Housing Sales Fall 7% in Q1 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty
NEW DELHI: Housing sales in India’s top seven cities saw a sequential decline of 7% in the January-March quarter of 2026, influenced by global uncertainties. Nonetheless, demand remained robust year-on-year, according to Anarock Research. A total of 1,01,675 units valued at ₹1.51 lakh crore were sold in Q1 2026, compared to 1,08,970 units worth ₹1.60 lakh crore in the previous quarter. Year-on-year, sales increased by 9% from approximately 93,280 units sold in Q1 2025, while in value, sales dropped 5% quarter-on-quarter but climbed 6% year-on-year. Geopolitical tensions and rising input costs contributed to reduced buyer sentiment during this period, resulting…