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Residential sales dip in 2025 despite lower home loan rates

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January 08, 2026

Housing sales across eight major Indian cities declined marginally by 1 per cent in 2025 to 3.48 lakh units, as demand remained subdued amid a sharp rise in property prices, according to a report by real estate consultancy Knight Frank India.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Despite concerns over a possible market correction, the firm noted that a decline in home loan interest rates, strong economic growth and easing inflation helped sustain housing demand during the calendar year.

The data pertains to the primary residential market.

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