Hyderabad Leads South Luxury Housing Sales

07 May 2026 CW Team

Hyderabad has emerged as South India’s leading ultra-luxury housing market, recording Rs 85.62 billion in sales of homes priced at Rs 100 million and above during FY26, according to India Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix. The city sold 625 luxury units, with Kokapet leading sales at Rs 12.98 billion.

Bengaluru recorded Rs 19.57 billion in sales and emerged as the fastest-growing market, with ultra-luxury unit sales rising 52 per cent year-on-year to 128 units. Rajanukunte was the city’s top locality, with Rs 5.72 billion in sales, while new luxury corridors in the North-West region gained momentum.

Chennai remained a niche prestige-led market, registering Rs 7.27 billion in sales across 58 units. Abhiramapuram led the city with Rs 2.26 billion in sales. The report noted that Chennai’s luxury demand remains concentrated in legacy central locations.

Hyderabad also offered stronger space value, with a Rs 10 crore investment delivering around 6,210 sq ft, compared to 3,930 sq ft in Bengaluru and 4,290 sq ft in Chennai. Large apartments above 8,000 sq ft dominated Hyderabad’s sales, with 355 such units sold in FY26.

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