India Home Buying 2026: Fewer Flats Sold, Far More Spent

Fewer homes sold in FY26, yet Indians spent a record ~₹9.3 lakh crore — the market has gone premium.

Homes above ₹1 crore made up roughly 63% of 2025 sales; affordable flats are now barely 10% of new supply.

Unsold premium stock is piling up (₹2–5 crore inventory jumped ~46%), giving serious buyers room to negotiate.

Verify RERA registration, a 30-year title chain, NIL encumbrance certificate and the OC before paying anything.

Always buy on RERA carpet area, not super built-up — the gap can be 25–30% of what you think you're getting.