India's Property Developers Struggle with Construction Delays as Market Sentiment Turns Negative
Published on: Jan. 25, 2026, 3:07 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
India's real estate sector faces mounting pressures with the BSE Realty Index falling over 30% from its June 2024 peak. Construction completion rates have deteriorated from 74% in 2017 to 57% in 2024, creating revenue recognition delays and funding pressures for developers. While unsold inventory remains at manageable levels of 19 months in top cities, operational challenges including regulatory hurdles and labor market issues are constraining project execution capabilities.
