Nifty Realty Index Drops 1.22% Amid Broad-Based Weakness; Only 2 Stocks Advance

Authored By Shishta Dutta | Last Modified: Jan 16, 2026 01:47 PM IST

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Mumbai, June 26 – The Nifty Realty index slumped 1.22% to 1,007.30 on Thursday morning, with 8 of its 11 constituents trading in the red. The decline comes amid broader profit booking in rate-sensitive sectors, even as the Nifty 50 traded 0.43% higher at 25,352.50.

Advancers and Decliners

Only Anant Raj Ltd (+0.19%) and Raymond Ltd (+0.04%) bucked the trend, with modest gains. The rest of the pack faced selling pressure, led by Macrotech Developers (LODHA) and Prestige Estates, both shedding over 1.3% by mid-morning.

Gainers on Nifty Realty

Stock	LTP (₹)	Change (₹)	% Change
Anant Raj Ltd	567.35	+1.10	+0.19%
Raymond Ltd	600.70	+0.25	+0.04%

Top Losers on Nifty Realty

Stock	LTP (₹)	Change (₹)	% Change
Macrotech Developers	1,428.60	-28.00	-1.92%
DLF Ltd	841.55	-12.80	-1.50%
Prestige Estates	1,724.70	-23.90	-1.37%
Brigade Enterprises	1,143.60	-14.40	-1.24%
Oberoi Realty	1,965.00	-24.00	-1.21%

What is Nifty Realty?

The Nifty Realty index represents the performance of a basket of top real estate stocks listed on the NSE. It reflects investor sentiment in residential, commercial, and retail property development segments. Key constituents include DLF, Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates, and Oberoi Realty.

Sector Outlook

Despite a robust 8% gain over the past month, the Nifty Realty index is now 11.7% away from its 52-week high. Sentiment remains cautious amid macroeconomic headwinds and a mixed real estate demand outlook. Large-cap names like DLF and Godrej Properties have also seen their stocks correct from recent highs, suggesting consolidation in the sector.

Market Context

While the Nifty Realty index lagged, the broader market maintained a positive tone. The Nifty 50 was up by 107.75 points or 0.43%, aided by gains in auto and IT stocks. Volumes in the Realty index remained relatively healthy, with a total turnover nearing ₹195.5 crore.

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