Magicbricks Research has reported that Delhi-NCR has the most centralised housing investment pattern among India’s four largest urban markets, with Gurugram emerging as the region’s primary investment hub.

According to the analysis, Gurugram accounts for nine of NCR’s 15 most-invested localities and contributes more than 50 per cent of their cumulative market value. The Dwarka Expressway and Sector 79 together represent around 20 per cent of the top 15 investment value, strengthening south-southwest Gurugram as a key centre for new residential launches.

The report also highlights a strong investment cluster across Sectors 89, 99, 92, 49, 63A and 106. In Noida, investment remains concentrated in the premium segment, with Sectors 150, 146 and 43 accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the top 15 value. New launches in these areas are largely priced above Rs 1.5 crore.

Magicbricks Research identified Noida Extension in Greater Noida as the only major affordable hotspot, offering sub-Rs 1 crore homes. It added that Delhi proper has largely moved away from the current new investment heatmap.

The trend is closely linked to infrastructure development, including the Dwarka Expressway, metro expansion and airport connectivity. However, the report cautioned that NCR’s heavy dependence on premium 3BHK launches in select corridors could expose the market to risks from interest rate changes or volatility in IT-sector hiring.