3. VERY SHORT RELEVANT INTRO: Mumbai's property market recorded approximately 11,500 registrations in October 2025, demonstrating resilience through strong end-user demand despite festive timing shifts, with year-to-date stamp duty collections reaching record ₹11,164 crore.

The redeveloped BDD chawl towers in Worli have become a rental hotspot for young professionals paying up to ₹72,000 monthly, while longtime residents adapt to vertical living or choose to rent out their units and relocate.

Lodha Developers reported record Q2 pre-sales of ₹4,570 crore with an 87% year-on-year net profit increase, strengthening its position as a leading real estate developer ahead of the festive quarter.

Real estate is reclaiming its position as India's preferred investment asset this festive season, with premium housing leading the demand surge despite strong equity and gold markets, driven by favorable interest rates and post-pandemic lifestyle preferences.

The real estate sector has emerged as a preferred investment option during Diwali 2025, driven by RBI rate cuts, festive sentiment, and strong demand for premium housing across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities.

A 430-square-yard residential plot in Mohali's Sector 68 was sold for ₹8.86 crore in a GMADA e-auction ahead of Diwali, reflecting strong investor confidence in premium real estate.

India's residential real estate market is experiencing heightened buyer engagement this festive season as revised GST policies, stable home loan rates, and seasonal offers drive demand, particularly in premium and upper-mid segment properties across metros and Tier-II cities.

The Karnataka capital's property market during the Diwali festive season reveals a tale of two markets: premium homes priced above ₹1.5 crore continue their robust performance, while buyers in other segments increasingly adopt a wait-and-watch approach.

Maharashtra's real estate sector has generated ₹29,795 crore in stamp duty revenue by mid-October 2025, representing 46.9% of the annual target despite a ready reckoner rate hike in April. The state's property market continues to demonstrate resilience with 7% year-on-year revenue growth.

Dubai property developers are intensifying efforts to attract Indian investors this festive season with special Diwali offers and flexible payment schemes, as soaring real estate prices in Indian metros push buyers to explore international markets offering superior rental yields.

Indian real estate witnesses a paradigm shift as homebuyers increasingly prioritise wellness amenities, sustainability features, and curated lifestyle experiences over traditional metrics like square footage, with the wellness-driven property market growing from $1.4 billion to $3.2 billion.

Real estate developers across India are transforming sales centers and community spaces with café-style design elements to create emotionally engaging, experiential environments that enhance buyer connections and boost conversions.

Palladian Partners has announced a ₹1,500 crore residential property launch across Mumbai's key micro-markets during Navratri-Dussehra, spanning starter homes to ultra-luxury segments with potential GST-linked cost savings.

Palladian Partners has unveiled a ₹1,500 crore project pipeline across Mumbai Metropolitan Region, targeting the Navratri-Dussehra festive season with launches spanning from affordable to luxury segments.

GST rate cuts on construction materials and policy reforms are expected to drive significant growth in India's real estate sector during the festive quarter, with enhanced affordability and renewed buyer confidence across metro and tier-2 markets.