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Premium housing drives India’s residential market while affordable homes lose share: Knight Frank

Residential sales remained near a decade-high at 1.71 lakh units in H1 2026, while premium homes priced above ₹1 crore accounted for 54% of total sales, highlighting the market's resilience despite a broader phase of consolidation.

Homebuyer affordability holds steady in 6 of 8 cities in H1 2026 despite rising property prices: Knight Frank India

Lower home loan rates and stable financing conditions helped keep homebuyer affordability supportive across six of India's eight major residential markets in H1 2026, with Ahmedabad emerging as the most affordable city.

Affordable housing lenders set to sustain 19-20% AUM growth over next two years: Crisil Ratings

Growth will be driven by strong demand from Tier 2 and smaller cities, steady home loan expansion and robust loans against property (LAP) disbursements, despite global uncertainties and a slowdown in affordable housing launches in metros.