Geopolitical tensions have impacted India’s housing market, with sales dipping 7% sequentially in Q1 2026, despite a 7% annual rise. New launches outpaced sales, leading to a 4% quarterly increase in unsold inventory. While developers remain confident, global uncertainties and rising costs are affecting buyer sentiment and investment, particularly from Middle Eastern buyers.
F&O Talk: Big break above 23,200 can open doors for 23,500 for Nifty; Sudeep Shah picks 6 stocks ahead of Diwali
Nifty could extend its recovery towards 23,500 if it decisively breaks above the 23,150–23,200 resistance zone, says SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah. He also shares his