Residential real estate price growth likely to moderate further in 2026

End users should look beyond prime locations to emerging corridors and peripheral micro-markets that offer better pricing without compromising long-term liveability

As 2025 comes to a close, India’s residential housing market is showing signs of transition after several years of strong post-pandemic price growth. While demand and infrastructure-led development have kept prices elevated across major cities — especially in the premium segment — affordability pressures are beginning to influence buyer behaviour. With price momentum expected to moderate in 2026, it becomes important to assess what lies ahead for homebuyers and investors in a market that remains fundamentally strong but increasingly selective.

 

Tracking home price momentum in 2025

 

While full-year data will be available by December-end, current trends suggest that residential price