Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 17:21 IST

In 2025, Bengaluru’s housing market thrives with a 13% price rise to Rs 8533 per sqft, driven by IT jobs, start-ups, economic growth, and high demand for premium homes.

In a year marked by slowdown in residential real estate activity across India, Bengaluru’s housing market showed strong momentum in 2025.

In a year marked by slowdown in residential real estate activity across India, Bengaluru’s housing market showed strong momentum in 2025. The city has displayed a robust end-use demand, primarily driven by its job creation potential owing to the large presence of domestic and global IT and start-up companies, improving infrastructure and housing affordability measured by a relatively better price to income ratio which has remained stable over the years as compared to other cities.

According to a report by property consultancy firm PropTiger, the average price of homes rose by 12% in 2024 and by 13% in 2025 to Rs 8533 per sq. ft. In fact, between Q1 and Q4 in 2025, housing prices rose by 21%.

Unlike earlier cycles that were more investor-led, today’s market is far more stable, with families prioritising long-term housing.

Despite the average housing price growth in India’s top cities declining from 17% in 2024 to 6% in 2025, Bengaluru recorded two consecutive years of double-digit growth, according to the report.

The city scores high on other parameters like the number of companies formed, skilled professionals with a high base salary, passport holders, car registrations, AQI etc. To add to this, it is the first choice for GCCs, AI companies & start-ups, resulting in increased demand for office space with Bengaluru alone accounting for nearly one third of total absorption and supply. This has created high-paying jobs that have had a positive impact on the city’s housing market.

Navin Dhanuka, director of ArisUnitern, said, “We are seeing growing traction for plotted developments and well-planned residential communities, as buyers increasingly prioritise long-term value, quality of living, and organised development. Given these fundamentals, Bengaluru is likely to remain one of the most resilient and consistently performing residential markets in the country.”

Two factors have aided the city’s housing growth. The post-pandemic pent-up demand coinciding with the return to office. According to PropEquity, prices have risen by 17% CAGR between 2022-2025 with nearly 50% of sales and launches in the premium segment in home priced between Rs 1-2 crore.

Umesh Gowda H A, chairman and founder of Sanjeevini Group, said that strong employment opportunities, particularly in the technology and startup sectors, resulted in growing demand for premium homes from professionals after the pandemic; and this trend continues to sustain.

“East Bengaluru is seeing consistent growth in demand owing to its proximity to employment hubs like Whitefield. Mid-to-premium segments are gaining traction as homebuyers upgrade their lifestyles. Going forward, we expect the momentum to continue as Bengaluru remains one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets supported by strong economic fundamentals and long-term housing demand,” Gowda said.

Bengaluru’s strong price growth highlights the city’s unmatched resilience and global appeal. As India’s AI and tech capital, Bengaluru continues to attract end-users, global investors, and a growing migrant workforce looking for quality life and long-term value.

“Backed by robust economic growth, pleasant climate, thriving IT and startup ecosystems, evolving infrastructure, and strong mid-segment housing demand from young professionals and families, the city remains a benchmark for stability and aspiration. The continued rise of brand Bengaluru makes this appreciation both natural and long-term,” said Ramji Subramaniam, managing director of Sowparnika Projects.

The city saw the highest housing supply among top cities in 2025 reflecting continued developer confidence in long-term demand with large branded developers dominating the supply.

Bhavesh Kothari, founder & CEO of Property First Realty, said, “Bengaluru’s housing market continues to demonstrate strong resilience, with price appreciation largely driven by genuine end-user demand rather than speculative buying. We are seeing professionals and long-term investors prioritising home ownership, particularly in well-connected micro-markets offering lifestyle amenities and strong future appreciation potential.”

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Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 index lost 4,687.50 points on Monday, marking a turbulent start to the week as selling pressure returned to the market.

During intraday trading, the KSE-100 touched a high of 153,943.69 points and low of 149,385.39 points.

At close, the KSE-Index dropped 4,687.50 points to reach 149,178.66 points or minus 3.14 percent.

The sharp decline comes after the index recorded its seventh consecutive week of losses, with geopolitical uncertainty and weak investor sentiment continuing to weigh on Pakistani equities.

Two key factors affecting the market last week were the absence of positive economic developments and the ongoing delay in finalising a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Pakistan’s third review of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

Another major factor has been the spike in global oil prices.

The increase was triggered by US-Israel aggression against Iran, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.

The disruption raised concerns about energy supply and inflationary pressures for oil-importing economies, including Pakistan.

Investors will now be watching closely to see whether the current volatility persists through the remainder of the trading session and into the rest of the week, particularly as markets react to geopolitical developments and signals on the IMF programme.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan’s stock market remained under sustained pressure during the week ended March 13, 2026, as heightened geopolitical tensions, domestic security concerns, and macroeconomic uncertainty continued to weigh heavily on investor sentiment.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its losing streak, declining by 3,629.92 points on a week-on-week basis, representing a drop of 2.3 percent to close at 153,866.17 points compared with the previous week’s closing level of 157,496.09 points.

The market remained volatile throughout the week as investors trimmed positions and adopted a cautious stance in the face of external and domestic headwinds.

The latest decline follows an even steeper fall witnessed during the previous week, when the market had shed more than 10,500 points.

Analysts noted that escalating geopolitical risks across the region, coupled with domestic security concerns, have dampened investor confidence and triggered persistent selling pressure across multiple sectors.