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Hyderabad Housing Sales Reach Record Rs 52,913 Crore in H1 2026
Hyderabad sold more homes in the first half of 2026 than in the same period last year.
The total value of these homes was Rs 52,913 crore.
This made Hyderabad the third-biggest Indian city by housing sales value.
People bought almost 60 million square feet of living space.
Homes became about 10 per cent more expensive on average.
New offices and jobs are helping create demand for homes.
However, many homes are still waiting to be sold.
There were 1,42,722 unsold homes, and most of them are still being built.
Experts believe better infrastructure could help the city grow further, although traffic near Hitec City remains a problem.
Hyderabad recorded housing sales worth Rs 52,913 crore in H1 2026, ranking third nationally after Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Nearly 60 million sq. ft. of residential space was sold, the highest among major Indian housing markets.
Average home prices rose about 10 per cent to Rs 2.03 crore, while average home size reached around 2,300 sq. ft.
Developers launched 49,656 housing units, but unsold inventory increased 21 per cent to 1,42,722 units.
The northwest accounted for 73 per cent of sales value, while the southwest’s share rose to 17 per cent.
- Who
- Homebuyers, investors, developers and real-estate stakeholders in Hyderabad.
- What
- Hyderabad recorded record residential sales worth Rs 52,913 crore and 1,42,722 unsold homes in H1 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India, particularly the northwest and southwest residential markets.
- When
- The first half of 2026, compared with the first half of 2025 where stated.
- Why
- Demand was supported by infrastructure development, employment growth, affordability, stronger city branding and expanding office activity.
Growth and Demand
Inventory and Infrastructure Risks
Market momentum
Growth and Demand
Record sales, expanding office activity, job growth and investor interest indicate that Hyderabad’s housing demand is strengthening.
Inventory and Infrastructure Risks
Unsold homes rose to 1,42,722 units, and the existing stock would take about 29 months to clear at the current sales pace.
Future development
Growth and Demand
Infrastructure projects such as the Regional Ring Road and Musi rejuvenation could create new residential growth corridors.
Inventory and Infrastructure Risks
Traffic congestion around Hitec City remains a challenge that could constrain the city’s attractiveness.
Housing supply
Growth and Demand
Developers launched 49,656 units in H1 2026, reflecting confidence in continuing demand from buyers and workers.
Inventory and Infrastructure Risks
Most unsold homes are still under construction, with only about 29,586 units ready or expected to be completed in 2026; around half of the unsold stock is priced above Rs 1.5 crore.
Key facts
- Housing sales value
- Rs 52,913 crore in H1 2026
- National ranking
- Third in India by value of homes sold, after Bengaluru and Mumbai
- Residential space sold
- Nearly 60 million sq. ft.
- Average home price
- Rs 2.03 crore, up from Rs 1.85 crore in H1 2025
- New housing launches
- 49,656 units in H1 2026, compared with 36,224 in H1 2025
- Unsold inventory
- 1,42,722 units, up 21 per cent from the previous year
- Inventory clearance time
- About 29 months at the current sales pace
- Office market
- Around 170 million sq. ft. completed and 103 million sq. ft. under construction
Quotes
Gummi Ram Reddy
CREDAI national president-elect
“The demand for Hyderabad is continuing to grow, and the city is emerging as a major destination for real estate investment.”
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