Southern Cities Lead Housing Market Rebound: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai Sales Jump 15%

• Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai collectively saw a 15% rise in home sales in 2025, totaling over 133,000 units, defying a national slowdown.
• PropTiger's report indicates overall housing sales across eight major cities declined 12% in 2025, with Mumbai region, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Ahmedabad experiencing drops.
• Chennai recorded the sharpest growth among southern cities, with sales surging 55%, while Bengaluru increased by 13% and Hyderabad by 6%.
• New housing launches across the eight cities fell 6% in 2025, marking the lowest annual supply since 2021, reflecting developer caution.
• Ahmedabad's real estate market, despite a brief dip, is expected to expand due to infrastructure projects like the bullet train and metro, and its proximity to GIFT City and Dholera.

Why It Matters: Southern cities Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai drove housing sales growth in 2025 amidst a national decline.