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Q1 2026 real estate sentiment weakens amid global uncertainty: Report

India's real estate sentiment slipped into pessimistic territory in Q1 2026 as global uncertainties, rising costs and cautious demand weighed on outlook

Sales of affordable homes fall 23% in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: Report

Sales of affordable homes, costing less than Rs 50 lakh each, fell 23 per cent on-year in January-March to 16,273 units across the top eight cities, mainly due to lower fresh supply in this price bracket, according to Knight Frank. Post-COVID pandemic, the demand for luxury homes has surged. Builders are attributing the lower launches in the affordable housing segment to the high cost of inputs, especially land. In its latest report, real estate consultant Knight Frank India pointed out that affordable housing segment saw the steepest decline of 23 per cent during the January-March period of this year, with all eight cities reporting a fall in sales. As per the data, even the Rs 50 lakhs-1 crore category witnessed a decline of 12 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter of the 2026 calendar year to 23,567 units across eight major cities. These cities are Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. However, the housing sales in the Rs 1-2 cr

India may have 25,217 ultra-rich, 313 billionaires by 2031: Knight Frank

India is projected to have 25,217 ultra-high net worth individuals and 313 billionaires by 2031, spurred by wealth creation across technology, industrials and capital markets, according to Knight Frank. Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are defined as those having a net worth of USD 30 million and above. At present, there are 19,877 UHNWIs and 207 billionaires in India. On Thursday, real estate consultant Knight Frank released its 20th edition of The Wealth Report 2026, stating that there has been "dramatic acceleration" in global wealth creation despite substantial geopolitical uncertainty, concerns over rising interest rates and uneven economic performance. "India's UHNWI population is forecast to rise from 19,877 today to 25,217 by 2031, underscoring its growing role in the global wealth landscape. This reflects extraordinary wealth creation across technology, industrials and capital markets," the consultant said. Mumbai accounts for 35.4 per cent of the UHNWI populatio

India's residential market cools; office leasing hits quarterly high

Residential demand shows early signs of moderation amid rising prices and affordability pressures, while office leasing surges on strong GCC demand and tightening vacancy levels

Mumbai records best March in 14 years with over 15,500 registrations

City records 15,516 property registrations in March 2026, highest in 14 years, with strong end-user demand and rising share of mid-income housing

Premium homes account for 50% of sales in top 8 cities: Knight Frank India

Knight Frank says 175,091 units priced above Rs 1 crore were sold in 2025, up 14% YoY, even as sub-Rs 50 lakh segment saw a 17% decline

Mumbai stamp duty collections hit 14-year January high at ₹1,012 crore

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

Delhi emerges as world's most cost competitive student city: Report

Younger demography, infra potential prime India's push to be most strategic higher education growth market globally

Indian housing mkt breaks into global top 10 by price growth, rising 9.6%

India's housing market ranked among the global top 10 as prices rose 9.6% year-on-year in 2025, led by strong demand in premium and mid-income segments

GCC demand pushes office leasing to all-time high: Knight Frank report

Record office leasing led by GCCs and tightening vacancies boost commercial real estate, while housing markets stabilise amid rising prices and premiumisation

Real estate developers expect rate cut to boost housing sales momentum

Developers say lower home loan rates after RBI repo rate cuts have improved affordability across major cities, supporting buyer confidence and housing sales momentum into 2026

Lower home loan rates improve affordability in 7 of 8 cities: Knight Frank

Knight Frank's Affordability Index shows lower home loan rates improved affordability in seven of eight top cities in 2025, with Mumbai's EMI stress falling below 50 per cent

One-fifth of 365 shopping centres have become ghost malls: Knight Frank

Ghost malls hold over Rs 350 crore in annual rental potential: Knight Frank report

Mumbai property registrations mark best November since 2013: Knight Frank

In the first eleven months of 2025, Mumbai recorded over 1.35 lakh registrations, contributing more than Rs 12,224 crore to the state

Macroeconomic tailwinds to lift sentiment in India's realty sector: Report

India's real estate outlook remains upbeat as easing inflation, fiscal spending, premium housing demand, and strong office leasing fuel confidence, according to the Knight Frank-Naredco

Developers' housing focus deepens office space shortage: Knight Frank

Knight Frank-CII report says India's top developers are prioritising residential projects over office spaces due to higher margins and quicker returns, causing supply imbalances

Move over mansions: India's ₹10-mn club now want to live in branded homes

India's Super-Rich Drive Branded Housing Surge; Country Ranks 6th Globally

Mumbai leads home sales in Q3, sees 11% rise in office rents: Knight Frank

Knight Frank India says Mumbai recorded top residential sales in Q3 2025, while office rents rose 11 per cent even as transaction volumes fell sharply year-on-year

Housing sales rise 1% in July-September across top 8 cities in India

India's eight major housing markets saw a nominal one per cent increase in sales during the July-September quarter, Knight Frank said on Tuesday, ruling out any signs of slowdown so far but contending that demand for residential properties might be reaching its peak. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India noted that the sales data for the current festive quarter would present a clear picture. Releasing its report on the Indian real estate market through a webinar, Knight Frank mentioned that housing sales across eight major cities rose 1 per cent annually to 87,603 units during the third quarter of the current 2025 calendar year, sustaining the momentum of high demand being seen post the COVID pandemic. Fall in mortgage rates, high economic growth and tax sops in the budget have helped in maintaining the sales momentum, the consultant said, adding that the impact of the increase in consumer confidence because of GST rates rationalisation from September 22 was yet to be seen in th

India's office realty set for record year, housing banks on festive lift

Knight Frank report says office leasing may hit 85 msf in 2025, while housing depends on festive demand to regain momentum after a mild sales moderation