| | JANUARY 20268India's Housing Market in 2026: What Lies AheadJanuary 2026 opens with India's housing market sending out mixed but telling signals. Housing sales volumes may have softened across several metros, yet real estate capital flows, home price resilience, and buyer preference for quality residential properties reveal an industry far from slowdown.Instead, the Indian housing sector is recalibrating - moving away from volume-led growth toward value-driven residential development.Homes today are being evaluated not merely as shelter, but as long-term housing assets and lifestyle investments, shaped by housing affordability, location dynamics, and evolving urban demand.This recalibration sets the tone for India's housing market in 2026. With home prices stabilising after sharp post-pandemic gains, residential demand shifting across income segments, and real estate developers adjusting housing supply strategies, the market is entering a phase that prioritises sustainable housing growth over speed.2025 Performance Sets the Context for 2026The closing months of 2025 highlighted a clear divergence in the Indian residential real estate market. While home sales volumes across major cities declined, the overall transaction value continued to rise, driven by higher ticket sizes and strong demand for premium housing. This trend underscores a market where buyers are increasingly selective, prioritising project quality, amenities, and long-term value over pure affordability.
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