Bengaluru Surpasses with a 28% Jump in Property Launches Year Over Year in Q3 2025
Bengaluru outperformed all other significant cities in Q3 2025. The city saw a booming 28% year-over-year rise in residential project rollouts based on Knight Frank India's most recent report. This jump contrasts heavily with the drops observed in Mumbai and NCR, which fell by 19% YoY. Overall, new supply in India's top eight markets saw a slight dip to 88,655 units, down by 2%.
Demand Strong Despite Price Hikes
In Q3, the city recorded 14,538 residential unit sales. Buyers remained active despite rising prices. Sales in eight key markets across the nation totalled 87,603 units, up 1% over the previous year. This growth counters fears of a downturn and marks the fifth annual cycle of positive momentum. Bengaluru's robust performance is tied to its tech industry, which continues to secure jobs and build buyer faith even as costs surge. The city saw prices climb 15% over the previous year.
Developers rapidly implement new strategies. They offer financing partnerships and subsidies, which help lower buying costs and keep market activity high.
Top Developers’ Strategic Moves
High-performing companies such as Prestige, Sobha, and Brigade concentrate on high-growth areas and aim at high-net-worth individuals and NRIs. They invest in areas close to new metro routes and infrastructure developments, catering to rising demand for upscale homes.
- Prestige Group: Focused on tech hubs with smart features.
- Sobha Developers: Emphasising green-certified premium units near ORR.
- Brigade Group: Betting on townships near metro lines for young professionals.
According to Gulam Zia from Knight Frank, the shift towards premium housing has been clear: "It has clearly become the main attraction."
What Makes Bengaluru Different
Bengaluru stands out compared to Mumbai's supply challenges and NCR's slowdown because of its continuous tech hiring and infrastructure enhancements. Extensions to the metro and airport links boost housing in suburbs such as Whitefield and North Bengaluru. Unsold property remains balanced nationally, averaging 5.8 quarters to sell, indicating no oversupply.
Shishir Baijal, who chairs Knight Frank, reflects on the market stabilising after years of growth, yet the increase in Bengaluru's supply shows confidence.
Evolving Buyer Preferences and Looking Ahead
Buyers now prefer larger homes full of amenities over smaller, basic units. Tech employees want to live close to offices and transit hubs, increasing demand for 3-4 BHK superior apartments. With liquidity improving due to RBI rate reductions, we may see more launches in Q4.
Bengaluru's advantages place it as the top residential market in India. Developers who focus on developments that align with metro expansions and premium trends are likely to prosper as the national market shows signs of plateauing.