Hyderabad Logs 1% Growth in Residential Sales, Defying Broader Market Slowdown
According to a recent report by Knight Frank India, Hyderabad witnessed a marginal 1% year-on-year increase in residential sales, touching 9,541 units in Q1 2026. This growth indicates stable demand despite the broader market moderation.
Residential Prices Continue to Firm Up
The weighted average price in the city rose 9% YoY to ₹8,211 per sq ft, as per the report. Meanwhile, new launches stood at 9,975 units during the quarter.
- ₹50 lakh– ₹1 crore segment: 2,467 units, indicating continued traction in the mid-income category.
- Higher ticket-size homes: 2,192 units in the ₹2–5 crore segment, with gradual activity.
- ₹5–10 crore segment: Notable growth, with 415 units sold, marking one of the strongest expansions among all price brackets.
Premium Housing Categories Witness Strong Traction
While sales volumes have moderated across segments on an annual basis, strong traction in premium categories has helped sustain overall market stability. The report noted that sales increased in the ₹2–5 crore, ₹5–10 crore, and ₹20–50 crore segments.
Housing Sales Dip Across Top Eight Cities
Housing sales across India's top eight cities moderated by 4% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 84,827 units. This dip signals early signs of recalibration amid global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions.
Key Markets Witness Decline in Sales
- Mumbai: Down 7% to 23,185 units.
- Delhi-NCR: Down 11% to 12,734 units.
- Pune: Down 11% to 12,711 units.
Contrast in Demand
- Bengaluru: Up 5% to 13,092 units.
- Hyderabad: Up 1% to 9,541 units.
New Supply Declines Marginally
New supply also declined marginally by 2% to 94,855 units during the quarter. Launch activity slowed across most cities, except Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad.
Skewed Demand Toward Premium Housing
Demand remained skewed toward premium housing, with sales of homes priced above ₹1 crore growing 11% YoY. The ₹1–2 crore segment drove much of this growth, rising 10% YoY and accounting for 29% of total sales.
Higher-End Categories Witness Strong Traction
- ₹2–5 crore segment: 17% YoY increase in sales.
- ₹10–20 crore segment: 12% YoY increase in sales.
- ₹20–50 crore bracket: 80% surge in sales.
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