IT doomsday rub-off effect! Realty stocks fall up to 20% this year. Should you buy the fear?

Indian real estate stocks have fallen up to 20% so far this year as investors worry that AI-led disruption in the IT sector could slow hiring and weaken housing demand in tech hubs such as Bengaluru. Experts say the AI narrative has become a key near-term overhang for the sector, prompting caution and raising the possibility of further consolidation in realty shares.