All-India House Price Index Surges 1.1% as Key Cities Drive Housing Market Momentum
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the All-India House Price Index (HPI) for Q1:2026-27, indicating continued steady growth in the housing sector across major Indian metropolitan areas. The report, which utilizes transaction-level data from registration authorities, shows a moderate quarter-on-quarter increase driven by specific regional markets.Overview of All-India HPI Trends
The consolidated House Price Index registered an increase of 1.1 per cent compared to the previous quarter, reaching 117.5 in Q1:2026-27. This growth signifies a stable upward trajectory in real estate valuations nationwide. The data compilation is conducted quarterly by the RBI, using a base year corresponding to 2022-23.Year-on-Year Growth and Market Stability
On an annual basis, the All India HPI demonstrated a solid growth rate of 3.6 per cent in Q1:2026-27. This annual increase aligns with the performance recorded during the first quarter of the preceding year, suggesting sustained rather than speculative real estate appreciation.City Catalysts Fuel Residential Price Gains
The recent growth figures were significantly influenced by several key cities. For the quarterly comparison, the rise in the index was primarily attributed to strong performance observed in Chandigarh, Lucknow, and Thiruvananthapuram. These urban centers are actively driving the latest price appreciation across the board.Looking at the annual trajectory, additional markets contributed robustly to the 3.6 per cent growth. Cities such as Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, along with Chandigarh and Thiruvananthapuram, were noted contributors in achieving this steady year-over-year increase.
Scope and Data Availability
The RBI survey covers a basket of eighteen major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad. The comprehensive Time series data for both the All India HPI and individual city indexes is made publicly available. Investors and analysts can access these detailed figures via the Bank's Database on Indian Economy (DBIE) portal.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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