📰 “An Average Homebuyer Now Needs Half the Years of Income to Buy a Home Compared to 15 Years Ago”

A new report shows homebuyers in India now need almost half the number of years of income to purchase a home compared to 2010. With incomes rising faster than property prices and housing loans growing 10X, affordability has significantly improved across all Tier I cities.

Home Sales May Hit ₹6.65 Lakh Crore in FY26 — But Volumes Could Flatline

India’s housing market is entering a new phase of “value growth without volume,” with ANAROCK projecting over ₹6.65 lakh crore in home sales value in FY26 — up nearly 20% year-on-year. But unit sales are expected to stagnate as luxury homes dominate new supply and affordability weakens in key cities.

Home Prices Keep Rising Even as Sales Slow

📊 Key Highlights (Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024): India’s housing market showed…

Rising Prices, Slowing Sales: India’s Housing Sector Enters a Phase of Strategic Pause

India’s residential market entered a phase of consolidation in Q2 2025, with new launches falling 16% year-on-year and sales volumes declining 20%. However, the average price grew 11% across the top 7 cities as demand remained strong in premium and luxury segments, signaling a shift toward more selective, sustainable growth.