India’s real estate growth is shifting to Tier-2 cities, driven by infrastructure investments, industrial expansion, and rising end-user demand, marking a structural transformation in the country’s property market.
Smart city infrastructure is transforming housing demand by improving connectivity, sustainability, and urban planning in modern real estate markets.
Strong demand for homes below ₹75 lakh highlights a growing gap in India’s housing market. The Magicbricks PropIndex OND 2025 report reveals an urgent need for affordable housing supply to support end-user-led growth in 2026.
Indian real estate ended 2025 on a strong footing, driven by infrastructure, end-user demand, and governance reforms. As 2026 begins, the sector is poised for sustainable, people-centric growth focused on connectivity, redevelopment, and long-term value creation.
Housing sales across India’s top cities dropped to a 17-quarter low in Q4 2025, declining 16% YoY, while housing supply fell 10%, reflecting a shift toward premiumisation despite lower transaction volumes.
RBI holds repo rate at 5.5% amid upward GDP projection of 6.8%. Stable borrowing costs and GST rationalization are expected to boost real estate transactions during the festive season, creating a favorable environment for homebuyers and investors.
India’s real estate sector welcomes GST rate rationalisation as cement GST drops from 28% to 18%. The move lowers construction costs, boosts housing demand, and makes homes more affordable ahead of the festive season.
Mumbai registered 11,230 property deals in August 2025 with ₹1,000 crore stamp duty collections. Compact homes dominated, while luxury housing gained traction, reaffirming strong buyer confidence in India’s most resilient property market.
India’s real estate sector remains optimistic ahead of the upcoming RBI MPC decision. With inflation under control and recent repo rate cuts improving affordability, stakeholders are hopeful for another reduction. Lower interest rates could drive stronger housing demand, especially during the upcoming festive season.
The upcoming RBI policy may cut repo rates by 0.25%, boosting real estate demand. Lower EMIs, improved buyer sentiment, and affordable financing could drive strong growth in the housing market.
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