The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, which is expected to push up home-loan borrowing costs modestly. West Bengal developers expect long-term demand to hold, while first-time buyers may face greater affordability pressure during the festive season, prompting builders to offer flexible payment plans.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Landmark Group has secured ₹330 crore in construction finance from the State Bank of India for Landmark One, a Grade A+ commercial development in Gurugram. The project features large floor plates and extensive parking, while private equity investment in Indian real estate has risen 23% year on year.
8:39 AMEconomic TimesRepo rate hike may raise borrowing costs, but real estate demand likely to be resilient: Realtors
Summary
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, which is expected to push up home-loan borrowing costs modestly. West Bengal developers expect long-term demand to hold, while first-time buyers may face greater affordability pressure during the festive season, prompting builders to offer flexible payment plans.
The rate increase will affect affordability first, especially for entry-level buyers with limited income buffers.
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The hike is unlikely to derail housing demand, but it could narrow access for first-time buyers and increase developers’ reliance on financing incentives.
Landmark Group raises Rs 330 crore SBI finance for Gurugram project
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Landmark Group has secured ₹330 crore in construction finance from the State Bank of India for Landmark One, a Grade A+ commercial development in Gurugram. The project features large floor plates and extensive parking, while private equity investment in Indian real estate has risen 23% year on year.
The SBI financing gives Landmark Group capital to advance a large commercial project as institutional
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The deal points to improving capital availability for premium commercial projects in major urban markets.
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