Housing sales dip 6% in Q1 2026 amid economic uncertainties: Anarock

Housing sales in India's top seven cities dropped by 6% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which dampened buyer confidence. Developers, however, launched more new projects, indicating they're betting on a long-term recovery. While cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai-Pune, and Pune saw sales declines, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata bucked the trend with slight growth. Delhi-NCR still saw the highest price appreciation, hinting at underlying demand despite the dip in transactions.