When it comes to investments, there is no doubt that tangible assets outperform their virtual counterparts. Although tangible assets such as gold may seem more appealing due to their affordability, real estate offers a sense of protection because it is less susceptible to market fluctuations. Due to higher uncertainty, other investment avenues do not get to reap this benefit. Given the current market situation, homebuyers now have the option of investing in a property that has become more affordable as a result of several rate cuts and offers better total returns. This in turn has improved the overall affordability index across the top 10 cities of India in the last 5 years.