Interested in Real Estate? Keep an Eye on India’s 9 Emerging Cities Beyond the Metros!

Real estate enthusiasts, take note! India’s 9 emerging cities, boasting a combined INR 9.9 trillion GDP and 70 million sq. ft. of office space, are the new hotspots to watch beyond metros, according to a latest JLL report.

India Leads Global Return-to-Office Trend: 83% of Employees Welcome Back-to-Office Mandates

India is leading the world’s return-to-office movement, with 83% of employees expressing positive sentiment toward RTO mandates. JLL’s latest study shows flexibility and well-being are now central to India’s evolving workplace culture.

Mumbai, Pune to See ₹70,000 Cr Affordable Housing Push; 3.5 Million Homes Planned by 2030

Mumbai and Pune will see a housing revolution with INR 70,000 crore investment targeting 3.5 million affordable homes by 2030, according to a JLL–NAREDCO report. The blueprint highlights new growth corridors, policy incentives, and redevelopment to address the affordability crisis.

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.

BFSI sector breaks previous records to lease 13.4 million sq. ft in 2024, amid the best year for office demand in the country

India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector reached a historic milestone in 2024, leasing 13.4 million square feet of office space—the highest in a single year. A new report from JLL highlights the sector’s rapid growth, driven by both domestic and global firms, particularly in key financial hubs like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR. As fintech innovation and digital financial inclusion rise, BFSI is set to play an even bigger role in India’s commercial real estate landscape.