PropertyIndian developers' premium shift puts homes out of reach for many
Supply of new properties under 5 million rupees almost halved over 2 years
Between 2022 and 2024, the supply of new houses costing less than 5 million rupees fell 94% in Mumbai, while projects worth 5 million to 10 million rupees declined 56%. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
MUMBAI -- A move by Indian developers into premium homes has contributed to a near halving of the supply of new homes that cost less than 5 million rupees ($58,000) over the last two years, deepening India's urban housing crisis by pushing properties out of the reach of even its burgeoning ranks of salaried workers.