As 2025 draws to a close, India’s premium housing market—led by Delhi-NCR—has maintained steady momentum, with homes priced above ₹1 crore seeing consistent demand through the year. Buyers, largely families upgrading for space, location and lifestyle, remained active across seasons, helping developers sustain sales quarter after quarter.

According to a CBRE-ASSOCHAM report, luxury housing sales surged 85% in the first half of 2025, with NCR accounting for more than half of the transactions, while infrastructure upgrades such as the Dwarka Expressway and UER II reshaped buyer sentiment and expanded the footprint of high-end residential demand across the region.

That momentum also filtered into the luxury bracket. Homes priced at Rs 4 crore and above, once restricted to a handful of sectors, now attract interest across a wider stretch of the region. Market reports show that demand for high-end homes has been rising for some time. ANAROCK’s data highlights the scale of this growth, with average luxury prices moving from about Rs 13,450 per square foot in 2022 to nearly Rs 23,100 in 2025. Brokers in Gurgaon and Noida say buyers in this range are particular about layout planning, finishes and the reputation of the developer.

A major catalyst for Gurgaon’s premium housing momentum this year has been the completion of the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road II. Developers describe these projects as transformative. Many homebuyers and brokers frame the infrastructure push as a much-needed intervention delivered under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expressway, in particular, is often referred to as a long-overdue ‘gift’ to commuters who spent years navigating bottlenecks on the traditional Delhi–Gurgaon corridors.

With both corridors now operational, access to IGI Airport has become noticeably smoother, and commuters from West and North Delhi report shorter and more predictable travel times into Gurgaon’s commercial pockets. Real estate sentiment along the expressway has shifted sharply. Sectors that had remained inactive for years are now drawing sustained interest. Industry data shows steep price appreciation along the stretch over the last five years, with some estimates placing growth at more than three and a half times. Developers say most new demand here is for premium homes backed by improved access and the steady addition of social amenities.

UER II has had a similar effect in the northern belt. The new link connects Rohini, Mundka, Najafgarh and the Dwarka side with highways leading towards Sonipat and Kundli. For residents in these neighbourhoods, the project has created a faster link to the airport and to Gurgaon. Analysts say the enhanced connectivity has already begun to lift the profile of pockets that earlier struggled to attract buyers.

Navdeep Sardana, founder of Whiteland Corporation, said, “2025 has been a defining year for the Indian real estate sector, driven by a clear shift in how consumers perceive and pursue premium living. One of the most significant transformations has been the rise of branded residences. Backed by global hospitality brands, these developments have reshaped customer expectations bringing trust, service consistency and lifestyle assurance to the forefront. Indian homebuyers today are no longer just purchasing a home; they are investing in a curated living experience with global standards built into every detail.”

This demand for reliability, design excellence and long-term value preservation has accelerated the adoption of branded residences across major markets. As we wrap up 2025, it’s evident that this segment is not a trend but a structural change in the industry. Branded residences are elevating the benchmark for premium housing and redefining what modern homeownership means in India. Moving into 2026, this momentum will only grow stronger as buyers increasingly seek developments that combine hospitality-driven living, global affiliations and future-ready design, Sardana added.

Rishabh Periwal, senior vice-president of Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure, said, “Delhi NCR reaffirmed its position in 2025 as India’s most premium and high-value real estate market. Demand was driven largely by HNIs and NRIs, with the region witnessing some of the strongest price growth among major metros. Buyers continued to prioritise branded, amenity-rich developments, reflecting a clear shift toward lifestyle-led purchasing. Gurugram remained the epicentre of the luxury surge. High-growth corridors accelerated meaningfully, powered by marquee infrastructure such as the Dwarka Expressway. Golf Course Extension Road and SPR also emerged as focal points for new luxury launches, supported by improving connectivity and an ecosystem of high-quality developments.”