{
"title": "Realty index climbs for 5th consecutive session, becomes top Nifty gainer; Prestige, DLF rise up to 9%- Moneycontrol.com",
"link": "
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/realty-index-climbs-for-5th-consecutive-session-becomes-top-nifty-gainer-prestige-dlf-rise-up-to-9-13883305.html",
"date": "2026-04-08T07:57:43+00:00",
"summary": "Prestige Estates Projects saw a rise of approximately 9% in its stock price, following a report of a 10% increase in pre-sales to ₹7,697 crore for the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year, and a total pre-sales of ₹30,024 crore for 2025-26, marking a 76% increase year-over-year.",
"company": "Prestige Estates Projects Limited",
"article_type": "Index & Reshuffles",
"sentiment": "positive",
"specific_title": "Prestige Estates Projects Reports Significant Pre-Sales Growth",
"long_summary": "The Realty index has achieved a significant milestone by rising for the fifth consecutive session, making it the top gainer on the Nifty with a 7% increase on the day and over 14% in the last five sessions. Key contributors to this rally include Prestige Estates Projects, which saw its stock surge approximately 9% following a 10% rise in pre-sales to ₹7,697 crore for Q4 FY2025-26, and DLF, which also experienced gains of up to 9%. The upward trend in the real estate sector has been bolstered by the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25%, providing stability that supports housing affordability and long-term planning. Other notable stocks in the sector, such as Godrej Properties and Oberoi Realty, also advanced between 5% and 7%. However, despite the current rally, there are indications of potential weakness in residential real estate sales, particularly in the National Capital Region and Pune, as noted by Knight Frank India. The market is experiencing a cyclical nature, and a correction may be expected following an extended upcycle.",
"source": "Money Control",
"created_at": "2026-04-08T08:00:42.751909+00:00",
"sector": null,
"article_id": 384632,
"symbol": "PRESTIGE",
"ISIN": "INE811K01011",
"scrip_code": 533274
},