{ "lastUpdated": "2026-08-23", "source": { "name": "Knight Frank & ANAROCK research compiled via ETRealty & industry reports", "url": "https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/residential/bengaluru-housing-market-sees-5-sales-increase-in-h1-2026/132356572" }, "areas": [ { "name": "South Bengaluru", "activity": "Largest market", "salesShare": 34, "launchShare": 36, "unsold": 33534, "qts": 7.4, "yoySalesPct": 4, "quadrant": "buyer_negotiation", "quadrantLabel": "Buyer's Market / High Negotiation Room", "coordinates": { "overhangQts": 7.4, "demandGrowthPct": 4 }, "signal": "HIGHER INVENTORY PRESSURE", "meaning": "The largest market, but the longest reported sell-through period (7.4 quarters). High existing inventory creates favorable negotiation conditions for buyers.", "confidence": "medium", "microMarkets": [ { "name": "Electronic City", "subCluster": "Phase 1 & Phase 2 / Hosur Road", "unsold": 11200, "qts": 6.8, "yoyTrend": "flat", "demandGrowthPct": 2, "quadrant": "buyer_negotiation", "signal": "HIGH INVENTORY / STRONG LEVERAGE", "priceTier": "Mid / Affordable", "buyerAction": "Abundant ready and near-completion inventory. Buyers have substantial bargaining room on base pricing and waiver of parking/amenity add-ons." }, { "name": "Kanakapura Road", "subCluster": "Metro Line Corridor / Thalaghattapura", "unsold": 9400, "qts": 7.6, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 6, "quadrant": "buyer_negotiation", "signal": "EXPANDED SUPPLY / COMPETITIVE OFFERS", "priceTier": "Mid / Upper-Mid", "buyerAction": "Substantial launch volume following metro connectivity. Multiple competing developers provide strong leverage to negotiate flexible payment milestones." }, { "name": "Bannerghatta Road", "subCluster": "Hulimavu to Jigani Link", "unsold": 7800, "qts": 6.5, "yoyTrend": "flat", "demandGrowthPct": 3, "quadrant": "buyer_negotiation", "signal": "MODERATE ABSORPTION / SELECTIVE PICKS", "priceTier": "Mid-Market", "buyerAction": "Pink Line metro construction is a mid-term catalyst; focus on projects with clear RERA completion dates within 12-18 months." }, { "name": "JP Nagar & Jayanagar Peripheral", "subCluster": "JP Nagar Phases 7-9 & Konanakunte", "unsold": 5134, "qts": 5.2, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 5, "quadrant": "active_balanced", "signal": "STABLE MATURE BASE", "priceTier": "Upper-Mid to Premium", "buyerAction": "Infill micro-market with lower new supply additions. Price resilience is higher; discounts are narrower compared to further south." } ] }, { "name": "East Bengaluru", "activity": "Large and active", "salesShare": 29, "launchShare": 31, "unsold": 22878, "qts": 4.9, "yoySalesPct": 5, "quadrant": "high_activity_expansion", "quadrantLabel": "High Activity / Rapid Supply Expansion", "coordinates": { "overhangQts": 4.9, "demandGrowthPct": 5 }, "signal": "ACTIVE / BALANCED", "meaning": "Strong absorption with 4.9 quarters to sell. Healthy velocity, but heavy ongoing launches require comparing developer balance sheets and execution records.", "confidence": "medium", "microMarkets": [ { "name": "Whitefield", "subCluster": "Hope Farm to ITPL & Kadugodi", "unsold": 8900, "qts": 4.8, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 7, "quadrant": "high_activity_expansion", "signal": "CORE TECH ABSORPTION", "priceTier": "Upper-Mid to Premium", "buyerAction": "Metro operational impact already priced in. High launch pipeline means buyers should prioritize Grade-A developers with strong delivery track records." }, { "name": "Sarjapur Road", "subCluster": "Carmelaram to Dommasandra", "unsold": 7400, "qts": 5.4, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 5, "quadrant": "high_activity_expansion", "signal": "SUPPLY HEAVY / HIGH INVENTORY", "priceTier": "Mid to Upper-Mid", "buyerAction": "Substantial ongoing launches. Prioritize projects with confirmed Cauvery water connections and check road widening timelines." }, { "name": "Varthur & Panathur / ORR Catchment", "subCluster": "Outer Ring Road Tech Belt", "unsold": 3950, "qts": 4.2, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 8, "quadrant": "seller_advantage", "signal": "HIGH VELOCITY / FAST ABSORPTION", "priceTier": "Premium", "buyerAction": "Extremely high tech rental yield demand; absorption moves fast. Inspect internal approach road widths and flood/lake buffers before committing." }, { "name": "Budigere Cross / OMR", "subCluster": "Old Madras Road & Hoskote Junction", "unsold": 2628, "qts": 5.1, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 6, "quadrant": "high_activity_expansion", "signal": "EMERGING CORRIDOR / WATCH DELIVERY", "priceTier": "Mid-Market", "buyerAction": "Fast emerging with major township projects. Excellent airport/highway access, but social infrastructure is still maturing." } ] }, { "name": "North Bengaluru", "activity": "Fastest growth", "salesShare": 31, "launchShare": 29, "unsold": 15408, "qts": 3.9, "yoySalesPct": 11, "quadrant": "seller_advantage", "quadrantLabel": "Seller's Market / Fast Absorption", "coordinates": { "overhangQts": 3.9, "demandGrowthPct": 11 }, "signal": "GROWING WITH LOWER PRESSURE", "meaning": "Fastest growing corridor (+11% sales YoY) with the lowest overhang (3.9 quarters). Strong momentum driven by airport and tech infrastructure expansion.", "confidence": "medium", "microMarkets": [ { "name": "Hebbal & Bellary Road", "subCluster": "Hebbal Flyover to Yelahanka Bypass", "unsold": 3100, "qts": 3.4, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 13, "quadrant": "seller_advantage", "signal": "PRIME NORTH / SELLER ADVANTAGE", "priceTier": "Luxury / Premium", "buyerAction": "High demand, low overhang. Ready-to-move units command stiff premiums. Buyers face limited discount margins on Grade-A supply." }, { "name": "Thanisandra & Jakkur", "subCluster": "Thanisandra Main Road / Manyata Belt", "unsold": 4600, "qts": 3.8, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 10, "quadrant": "seller_advantage", "signal": "STEADY ABSORPTION / STRONG RENTALS", "priceTier": "Upper-Mid", "buyerAction": "Proximity to Manyata Tech Park sustains absorption. Check feeder road widths and pending flyover/metro link works." }, { "name": "Bagalur & KIADB Aerospace Park", "subCluster": "Aerospace SEZ / Hardware Park", "unsold": 4850, "qts": 4.5, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 12, "quadrant": "high_activity_expansion", "signal": "HIGH LAUNCH VOLUME / LONG HORIZON", "priceTier": "Mid-Market", "buyerAction": "Significant launch pipeline from major developers. Good for long-term horizon (5+ years); verify BWSSB water line execution and actual commercial leasing pace." }, { "name": "Yelahanka & Doddaballapur Road", "subCluster": "Old Yelahanka & Judicial Layout", "unsold": 2858, "qts": 3.7, "yoyTrend": "up", "demandGrowthPct": 8, "quadrant": "seller_advantage", "signal": "ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY / RESILIENT", "priceTier": "Mid to Premium", "buyerAction": "Mature green belt with limited new land parcels. Resale market is stable; lower risk of sudden supply spikes." } ] }, { "name": "West Bengaluru", "activity": "Small reported base", "salesShare": null, "launchShare": null, "unsold": 2291, "qts": 4.1, "yoySalesPct": -2, "quadrant": "supply_constrained", "quadrantLabel": "Supply Constrained / Niche Market", "coordinates": { "overhangQts": 4.1, "demandGrowthPct": -2 }, "signal": "INSUFFICIENT PUBLIC DATA", "meaning": "The published corridor data is too thin to call this area hot or cold. Low inventory (2,291 units) reflects limited land parcels rather than low buyer interest.", "confidence": "low", "microMarkets": [ { "name": "Yeshwanthpur & Rajajinagar", "subCluster": "Metro Green Line Corridor", "unsold": 1250, "qts": 3.8, "yoyTrend": "flat", "demandGrowthPct": 1, "quadrant": "supply_constrained", "signal": "HIGH-VALUE INFILL / REDEVELOPMENT", "priceTier": "Premium / Luxury", "buyerAction": "High land scarcity keeps supply tight. Evaluate redevelopment project credentials and layout approvals carefully." }, { "name": "Tumkur Road & Peenya Periphery", "subCluster": "Jalanidhi / 8th Mile to Nelamangala", "unsold": 1041, "qts": 4.4, "yoyTrend": "flat", "demandGrowthPct": -1, "quadrant": "supply_constrained", "signal": "AFFORDABLE PERIPHERY", "priceTier": "Affordable / Mid", "buyerAction": "Price-sensitive segment. Assess industrial proximity and distance from main commercial hubs." } ] }, { "name": "Central Bengaluru", "activity": "Small reported base", "salesShare": null, "launchShare": null, "unsold": 187, "qts": 3.2, "yoySalesPct": 0, "quadrant": "supply_constrained", "quadrantLabel": "Ultra-Low Supply / Niche", "coordinates": { "overhangQts": 3.2, "demandGrowthPct": 0 }, "signal": "INSUFFICIENT PUBLIC DATA", "meaning": "Very little comparable public volume is reported. Very tight inventory (187 units) with bespoke pricing not comparable to broader suburban corridors.", "confidence": "low", "microMarkets": [ { "name": "CBD / Indiranagar / Koramangala", "subCluster": "Inner Core Bengaluru", "unsold": 187, "qts": 3.2, "yoyTrend": "flat", "demandGrowthPct": 0, "quadrant": "supply_constrained", "signal": "ULTRA-PRIME / BESPOKE PRICING", "priceTier": "Ultra-Luxury", "buyerAction": "Pricing is determined by bespoke developer branding and micro-locality prestige rather than city-wide inventory statistics." } ] } ] }