MMR Housing Q2 2026: Mumbai Leads 65% Launches But Sales Dip 8%

MMR’s housing market showed mixed signals in Q2 2026 with launches jumping 23% to 34,555 units while sales fell 8% to 28,710 units. Mumbai dominated with 65% of new supply and over 70% of absorption as inventory climbed across the region.

India’s GCC Boom: 2,400 Centres, 2.8 Million Jobs by 2030

India to have 2,400+ GCCs and 2.8 million jobs by 2030 — GCC market to hit USD 105–110 billion; Bengaluru dominates, Tier-2 cities emerge as new frontiers; 2025 saw record 80.5 Mn sq. ft. office leasing with GCCs driving 40%+ share — FICCI-ANAROCK report.

How Budget 2026 Can Revive Affordable Housing in India

Despite booming luxury home sales, affordable housing in India is facing a structural collapse. As urban homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable, Union Budget 2026 could be the last chance to revive the segment through tax incentives, redefined affordability norms, and infrastructure-led growth.

Mumbai Property Registrations Reach All-Time High in First Half of 2025

Mumbai’s property market achieved an all-time high in the first half of 2025, recording 75,672 property registrations and INR 6,699 crore in revenue. This growth, detailed with insights from ANAROCK’s Anuj Puri, highlights a resilient market with increasing sales of high-ticket homes despite a slight dip in overall transaction volume for June.

Affordable Housing Crisis: Will Budget 2025-26 Turn the Tide?

India’s affordable housing segment, once a cornerstone of the real estate market, has witnessed a sharp decline, with its supply share dropping from 40% in 2018 to just 16% in 2024. Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group, highlights how changing buyer preferences, rising input costs, and diminishing government incentives have impacted this critical sector. With the Union Budget 2025-26 around the corner, there is hope that decisive policies and renewed focus could revive affordable housing and restore balance to the housing market.