Synopsis:
Five major realty stocks have delivered negative returns in the last 12 months. DLF and Max Estates, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Real Estate and Sobha have slipped up to 40%.
The real estate sector has faced significant headwinds over the past year, with several leading players witnessing sharp corrections amid macroeconomic pressures and muted demand.
The real estate sector in India has underperformed over the past year primarily due to rising interest rates, regulatory changes, price inflation, slower demand, especially for affordable housing, and global geopolitical disruptions.
DLF Ltd
DLF Ltd is one of India’s largest real estate developers, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The company has played a pioneering role in shaping India’s urban landscape, particularly through the development of residential, commercial, and retail projects.
With market capitalization of Rs. 1,80,128 cr, the shares of DLF Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 729 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 733.65 per share. The stock has fallen 21%, dropping from Rs. 920.40 last year to its current level.
Max Estates Ltd
Max Estates Ltd is a prominent real estate development company based in India, operating primarily in the Delhi NCR region. Max Estates focuses on creating sustainable, Grade A residential and commercial properties that prioritize well-being and quality of life. The company’s portfolio includes notable projects such as Max Towers and Max House in Noida, as well as Estate 128 in Noida and 222 Rajpur in Dehradun.
With market capitalization of Rs. 7,185 cr, the shares of Max estates Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 445.05 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 456.55 per share. The stock has fallen 27%, dropping from Rs. 612.45 last year to its current level.
Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL) is the real estate arm of the Aditya Birla Group, one of India’s leading conglomerates. Established in 1897 as Century Textiles and Industries Ltd., the company rebranded to ABREL in 2024 to reflect its strategic focus on real estate development. It specializes in premium residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties
With market capitalization of Rs. 20,222 cr, the shares of Aditya Birla Real estate Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 1,811 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 1,845.10 per share. The stock has fallen 34%, dropping from Rs. 2,744.60 last year to its current level.
Sobha Ltd
Sobha Ltd was founded in 1995 is a leading Indian multinational real estate developer. Known for its backward-integrated model, Sobha handles design, construction, and manufacturing in-house to ensure high-quality projects. The company has a strong presence across 27 Indian cities and in Dubai, developing luxury residential communities, commercial spaces, and integrated township.
With market capitalization of Rs. 16,867 cr, the shares of Sobha Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 1,577 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 1,573.40 per share. The stock has fallen 21%, dropping from Rs. 2,015.40 last year to its current level.
Godrej Properties Ltd
Godrej Properties Ltd was founded in 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, is a leading Indian real estate developer and part of the Godrej Group. Operating across 12 major cities, the company develops residential, commercial, and township projects, with notable developments like Godrej BKC and Planet Godrej.
With market capitalization of Rs. 59,904 cr, the shares of Godrej Properties Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 1,993 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 2,019.10 per share. The stock has fallen 40%, dropping from Rs. 3,327.45 last year to its current level.
Written by Manideep Appana
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