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Premium Housing Fuels 50% of Sales as Affordable Segment Drops 17%

NEW DELHI: The Indian residential market shifted more towards higher-value homes in 2025, with properties priced above ₹1 crore making up 50% of total annual sales. This trend emerged even as demand for affordable housing decreased, according to a recent Knight Frank India report. Total housing sales reached 348,207 units in 2025. Homes priced over ₹1 crore experienced a 14% year-on-year increase, while sales for units below ₹50 lakh fell by 17%. The mid-segment, priced between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore, also faced an 8% drop in annual sales. As noted in the report, the slowdown primarily affected lower-priced categories,…