Why India’s Real-Estate Boom Is Still in Early Gears — Abhishek Lodha Speaks Out
India’s real estate sector has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of post-pandemic economic recovery — with rising home sales, record launches, and renewed investor interest. Yet, according to Abhishek Lodha , Managing Director and CEO of Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group), the market is still far from reaching its true takeoff phase . This perspective might surprise many who see India’s property market as booming, but Lodha’s insights reflect a deep understanding of long-term growth cycles, affordability trends, and infrastructure evolution. His message is clear — India’s real estate journey is only getting started . The Real Estate Cycle: Understanding the “Takeoff Phase” To understand Lodha’s comments, it’s important to know what the “takeoff phase” in real estate actually means. A takeoff phase occurs when a sector experiences sustained, large-scale demand across multiple segments — residential, commercial, and industrial — supported by stable income growth, institutio...