06 Jan 2026

Mumbai's real estate market posted its strongest performance in over 14 years in calendar 2025, with property registrations crossing the 1.5-lakh mark, underlining sustained end-user demand and market resilience. A total of 150,254 properties were registered across the Mumbai municipal region during the year, reflecting a 6 per cent rise over 2024. Stamp duty collections surged 11 per cent year-on-year to INR 13,487 crore, highlighting the depth of transaction activity. December maintained the momentum with over 14,400 registrations. Industry leaders attribute the robust performance to buyer confidence, stable policies, improved affordability and a wide range of housing options.Read more

05 Jan 2026

Unsold housing inventory across seven major Indian cities increased 4 per cent to nearly 5.77 lakh units by the end of 2025 as new residential supply continued to exceed demand, according to real estate consultancy Anarock. While housing sales declined sharply during the year, developers added fresh supply, leading to an overall rise in unsold stock. The trend was uneven across markets, with Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Hyderabad witnessing a marginal decline, while Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata saw inventory build-up. Despite the current oversupply, Anarock remains cautiously optimistic, expecting demand to improve if home loan interest rates soften and price growth remains under control.Read more

01 Jan 2026

India's Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) posted a notable rise in distribution payouts during the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Public trust distributions crossed INR 3,300 crore, up more than 55% compared with the same period last year, supported by steady leasing, higher rental collections, and strong toll traffic. Private InvITs also recorded growth, driven by telecom and logistics assets. New listings such as TVS Infrastructure Trust and Knowledge Realty Trust added depth, reflecting growing investor confidence in real estate and infrastructure investment vehicles.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

01 Jan 2026

Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala has acquired two luxury sea-facing apartments in Mumbai's Bandra West for a total consideration of INR 37.5 crore. The apartments are located in the Paradigm Superstar-Signature Edition project and together offer a built-up area of about 3,598 sq ft. Property registration records also indicate that a close family member purchased another apartment in the same development. The transaction reflects steady demand for high-end residential properties in Mumbai's established luxury housing micro-markets.Read more

31 Dec 2025

CREDAI Chennai's latest study suggests that south and west Chennai will lead residential housing growth in 2026, driven by infrastructure upgrades, metro expansion and improved road connectivity. Corridors such as OMR, GST Road and Porur Poonamallee continue to see strong end-user demand, while projects like the Kuthambakkam bus terminus and Metro Corridor 4 are boosting west Chennai's appeal. Housing sales in FY 2025-26 are expected to exceed 15,000 units, around 18% higher than 2024, with prices remaining largely stable.Read more

30 Dec 2025

India's USD 500-billion real estate market saw a second consecutive drop in new home sales volume in 2025, with a 14 per cent decline following last year's 4 per cent fall, mainly due to high prices affecting affordability. While volume fell, the value of sales grew because of price appreciation and a shift toward luxury homes. Affordable and mid-income housing faced limited supply. Commercial real estate and institutional investments surged, driven by office, retail, and warehousing demand. Developers and industry bodies expect 2026 to show calibrated growth supported by economic stability, lower interest rates, and potential policy support.Read more

30 Dec 2025

India's real estate sector ended 2025 with sustained momentum, supported by steady end-user demand, improving regulatory frameworks and large-scale infrastructure development. The year marked a clear transition towards consolidation, experience-led development and long-term value creation across asset classes. Residential demand remained resilient, redevelopment gained prominence in land-scarce markets and infrastructure emerged as a key determinant of urban growth. Industry leaders highlighted a growing emphasis on transparency, governance, design intelligence and sustainability. As the sector moves into 2026, growth is expected to be more structured and quality-driven, with connectivity, redevelopment, integrated planning and people-centric development shaping the next phase.Read more

30 Dec 2025

The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) has the potential to significantly reshape urban mobility and unlock economic opportunities along its corridors, according to a recent report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank India released earlier this week. The report highlights the role of RRTS in reducing travel time, widening labour markets and enabling closer integration of peripheral cities with national and global value chains. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor, the flagship RRTS project, is progressing in phases and is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Meerut to under an hour. The study also underscores the importance of coordinated planning and affordable housing to ensure long-term success.Read more

29 Dec 2025

Residential property sales across India's top seven cities fell sharply in 2025, declining about 14% year-on-year as higher prices, economic uncertainty, and job cuts impacted buyer sentiment. Around 3.96 lakh homes were sold, compared to 4.6 lakh units in 2024. Despite lower volumes, the total value of homes sold rose 6% to over INR 6 lakh crore, driven by steady demand for premium and luxury housing. MMR and Pune led sales but saw notable declines, while Chennai stood out with 15% growth. New housing launches remained stable, with a growing share of high-value homes. Average prices rose 8%, and unsold inventory edged up slightly.Read more

29 Dec 2025

India's top seven cities together host nearly 1,400 coworking centres, with flexible managed workspace stock standing at about 82 million sq ft, according to a recent industry report. The study indicates that the market remains highly consolidated, with the 10 largest operators controlling around two-thirds of total supply. A significant portion of these centres supports Global Capability Centres, reflecting the growing role of flexible workspaces in enterprise expansion strategies. Bengaluru leads the country in flexible space stock, followed by Delhi-NCR and Pune. The report also highlights sustained demand from GCCs, which have accounted for over 40 per cent of office space absorption in recent years.Read more