Mumbai Residential Real Estate Market Q2 2025: Transforming the Urban Housing Landscape

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to be India’s largest residential real estate hub, contributing over 20% to the country’s housing sales and new launches.

In Q2 2025, despite rising interest rates and tightening household budgets, Mumbai registered 19,044 new residential unit launches, a 3% QoQ growth. Peripheral markets like Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, and Dombivli are shaping the city’s next housing wave.

CREDAI-MCHI, as the apex real estate body, continues to engage with policymakers and developers to ensure growth, affordability, and sustainable urbanisation.

Key Highlights of Q2 2025

MetricQ2 2025 ValueQoQ ChangeYoY ChangeKey Driver
Total New Launches19,044 units+3%+11%Peripheral demand surge
Sales Volume14,980 units+2%+8%Mid segment dominance
Weighted Avg. Price₹21,318 / sq.ft+5%+7%Premium launches
Rental Growth1–2% QoQ, +3% YoY+1–2% QoQ+7% YoYLimited ready inventory
Unsold Inventory84,200 unitsStable-4% YoYHigher absorption rates

Market Performance Analysis

Segment-wise composition in Q2 2025 shows mid-segment housing dominating the launches with a ~70% share, followed by luxury (15%), affordable (12%), and ultra-luxury (3%).

Top Performing Micro-Markets

Micro-MarketLaunches (units)Avg. Price (₹/sqft)YoY Growth
Navi Mumbai3,90015,100+28%
Thane3,75019,800+18%
Kalyan-Dombivali3,31312,800+22%
Western Suburbs2,48031,500+6%
South Mumbai1,15092,000+3%

Rental Growth by Sub-Market

Sub MarketAvg. Rent (₹/Month)QoQ ChangeYoY Change
Prime Western Suburbs₹70k – ₹99k+2%+3%
Navi Mumbai₹20k – ₹36k+2%+18%
Thane₹20k – ₹36k+2%+18%
South Mumbai₹79k – ₹7.2L+1%+1%

Rental Growth by Sub-Market

Sub MarketAvg. Rent (₹/Month)QoQ ChangeYoY Change
Prime Western Suburbs₹70k – ₹99k+2%+3%
Navi Mumbai₹20k – ₹36k+2%+18%
Thane₹20k – ₹36k+2%+18%
South Mumbai₹79k – ₹7.2L+1%+1%

Demand Drivers & Infrastructure Catalysts

Key projects driving residential demand:

  • Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) — reducing travel times by 45%
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport — operational by 2026, boosting property premiums
  • Metro Corridors — improving East-West connectivity across key markets
  • Coastal Road Project — enhancing accessibility from South Mumbai to Worli

Pan-India Residential Context
Across India’s top-7 cities, Q2 2025 saw 96,300 units sold (down ~20% YoY but up 3% QoQ). Sales value rose to ₹1.47 lakh crore, driven by luxury segments, with nationwide average price growth at 6.5% YoY.

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