Property vs equity: Which asset class creates more wealth over the long run - Real estate vs equity: Which investment has delivered better long-term returns? | The Economic Times
Many Indians view property as the safest path to wealth creation. However, long- term data suggests otherwise. Over the 20 years to July 2025, the BSE Sensex grew ₹1 crore into roughly ₹14 crore, while the same investment in urban real estate grew to around ₹4.5 crore. In simple terms, equities significantly outperformed property over the same period. Real estate vs equity: Which investment has delivered better long-term returns?