Kolkata Apartment Registrations Jump 41% in 2025: Knight Frank

Kolkata’s residential real estate market witnessed a strong upswing in July 2025, according to the latest data released by real estate consultancy Knight Frank.

Apartment registrations rose 9 percent month-on-month (MoM) compared to June 2025, while total registrations between January and July 2025 stood at 35,244 units, marking a significant 41 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. This contrasts sharply with the nominal 3 percent YoY growth in 2024, highlighting a revival in homebuyer demand and a broader market expansion.

Key Highlights

• Kolkata apartment registrations rose 41 percent YoY till July 2025
• Compact homes under 500 sq ft made up 54 percent of transactions
• South Zone dominated with 37 percent share of registrations

Interestingly, apartments up to 500 sq ft dominated transactions in July 2025, accounting for 54 percent of registrations—a steep rise from 45 percent in July 2024 and just 27 percent in July 2023. This reflects a preference shift toward compact and affordable housing in Kolkata, differing from the larger home demand trend seen in other Indian metro markets. The share of 500–1,000 sq ft units and 1,000+ sq ft homes settled at 42 percent and 4 percent, respectively, both witnessing marginal declines compared to the previous year.

In terms of micro-markets, the South Zone led with a 37 percent share of registrations, driven by high volumes in Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Behala, and Kasba. Its strong performance is attributed to affordable and mid-segment housing demand in peripheral areas. The North Zone, while retaining the second-highest share, saw its contribution fall from 34 percent in July 2024 to 26 percent in July 2025.

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The data indicates that affordability, compact housing, and peripheral locations are shaping Kolkata’s residential real estate growth trajectory in 2025.