·       Sales of homes priced under Rs 1 cr dips 15% YoY & that above Rs 1 cr up 9%YoY

National | February 12, 2026: With housing sales value remaining flat at ₹1.48 lakh crore across the top 15 tier-2 cities in 2025, sales volumes declined 10% YoY to 1,56,181 units, reflecting rising housing prices and increasing premiumisation, according to NSE-listed real estate data analytics firm PropEquity.

Except for Mohali and Lucknow, which saw growth in sales volume of 34% and 6% YoY respectively, the other 13 cities saw a decline up to 38% with Visakhapatnam witnessing the maximum fall.

The report further added the growing shift towards high-ticket housing can be ascertained from the fact that homes priced under Rs 1 crore saw 15% YoY decline in volumes in 2025 with its share dipping to 72% from 77% in 2024. Similarly, homes priced above ₹1 crore witnessed 9% growth in sales with its share rising to 28% from 23% in 2024.

Going forward, beginning 2026, Ahmedabad can be regarded as a tier-1 city, having surpassed several established tier-1 markets in both housing launches and absorption. With its scale of development and depth of demand, the city now rightfully merits inclusion among India’s tier-1 urban centres.

In absolute terms, the four cities of Gujarat, namely Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nagar, Vadodara and Surat, together accounted for 63% of the total sales in top 15 tier 2 cities, with Ahmedabad alone contributing 33% with 51,148 units sold.

Samir Jasuja, Founder & CEO of PropEquity, said, “The slowdown in housing sales over the past two years is largely due to a shrinking supply of homes priced below ₹1 crore-a segment that has traditionally driven demand in tier-2 cities. Rising land and construction costs, along with changing buyer aspirations, are pushing new launches into higher price brackets. As a result, tier-2 markets are increasingly mirroring tier-1 cities, where volumes are declining even as prices continue to rise.”

Jasuja added, Government focus on tier-2 cities—through enhanced urban development, improved connectivity, and the creation of industrial corridors and manufacturing hubs-has driven sustained price appreciation. This has pushed even average housing units in many tier-2 markets beyond the ₹1 crore mark, leading to slower absorption. Going forward, this trend could be a cause for concern, as affordability pressures begin to impact not just premium segments but also affordable and mid-income housing in these cities.

New supply across the top 15 tier-2 cities declined by 6% to 1,36,243 units in 2025, down from 1,45,139 units in 2024. The contraction was seen across price segments, with supply of homes priced under ₹1 crore declining by 5%, and those above ₹1 crore falling by 8%.

Mohali (108%), Bhopal (66%), Ahmedabad (3%) and Jaipur (2%) saw growth in new launches while the other 11 cities saw a decline of up to 57% with Bhubaneshwar witnessing the steepest decline.

The four cities of Gujarat accounted for 64% of the total launches in 2025.

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Hyderabad: January 30^th, 2026: CREDAI Hyderabad welcomes the Economic Survey 2025–26, which reaffirms Hyderabad’s role as a key driver of India’s urban and economic growth. The Survey projects 7.4% GDP growth for FY26, supported by strong Gross Fixed Capital Formation nearing 30% of GDP, a resilient services sector growing at 9.1%, and credible fiscal consolidation with the fiscal deficit at around 4.8% of GDP.

Hyderabad’s growth stands out for its simultaneous urban densification and rapid peripheral expansion, reflecting sustained demand for high-density residential and commercial development. This pattern highlights the need for possibility-oriented urbanism, where infrastructure, mobility, and utilities keep pace with city expansion.

The Survey highlights strong sectoral performance, with the Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services sector growing by 9.9% in H1 FY26, while construction recorded 7.4% growth, underscoring the multiplier impact of public capital expenditure on housing, jobs, and infrastructure.

Commenting on the Economic Survey, Mr. Jagannath Rao Bandari, President-elect, CREDAI Hyderabad, said:

“The Economic Survey captures Hyderabad’s unique growth trajectory, with both core densification and peripheral expansion progressing together. To sustain this momentum, it is critical to address constraints in land, mobility, and infrastructure through predictable regulations, contextual compliance, and trust-based governance.”

CREDAI Hyderabad aligns with the Survey’s assessment that the high cost of capital remains a key constraint and calls for risk-mitigation tools, partial credit guarantees, and improved access to long-term finance to support housing supply across segments.

Looking ahead to the Union Budget 2026, CREDAI Hyderabad expects continued emphasis on infrastructure funding and public capex to sustain 7–8% construction growth, along with expanded support for PMAY 2.0, single-window clearances, and viability gap funding for affordable housing.

On taxation for homebuyers, CREDAI Hyderabad urges further reforms including higher income-tax deductions on home loans, NPS-like tax benefits linked to housing finance, and rationalisation of stamp duties, which will enhance affordability and boost middle-class homeownership.

CREDAI Hyderabad reiterates its commitment to reform-led growth, affordable housing, and sustainable urban development, and looks forward to policies that strengthen Hyderabad’s contribution to India’s $5 trillion economy.

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