India Real Estate Investment

Luxury housing dominates India’s housing market, with average flat sizes rising 17% across seven cities and 30% in NCR, a report has said https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/luxury-homes-in-the-driver-s-seat-as-apartment-sizes-up-17-across-seven-cities-ncr-leads-with-30-growth-101771497193180.html

Mumbai Buyers Turn To Karjat And Alibaug https://timesproperty.com/article/post/why-karjat-alibaug-are-becoming-strong-alt-to-mumbai-blid11054

Mumbai real estate update: Homebuying activity is expected to be focused along infrastructure corridors, especially around the Navi Mumbai Airport, experts said https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/top-5-property-hotspots-for-homebuyers-in-mumbai-metropolitan-region-in-2026-101771261582209.html#google_vignette

Homes priced above ₹3 crore saw a 58% rise in lead-to-buy conversion time in 2025 as buyers became more selective, even as overall housing conversion time fell 18% due to faster big-ticket purchases https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/lead-to-buy-cycle-for-homes-above-3-cr-jumps-58-amid-selective-demand-126021601069_1.html

Sales volumes in top 15 Tier II cities fall 10% to 1.56 lakh units in 2025, while value stays flat at Rs 1.48 trillion as premium housing gains share, says PropEquity https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/housing-sales-in-top-15-tier-ii-cities-dip-10-launches-fall-6-report-126021200595_1.html

During the October-December quarter, rental demand fell 2.4% compared to the previous quarter, but rents still increased by about 2.2% across India https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/renting-a-home-may-not-get-cheaper-even-as-demand-slows-report-126020901556_1.html

A strong tech connect, currency advantage, and steady rental demand are attracting NRIs to Bengaluru, driving growth in the North and East corridors https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/bengaluru-real-estate-top-hotspots-attracting-nri-homebuyers-in-the-tech-capital-101770714311920.html

Mumbai recorded over 11,200 property registrations in January 2026, with higher-value deals lifting stamp duty collections to the highest January level in 14 years https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/mumbai-stamp-duty-collections-14-year-january-high-2026-126020800379_1.html

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, keeping EMIs stable and borrowing costs predictable, a move expected to support confidence among homebuyers https://www.hindustantimes.com/real-estate/rbi-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-bringing-emi-stability-for-homebuyers-eases-norms-for-bank-lending-to-reits-101770361171920.html#google_vignette