BS READS: As economy recovers, this may be perfect time to invest in realty

Investors expect a V-shape recovery in India's real estate market as the economy shows signs of revival and demand returns. Namrata Kohli brings some insights on how to play the real estate market

The Indian real estate market suffered in the coronavirus pandemic but the third quarter of 2020 marks a turning point. The time has come after many years to invest as both macro and micro economic indicators favour the market, said analysts.

“Investors have remained bullish on the long-term prospects and voted with their deployments in the third quarter,” said Dr Samantak Das, chief economist and head of research and REIS (India), JLL.

“The interest rate is at a historic low. We are expecting a huge currency depreciation along with price inflation of 5-7%. The economy is ready to bounce back with (a)