MUMBAI: Real estate stocks demonstrated a robust performance today, with the BSE Realty index surging by 157.23 points, or 1.97%, reaching 8151.21 at 09:41 IST. This uptick marks a significant gain in the sector, reflecting a positive sentiment towards real estate equities.
Leading the charge in the BSE Realty index were DLF Ltd, which saw a notable increase of 3.81%, and Macrotech Developers Ltd, rising by 2.49%. Prestige Estates Projects Ltd followed with a gain of 2.03%, while Godrej Properties Ltd and Sunteck Realty Ltd saw advances of 1.83% and 1.81%, respectively. Other contributors to the index’s upward trajectory included Oberoi Realty Ltd, up 1.59%, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, which increased by 1.51%, Brigade Enterprises Ltd at 1.39%, Sobha Ltd gaining 0.97%, and Phoenix Mills Ltd with a modest rise of 0.13%.
Broader market indices also displayed strength, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment. At the same time, the BSE SmallCap index climbed by 568.89 points, or 1.07%, reaching 53524.12. The BSE MidCap Index advanced by 138.88 points, or 0.87%, standing at 16150.37. The Nifty 50 index saw an increase of 231 points, or 0.96%, settling at 24374.75, while the BSE Sensex gained 727.8 points, or 0.92%, to reach 79833.68.
This broad-based rally in the real estate sector and overall market indices suggests an optimistic outlook among investors, buoyed by positive developments and growing confidence in market fundamentals. The significant gains in real estate stocks underscore the sector’s resilience and potential amidst broader economic conditions.
