The Reserve Bank of India’s recent 25 basis-point repo rate cut to 5.25% is expected to provide a significant boost to Mumbai’s real estate sector, experts say. This marks the fourth rate reduction since February and comes at a crucial time for both developers and homebuyers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Commenting on the development, Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, President of CREDAI-MCHI, said:
“The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% signals a welcome shift toward supporting growth and improving liquidity at a crucial juncture for the housing sector. This fourth rate cut since February reinforces the RBI’s commitment to stimulating the broader economy, and we expect banks to gradually pass on the benefit by trimming lending rates.
For homebuyers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, especially those in the affordable and mid-income segments, a softening interest rate environment will enhance loan eligibility and improve overall affordability—an essential catalyst in a high-cost market like ours. While deposit rates may moderate, the positive impact on credit flow, construction finance, and buyer sentiment is far more consequential for sustained housing demand.
The reduction in policy rates, combined with ongoing infrastructure expansion across MMR—from metro networks to new road corridors—creates a conducive environment for developers and homebuyers alike. As the sector gears up for year-end demand, CREDAI-MCHI believes this policy direction can meaningfully accelerate homeownership, support ongoing projects, and strengthen Mumbai’s journey toward more inclusive and future-ready urban growth.”
Industry observers expect the rate cut to lower borrowing costs for developers and boost homebuyer sentiment, particularly in the affordable and mid-segment residential projects. With several infrastructure projects underway in MMR, including metro expansions and new road corridors, the environment is increasingly supportive of housing demand.
The CREDAI-MCHI statement underscores that the combined impact of policy easing and infrastructure growth could act as a catalyst for both short-term market momentum and long-term urban development in the region.
