According to real estate consultant Anarock, land acquisitions for real estate projects in India saw a slight decline in the 2025-26 fiscal year, totaling 2,994 acres, compared to 3,071 acres in the previous year. This decrease is reflected in 111 land deals sealed nationwide, with nearly half of these transactions being conducted by listed real estate companies. Anarock Chairman Anuj Puri noted that listed developers completed 54 deals covering 1,433 acres, benefiting from easier access to institutional capital and transparent financial practices. The trend indicates a growing preference for larger, branded developers as consumer demand shifts toward those with the financial strength to execute projects. Notable cities where land acquisitions took place include Vadodara, Amritsar, Nagpur, and others. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, developers acquired around 900 acres for nearly ₹18,000 crore (approximately $2.2 billion USD) to support housing and commercial projects, highlighting robust demand in the sector.