mumbai the formation of new government at the centre has boosted investors sentiment especially in the real estate sector that has been going through a tough phase with drop in sales and debt pileup according to a report postlok sabha elections which threw up a clear mandate foreign direct investment in the countrys real estate sector is expected to get a lift resulting in amplification of fund flows and strengthening of the battered rupee the joint report by global real estate services firm jones lang lasalle jll and top industry body cii said it said with a clear majority triumph the incumbent government will enjoy unwavering stability that will in turn improve investor sentiment for the real estate market according to department of industrial policy and promotion dipp data fdi into construction sector townships housing and builtup infrastructure declined to about 13 billion between april 2013 and february 2014 it stood at 31 billion during april 2012march 2013 this is primarily because investment sentiment in india dropped significantly given the preelection political uncertainty and unveiling of scams jll said the report said that investment inflows reduced in the last couple of years as the sector is battling declining sales and high inventory along with cash crunch and mounting debt now global investors are optimistic about the indian economy which is expected to witness increase in foreign investment inflows via fdi and fii in fy15 from 29 billion during fy14 the report said it noted that improving transparency in the country will also act positively for foreign corporates and investors the government and regulatory authorities are working to improve the investment climate through market transparency albeit at a slow pace the relaxation of fdi laws an improvement in the availability of data and strengthening of regulations in the real estate sector will improve fdi in the sector in the near future the report added