India Enters Top 10 Global Housing Markets; Delhi-NCR Leads with 19% Price Surge

• India has secured a spot in the world's top 10 housing markets for the first time, with an average house price increase of 9.6% in 2025, according to Knight Frank's report.
• Delhi-NCR recorded the fastest growth, with house prices surging by nearly 19% in the past year, significantly outperforming other major Indian cities.
• Strong demand for large and premium homes in Delhi-NCR is driven by improved infrastructure, metro connectivity, expressways, and abundant employment opportunities.
• Over 3.48 lakh homes were sold in India's top 8 cities in 2025, with sales in the second half of the year marking the best performance since 2013.
• Buyers are increasingly opting for homes priced over 1 crore rupees, which now constitute almost half of total sales, prioritizing quality, timely delivery, and financing options.