India, April 3 -- Bengaluru homebuyers are concerned about whether the city's real estate market is headed for a slowdown. Fears of IT sector layoffs, stretched affordability, and high home prices have sparked debate among prospective buyers in the city. At the same time, Redditors remain divided, with some flagging potential risks while others point to ongoing demand and sales activity as signs of underlying stability. This comes at a time when Oracle Corporation has announced plans to lay off 30,000 employees globally, nearly 19% of its workforce, affecting about 12,000-15,000 employees in India, according to reports.

Real estate experts point out that Oracle's layoffs could temporarily dampen demand for rental and mid-segment properti...