BSE Realty Index

The move brought the repo rate to 4 per cent, which is the lowest since 2000

In contrast, the previous decade (2000-2009) saw double digit nominal returns for stocks and gold while average inflation was at 5.55 per cent

The study is based on a top-down analysis using the area in projects, selling price of projects, construction status, assumed construction costs and land cost

DLF, Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty, HDIL, Sobha and Indiabulls Real Estate were up 1% to 6%.

Steady rental income offers support amid uncertainty and sluggish demand for residential space