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Housing Demand Rises 8.2% In July-September As Festive Buying Picks Up
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:06
Housing Demand Rises 8.2% In July-September As Festive Buying Picks Up
- •India residential property market recorded an 8.2% sequential increase in housing demand during the July-September quarter as festive-season purchases gained momentum.
- •National property prices climbed 1% during the quarter, with strong buyer interest growth in cities like Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Thane and New Delhi.
- •Searches for premium housing priced above ₹3 crore surged notably, with Greater Noida seeing a 34% rise, Bengaluru a 22% increase, and Noida a 19% rise.
- •Mid-sized properties measuring 750 to 2,000 square feet dominated preferences, accounting for over two-thirds of total housing demand.
- •Housing demand outpaced new supply nationally, with buyer interest exceeding new listings in 10 of the 13 cities analyzed in the report.
Key Questions Answered
India's residential property market saw housing demand rise by 8.2% sequentially in the July-September 2026 quarter due to growing festive-season purchases, though demand remained 9.6% lower year-on-year.
Bengaluru recorded the strongest demand growth at 14.2%, followed by Ahmedabad at 13.5%, Navi Mumbai at 10.9%, Thane at 10.3%, and New Delhi at 9.9%.
National property rates recorded a modest rise of 1% during the quarter, with Mumbai seeing a 2.4% quarterly increase and Chennai noting a 2.3% rise.
