Reference to The Business Standard. India’s housing market has entered a phase of recalibration in 2025 – marked by steady demand at the premium end, cautious mid-income buyers, and strong pricing trends across most metros. However, amid the broader moderation in sales volumes seen nationwide, one region continues to outperform all others – Delhi-NCR.
According to the latest Business Standard report citing ANAROCK data, housing prices in Delhi-NCR surged nearly 27% year-on-year in Q2 2025, the highest appreciation among India’s top seven cities. This remarkable growth stands out against the national average increase of around 11%, firmly positioning NCR as India’s most lucrative real estate destination.
India’s Housing Market – A Mixed Quarter
Across India, the top seven residential markets – Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata – collectively recorded housing sales of around 96,300 units in Q2 2025, a 20% decline year-on-year. New launches also fell 16%, from about 117,000 units to 98,600 units.
Despite this dip, the total value of sales across India rose marginally by 1%, reaching Rs.1.47 lakh crore. This indicates that although fewer homes were sold, buyers preferred larger, better-located, and more premium properties – a clear sign of market maturity and rising aspirations among urban homebuyers.
Why Delhi-NCR Stands Apart
While most metros witnessed moderate growth, Delhi-NCR’s performance was exceptional. Several structural and market-driven factors explain why NCR outpaced its peers:
1. Demand Concentration in Premium & Mid-Luxury Segments
Buyers in NCR have shown a marked shift towards branded, quality housing. Developers with a proven track record – like Adore Realtech – are seeing higher traction because consumers today prioritize trust, amenities, and timely delivery over mere affordability.
2. Infrastructure-Led Value Creation
The rapid pace of infrastructure upgrades – from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Dwarka Expressway to the upcoming Jewar International Airport – has transformed NCR’s real estate dynamics. Peripheral areas like Gurugram, Faridabad, and Noida have become strategic investment corridors, offering both capital appreciation and lifestyle convenience.
3. Reduced Inventory, Stable Supply
According to ANAROCK, the unsold housing inventory across India’s top cities declined 3% year-on-year to about 5.6 lakh units. In NCR, limited new launches and steady absorption rates have kept supply in check – a factor contributing to sharp price gains. Developers are also being more selective, focusing on high-quality projects rather than bulk launches.
4. Investor Confidence Returns
After years of consolidation and regulatory tightening (RERA, GST, improved project governance), the NCR market is witnessing renewed investor confidence. Institutional and NRI investors are increasingly drawn to high-return opportunities in Delhi-NCR’s prime corridors, particularly in Gurugram and Greater Noida West.
Adore Realtech’s Perspective
At Adore Realtech, we see this appreciation as both a validation and an opportunity. The Delhi-NCR region has always been our core focus, and this 27% year-on-year price growth reinforces our strategic direction. It proves that projects built on trust, transparency, and timely delivery are not just selling – they are outperforming the market in terms of both value and velocity.
In our ongoing and upcoming projects, we are witnessing consistent demand from both end-users and investors who view real estate as a stable, long-term asset. The key drivers remain clear: robust infrastructure, aspirational living, and the perception of NCR as a region where property still holds real and rising value.
Market Outlook for 2025-26
Looking ahead, the trajectory for NCR continues to be optimistic. With major infrastructure projects nearing completion and the region’s economic activity expanding, price growth is likely to remain in double digits for the next few quarters. While affordability challenges may persist for first-time buyers, the market is tilting towards sustainable, quality-led development – a shift that benefits both consumers and credible developers.
Conclusion
The latest ANAROCK and Business Standard data reaffirm what developers and market observers have long sensed: Delhi-NCR is no longer a volatile market; it is a resilient and rewarding one. Despite short-term fluctuations in sales volume, the region’s fundamentals – infrastructure, employment, lifestyle, and connectivity – continue to drive superior appreciation.
As the Sales Head at Adore Realtech, I believe the NCR story is far from over; it’s evolving into a new chapter of confidence, credibility, and capital growth. For both homebuyers and investors, Delhi-NCR remains India’s most promising real estate destination in 2025 – and beyond.
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