, said, 'The post-pandemic years from 2021 onwards have seen a relentless spate of land deals. Between 2021 and H1 2025, over 11,858 acres have been transacted in 423 deals across the country for various developments. The scale and sophistication of these deals, which account for a combined development potential of 841 million square feet, underscore the real estate market's maturation — and the strategic importance of land as a cornerstone resource." The emergence of tier II/III cities as significant contributors to the national land transaction ecosystem is also noteworthy, said Saksena. 'These markets, once considered peripheral to mainstream real estate activity, now represent an inalienable component of the Indian real estate growth horizon – challenging the historical metro-centric model and inducing a healthier geographic distribution of economic opportunity," he added.
