Housing Supply Jumps 10% In January-March 2026, Home Prices Rise 14% Across Major Cities: Report
India's residential real estate market saw a 10.1% YoY increase in housing supply and a 14.1% rise in national average residential property rates in Q1 2026. Demand declined 2.2% QoQ but remained 1.5% higher than the same period last year.
India's residential real estate market started 2026 with a sharp rise in housing supply and continued price appreciation. Active residential listings across 13 major cities increased 10.1% YoY to 1,10,821 units during January-March. The national average residential property rate climbed 14.1% from a year earlier to Rs 14,633 per square foot. Demand declined 2.2% QoQ but remained 1.5% higher than the same period last year, with total housing demand at nearly 31.7 lakh units. Developers continued to add inventory aggressively, with Bengaluru seeing a 22.3% rise in active supply. Buyer preferences remained concentrated in mid-sized homes, with 2BHK and 3BHK units contributing nearly 80% of overall housing demand.
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