Home sales increase by 3% annually during July-September

New Delhi: Home sales are on a recovery path after showing signs of slowdown for a year as housing sales across the top 7 cities increased by 3% annually during July-September, according to Anarock data.

This is after sales declined 11% sequentially – and 6% year on year – in the quarter to June, logging their most circumspect performance since January-March 2023, as persistent uncertainty amid the West Asia war and supply chain disruptions dented sentiment.

Approximately 1,00,220 units were sold in Q3 against 97,080 units back in Q3 2025.


With 404,005 units sold in FY26, the numbers are the lowest since FY23. Sales dropped to 90,715 units, compared with 96,285 units in the June quarter last year.



The total sales value in Q3 2026 also rose by 2% - from Rs 1.52 lakh crore in Q3 2025 to Rs 1.55 lakh crore in Q3 2026.

“Among the top cities, MMR recorded the highest sales of 31,750 units, followed by Bengaluru with 16,670 units. Together, these two cities accounted for 48% of the total sales across the top 7 cities in Q3 2026. At 15%, Hyderabad saw the highest yearly jump in housing sales, followed by Bengaluru with 12% Y-o-Y rise, and MMR with a 5%gain. All other top cities individually recorded a dip in sales on an annual basis,” said Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock group.

Meanwhile, new housing supply in the top 7 cities rose 18%. City-wise, MMR topped new supply with 37,500 units launched in the quarter, followed by Hyderabad with 18,950 units.

Interestingly, while most cities saw new supply decline annually, Hyderabad, MMR and Bengaluru saw new supply increase - by 120%, 27% and 17%, respectively.

Available housing inventory rose 12% annually in the top 7 cities – from 5,61,760 units by Q3 2025-end to 6,30,590 units by Q3 2026-end. Average residential prices in the top cities collectively rose by a mere 7% in Q3 2026 against Q3 2025. NCR saw highest (12%) annual growth, followed by Bengaluru with an 8% yearly rise.

“The upcoming festive season is expected to boost residential demand, building on the momentum seen in Q3. While buyers will likely stay selective due to higher prices and increasing affordability concerns, the combination of festive sentiment, stable borrowing costs and a healthy new launch pipeline should support sales. Demand is resilient, but we expect more measured growth - well-priced, well-located projects that align with the current demand profile will outperform others this festive season,” Puri said.