Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Realty Faces Execution Pressure Amid Expansion
Big real estate companies in India are planning to build a lot of new homes and buildings.
They have big plans to launch projects worth a lot of money.
But they are having trouble making everything happen on time.
There are not enough workers, and the cost of building things is going up.
Also, it's taking a long time to get all the necessary approvals.
Some people say that the companies need to be careful and plan well to make sure they can finish their projects on time.
Others say that these problems are normal and happen from time to time.
The companies are trying to find ways to make things work better, like working with bigger contractors and planning their projects carefully.
Top developers plan launches worth Rs 1.13 trillion, with DLF, Lodha, Prestige Estates, and Godrej Properties leading the way.
Execution challenges include approval delays, labor shortages, rising costs, and contractor capacity limits.
Despite strong demand and presales, developers are struggling to align approvals, labor availability, and construction timelines.
Construction costs have risen by 40% in five years, and skilled labor availability is tight.
Developers are downplaying concerns, noting that execution pressures are cyclical and manageable with disciplined planning and strong governance.
- Who
- Top real estate developers in India, including DLF, Lodha, Prestige Estates, and Godrej Properties
- What
- Execution pressure due to approval delays, labor shortages, rising costs, and contractor capacity limits
- When
- Near to medium term, with specific launches and plans for FY26 and H1FY26
- Where
- Top seven cities in India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR
- Why
- Despite strong demand and presales, developers are facing challenges in aligning approvals, labor availability, and construction timelines with their ambitious launch plans
- Top Developers' Launch Plans
- Rs 1.13 trillion
- DLF's Medium-Term Plans
- Rs 60,215 crore
- Lodha's H1FY26 Launches
- Rs 13,200 crore
- Prestige Estates' H1FY26 Launches
- Rs 17,500 crore
- Godrej Properties' FY26 Target
- Rs 40,000 crore
- Q3CY25 Launches in Top 7 Cities
- 96,690 units
- Construction Cost Increase
- 40% in five years
- Godrej Properties' Deliveries
- 18 million sq ft in 2025