Land Acquisitions for Real Estate Projects Decline Slightly in 2025-26 Fiscal
According to data released by Anarock, a real estate consultant, land acquisitions for real estate projects fell slightly to 2,994 acres in the 2025-26 fiscal, with almost half being acquired by listed entities.
Key Highlights:
- Total Land Acquisitions: 2,994 acres
- Listed Entities: Acquired almost half of the total land, accounting for 54 deals and 1,433 acres
- Previous Fiscal: 143 deals covering 3,071.14 acres in 2024-25
Anarock Chairman Anuj Puri stated that listed real estate companies have a clear edge over smaller players due to their easier access to institutional capital and transparent balance sheets.
Tier II-III Cities with Significant Land Acquisitions:
- Vadodara
- Amritsar
- Nagpur
- Panipat
- Mysore
- Raipur
- Coimbatore
Active Listed Players:
- Godrej Properties
- Lodha Developers
- Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
- Brigade Enterprises
These listed players are gaining market share gradually, with shifting consumer demand towards big branded developers who have the financial capabilities to execute projects.
Recent Market Trends:
- JLL India: Real estate developers acquired around 900 acres of land in January-March 2026 for nearly ₹18,000 crore
- JLL Data: Developers acquired over 3,093 acres of land across 149 transactions valued at ₹54,818 crore in 2025