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Below the Quote on 2025 Trend and 2026 Outlook by Mr. Sumit Agarwal, Director, Ashtech Group

The year 2025 reaffirmed the strength and resilience of India’s residential real estate market, with demand increasingly gravitating towards quality-led developments. Homebuyers today are far more discerning—they are not just buying homes, but upgrading their lifestyles. Projects that offer superior construction standards, modern amenities, thoughtful design, and strong location fundamentals are clearly outperforming the broader market.

We are witnessing a pronounced shift from older, congested housing stock to well-planned developments that provide better liveability, safety, and long-term value. This trend is expected to strengthen further in 2026 as buyers prioritise comfort, wellness, and future-ready infrastructure.

While the overall real estate sector is poised for continued growth, certain micro-markets are likely to outperform. Regions such as Noida and Greater Noida are emerging as standout destinations, supported by transformational infrastructure developments including the upcoming Jewar International Airport, expanding industrial corridors, improved expressway connectivity, and growing commercial activity. These factors are creating a robust economic ecosystem that will drive sustained housing demand.

As we head into 2026, with home loan interest rates stabilising at more comfortable levels, buyer confidence is set to strengthen further. We believe this will translate into healthy demand momentum, particularly for well-located, high-quality residential projects that offer both lifestyle value and long-term appreciation.

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