Affordable Housing Faces Fresh Threat from US Tariffs on Indian Exports

Affordable housing’s share of sales in India’s top cities has plunged to 18% in H1 2025. US tariffs on Indian exports could further hurt MSMEs—the core buyers of budget homes—risking defaults and slowing launches.

Premium Housing Surges as Mass Segment Slows: 62% of India’s H1 2025 Sales Now Above ₹1 Crore

In H1 2025, India’s housing market saw a 13% decline in total sales, but premium homes priced above ₹1 crore surged to form 62% of transactions. Q2 saw a 7% rise in sales, signaling a market shift towards high-value, luxury housing.