Written by Manu Bhazin, Country Head of India

India’s Property Market Enters the Digital Age with Registration Bill, 2025

The Government of India has introduced the draft Registration Bill, 2025, marking a major step towards modernising the country’s real estate sector. This new legislation, set to replace the outdated Registration Act of 1908, has been developed by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to digitise and streamline property registration processes in line with India’s push for digital governance, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and ease of access for citizens.

With the rising demand for property ownership and leasing in urban and semi-urban areas, the bill addresses the growing need for secure, accessible, and verifiable land records. By reforming how property transactions are documented and managed, the bill seeks to boost investor confidence and ensure smoother, more reliable real estate dealings across the country.