INR 62,000 Cr Needed for New Land Development in 2024: JLL
India's 2024 Real Estate Boom: 2,335 Acres Acquired; INR 39,742 Cr Invested. Developers Eye 194M sq.ft Development Across 23 Cities
- A total of 2,335 acres were secured by developers across 23 major urban centers.
- Residential projects dominate the planned usage, with about 158 million sq. ft designated for housing usage.
- Twenty-five land deals clocked in Tier II and Tier III cities in 2024, the highest since 2022.
- Delhi NCR led in terms of transacted value of land at ~ INR 11,339 crore.
- Top 7 cities capture 91% of the estimated capital requirement based on current cost of construction.
MUMBAI, MARCH 12, 2025: The year 2024 marked a watershed year in India's real estate sector, characterized by a surge in land acquisitions. Developers across the country embarked on an ambitious expansion drive, securing a vast 2,335 acres of land through 134 distinct transactions in key twenty-three cities. These strategic land acquisitions, valued at a staggering INR 39,742 crore, laid the foundation for potential development of 194 million sq. ft of real estate.
While Tier I* cities maintained their dominance, accounting for 72% of the land purchases, the year witnessed a significant shift towards smaller urban centers. Tier II and III** cities claimed a substantial 28% share of the acquisitions, translating to 662 acres of land. This trend signals a growing recognition of the untapped potential in these emerging markets. Notably, cities like Nagpur, Varanasi, Indore, Vrindavan, and Ludhiana emerged as unexpected hotspots in this land acquisition spree. Their prominence in the year's transactions underscores a broader trend of geographical diversification in real estate development, moving beyond the traditional metropolitan strongholds.This strategic pivot towards a more balanced urban development model not only reflects changing market dynamics but also hints at a future where growth is more evenly distributed across India's urban landscape.
Land Transactions - A Historic Snapshot
Note: Joint Development agreements (JDAs) are not included for the analysis. Only outright purchases by real estate developers are considered for the study.
*Tier 1 cities include the top 7 markets in India – Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune.
**Tier II and III cities include all the other markets not covered in Tier I cities.
Year | Land bought by developers (acres) | Value of land acquired (INR Cr) | Development potential (Mn sq. ft) | Number of deals |
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2022 | 1,603 | 18,112 | 150 | 64 |
2023 | 1,947 | 32,203 | 176 | 111 |
2024 | 2,335 | 39,742 | 194 | 134 |