As of December 6, 2023, the Delhi Land & Finance Limited (DLF) lead the list of Indian real estate companies for residential and commercial complexes with a market capitalization of over 2,080 billion Indian rupees. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in New Delhi includes 43 real estate developers under this category. The real estate industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in India and was estimated to reach a total value of one trillion U.S. dollars by 2030.

Who is driving the real estate industry?

With the central government tightening regulations in the residential segment in recent years and a mismatch of demand and supply for housing, the commercial, office, and retail segments have been the key drivers within the real estate industry. Nevertheless, all segments felt the impacts of the coronavirus crisis in 2020 with less transactions, less realizations, rising vacancies and falling prizes.

DLF Limited

The Delhi Land & Finance Limited (DLF) was founded in 1946 in New Delhi. At first, it developed residential colonies in renown neighborhoods in southern Delhi, such as Greater Kailash and Hauz Khas. When the government took control over real estates in Delhi in the mid-1950s, DLF concentrated on other locations and the commercial segment. From the 1970s onwards, it was one of the driving factors in developing the small town of Gurugram (formerly known as Gurgaon) into a vibrant city. In financial year 2020, DLF reported a consolidated revenue of nearly 69 billion Indian rupees. Besides its residential projects and high-end shopping malls, DLF gained popularity as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2012.

Demand is calculated by the total number of nights stayed in each region.

Globally gross revenue from Airbnbs increased significantly from $27.69 billion in 2020 to $48.9 billion in 2021.

This is the complete breakdown of how much revenue Airbnb makes in commission from listings in each region.

The average host on Airbnb earns $13,800 annually. The fastest-growing host demographic is seniors.

As of September 2024, Mumbai had the highest cost of living among other cities in the country, with an index value of 26.5. Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR) followed it with an index value of 25.1.  What is cost of living? The cost of living varies depending on geographical regions and factors that affect the cost of living in an area include housing, food, utilities, clothing, childcare, and fuel among others. The cost of living is calculated based on different measures such as the consumer price index (CPI), living cost indexes, and wage price index. CPI refers to the change in the value of consumer goods and services. The wage price index, on the other hand, measures the change in labor services prices due to market pressures. Lastly, the living cost indexes calculate the impact of changing costs on different households. The relationship between wages and costs determines affordability and shifts in the cost of living. Mumbai tops the list Mumbai usually tops the list of most expensive cities in India. As the financial and entertainment hub of the country, Mumbai offers wide opportunities and attracts talent from all over the country. It is the second-largest city in India and has one of the most expensive real estates in the world.