Pune Shines as India's Housing Leader
Pune has firmly established itself as India's most vibrant residential market during the first half of 2025. The city saw an extraordinary surge in housing sales, reaching nearly 44,000 units valued at ₹32,800 crore. This achievement cements Pune's role as the affordability leader in real estate.
Market Growth Exceeds All Expectations
Property values have climbed 27% over three years, yet Pune retains its competitive edge remarkably well. The housing market has grown dramatically from ₹36,000 crore in 2021 to an impressive ₹65,000 crore in 2024. This represents an 80% surge that few predicted.
Property registrations jumped 16% to reach 1,16,043 units in H1 2025. Stamp duty collections rose 19% to ₹4,328 crore simultaneously. Industry watchers note this marks the city's strongest half-yearly performance since 2022.
Changing Buyer Preferences Tell a Story
Market dynamics reveal fascinating shifts in buyer behavior patterns. Homes priced below ₹70 lakh saw their market share drop from 85% in 2021 to 60% in H1 2025. Premium properties above ₹1 crore, meanwhile, captured an impressive 62% of total sales.
Buyers prefer spacious apartments that are over 800 square feet to achieve a better work-life balance. These larger units accounted for 34% of registrations in June 2025. Central Pune areas, including PMC and PCMC jurisdictions, dominated with 76% of all residential transactions.
Steady Growth Shows No Signs of Slowing
Industry experts credit Pune's success to exceptional affordability combined with robust infrastructure development. The city consistently outperforms larger metros despite lacking state capital status. It also thrives without port access, demonstrating remarkable resilience in India's competitive real estate landscape.