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The residential property market in Mumbai continued to show strong momentum in February 2026, recording 13,029 property registrations within the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). According to data from the Maharashtra Inspector General of Registration (IGR), accessed and analysed by Knight Frank India, the transactions generated ₹1,134 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state government.

This performance marks the highest number of property registrations recorded in the month of February in the last 14 years, reflecting sustained demand and confidence in the city’s housing market.

As India prepares to celebrate Holi, the festive spirit is not only visible in celebrations but also in the country’s real estate market. Traditionally associated with new beginnings, the festival period often brings renewed activity in the housing sector, with developers introducing special offers and buyers revisiting property investment plans.

In 2026, this festive momentum aligns with a relatively stable and growing housing market. Industry estimates suggest that residential sales across India could reach around ₹6.65 lakh crore in FY26, reflecting strong demand in the mid-income and premium housing segments. Property prices in major urban centres are also projected to rise by roughly 7 percent, with Delhi NCR expected to witness slightly higher growth.

Against this backdrop, Holi is increasingly being viewed as a strategic period for property purchases.

Rising property prices across Gurugram and central Delhi are pushing many homebuyers in the National Capital Region to explore more affordable residential options. In 2026, Faridabad—particularly South Faridabad—has started gaining attention as a practical housing alternative for both end-users and investors.

Improved connectivity, expanding infrastructure and relatively moderate property prices are gradually transforming this part of the city into a growing residential hub.

The financial data industry is facing a sharp reassessment in valuations as artificial intelligence begins to disrupt traditional information and analytics businesses. Companies that once traded at premium multiples are now seeing their valuations compress, with FactSet’s enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio dropping to around 12 from 21 in 2024, highlighting growing investor concerns about the sector’s long-term prospects.

The shift comes as advances in AI tools raise questions about whether automated systems could replicate or replace many of the data insights and advisory services offered by established financial information providers.

The residential property market in Noida is highly sector-driven, meaning the price of a home can vary widely depending on its exact location. Recent market data shows that property rates across the city range from around ₹5,000 per square foot to nearly ₹38,000 per square foot, highlighting how strongly sector location influences affordability and investment decisions.

For homebuyers and investors, this wide price range reflects differences in infrastructure, connectivity, and the stage of development across various neighbourhoods.

The government of Kerala has handed over 178 newly constructed houses to families affected by the devastating 2024 landslide in Mundakkai-Chooralmala, marking the first phase of a major rehabilitation project in Wayanad.

The homes were officially inaugurated by Pinarayi Vijayan as part of the Wayanad Model Township developed at Elton Estate. The project aims to provide permanent housing and improved living conditions for families displaced by the disaster that struck the region on July 30, 2024.

Housing finance has quietly become one of the most decisive forces shaping India’s urban real estate markets. In cities like Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad, the availability of structured, affordable, and transparent home loans is no longer just enabling demand—it is driving it.

Housing finance has quietly become one of the most decisive forces shaping India’s urban real estate markets. In cities like Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad, the availability of structured, affordable, and transparent home loans is no longer just enabling demand—it is driving it.