The luxury housing segment continues to rule the residential market in India's top 7 cities - not only in new supply and absorption but also in price appreciation. Demand continues to drive price growth. An ANAROCK Research analysis of the average price trends in these cities across different budget segments reveals that at 40 percent, luxury homes saw the highest average price appreciation in the last three years.
"Prices of these homes in the top 7 cities in 2022 averaged out at approx. Rs. 14,530 per sq. ft.," says Anuj Puri, Chairman - ANAROCK Group. "At this point in 2025, they have risen to approx.
Rs. 20,300 per sq. ft. In these cities, Delhi-NCR's luxury segment saw the highest jump of 72% in three years – from approx. Rs. 13,450/sq. ft. in 2022 to approx. INR 23,100/sq. ft as on date in 2025. At 43 percent, MMR came in second highest in this budget segment, followed closely by Bengaluru with a 42% increase."
Affordable homes - units priced under Rs. 40 lakh - saw a far more modest average price appreciation of 26 percent in this period. The average price in this category across the top 7 cities was Rs. 4,220/sq. ft. in 2022. Currently, it averages out at Rs. 5,299/sq. ft.
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At 48 percent, NCR saw the highest average price jump in the luxury segment – from Rs. 3,520/sq. ft. in 2022 to Rs. 5,200 per sq. ft. in 2025. Budget homes in Hyderabad saw the second-best price appreciation of 35 percent in this period – from INR 3,880/sq. ft. in 2022 to Rs. 5,235/sq. ft. currently. Notably, the current average affordable prices in Delhi-NCR are slightly lower than in Hyderabad.
“Demand for luxury homes continues to outpace that in other segments because of the consistent appetite for bigger homes by branded developers in superior locations," says Anuj Puri. "Our data finds that of the total sales of approx. 2.87 lakh units in the top 7 cities in 9M 2025, nearly 30 percent was in the luxury segment. This is particularly remarkable as home prices have surged nationwide due to increased input costs and strong demand in the last few years."
The current trends indicate that the luxury segment's growth trajectory is eminently sustainable, since it is driven by India's ever-increasing number of HNIs and ultra-HNISs. The steady appreciation in luxury property values, combined with India’s growing wealth creation and economic stability, also creates a strong foundation for protracted growth in this segment.
The affordable housing segment continues to lag amid lacklustre demand and sales, which eventually also reflect in its modest 26 percent average price growth. Mid-range and premium segment homes, priced between Rs. 40 lakh and 1.5 Cr together saw their average price rise 39 percent across the top 7 cities in this period – from Rs. 6,880 per sq. ft. in 2022 to Rs. 9,537 per sq. ft. in 2025.
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"NCR is a standout performer in almost all real estate segments in terms of price appreciation, and the appetite for luxury housing here has been remarkable," adds Puri. "The fact that it notched up the highest price appreciation of a whopping 72 percent in the luxury category, 54 percent in mid-range and premium, and 48 percent in the affordable segment aligns with the all-round over performing market dynamics in the region."
Current City-wise Price Trends Across Budget Segments
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