1.71 lakh homes sold across India's top 8 cities in H1 2026; Mumbai leads, NCR sales fall 7%
India's eight major residential markets sold 171,471 homes in H1 2026, a slight 1% increase from last year, with Mumbai leading at 47,355 units sold. Premium homes priced above ₹1 crore accounted for 54% of total sales, reflecting a shift in demand, while the National Capital Region (NCR) saw a 7% decline in sales to 24,862 units. The total unsold housing inventory rose to 5.25 lakh units, indicating ongoing supply challenges in the market.