Repo rate hike may raise borrowing costs, but real estate demand likely to be resilient: Realtors

Oct 7, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent. Real estate companies in West Bengal anticipate a slight rise in borrowing costs for home loans. Developers believe that genuine homebuyers will remain undeterred in the long term. Concerns about affordability for first-time buyers may arise during the festive season. Developers are introducing flexible payment plans to sustain demand despite these pressures.

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