Affordable Housing Demand Plummets 17% in 2025; Premium Sales Soar

• Affordable housing sales (below Rs 50 lakh) dropped 17% in 2025, while new launches fell 28%.
• Premium home sales (above Rs 1 crore) surged 14%, indicating a shift in buyer preference.
• Delhi-NCR saw a 25% decline in affordable housing sales, contributing to an overall 9% residential sales drop.
• Developers are focusing on premium projects due to better margins and faster sales velocity.
• Unsold inventory in the sub-Rs 50 lakh segment contracted by 7% due to reduced supply.