Land Deals Slow to 76 in 9M 2026 as Real Estate Developers Turn Selective; Joint Development Agreements Account for One in Four Deals: Anarock

Realty firms' land acquisition falls 56% to 1,445 acres in Jan-Sep: Anarock

In the first nine months of 2026, a notable drop in land acquisition activities by Indian real estate firms has been observed. Anarock attributes this decline to developers adopting a cautious strategy, influenced by rising costs and emphasized selectivity in land purchases. Notably, joint development agreements with landowners represented 25% of all deals, hinting at a stronger focus on project feasibility and connectivity.

Rising land costs push developers towards JDAs as acquisitions slow; 1 in 4 deals now under JDA

India’s land acquisition activity slowed in the first nine months of 2026, with developers increasingly opting for joint development arrangements (JDAs) over outright land purchases as rising land costs and project viability concerns weigh on acquisition decisions.

Land deals slow to 76 in 9M 2026 as real estate developers turn selective; joint development agreements account for one in four deals: Anarock

While developers continue to buy land in metros, some of the largest deals are shifting to tier 2 and 3 cities, including a 714-acre acquisition in Coimbatore

India’s Real Estate Developers Shift Towards Strategic Land Acquisitions and Joint Development Models - Business News Week

Mukesh Choudhary, MD, Accuspace, a real estate developer specialising in office and warehousing segmentsThe land acquisitions trend across reflects a shift towards a more cautious, strategic and opportunity-driven approach to real estate development. It shows developers are increasingly prioritising the quality of land parcels over the scale of acquisition. Factors such as location, connectivity, […] The post India’s Real Estate Developers Shift…