Gurugram Dominates NCR’s Luxury Housing Market in 2025
As 2025 moves towards its close, one clear trend stands out across the National Capital Region. Gurugram has firmly positioned itself as the undisputed leader in luxury and premium housing sales. While residential demand softened in several Indian cities, Gurugram continued to accelerate, driven by infrastructure-led growth and strong end-user confidence.
More importantly, the city no longer relies on legacy corridors alone. Instead, new growth zones such as Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) and Dwarka Expressway have reshaped buyer preferences and redefined luxury living in NCR.
Gurugram Emerges as NCR’s Luxury Powerhouse
Recent industry data highlights Gurugram’s dominance with clarity. Delhi-NCR recorded over 5,100 luxury home sales in the first half of 2025, marking steady year-on-year growth. Gurugram alone accounted for over 90% of these transactions, a staggering figure that underlines its market strength.
Consequently, NCR captured nearly 65% of luxury housing sales across India’s top seven cities, with Gurugram driving the majority of that momentum. Unlike earlier cycles dominated by speculative buying, 2025 reflected a more mature, end-user-led market. Buyers focused on quality, location, and long-term value.
SPR and Dwarka Expressway Lead the New Growth Story
While Golf Course Road maintained steady demand, limited new supply restricted its share of fresh luxury absorption. In contrast, SPR and Dwarka Expressway emerged as the true growth engines.
Together, these two corridors contributed over 60% of Gurugram’s luxury housing absorption. SPR alone accounted for nearly 35–38%, while Dwarka Expressway added another 23–26%.
Buyers clearly preferred areas with:
- Completed or near-complete infrastructure
- Faster access to IGI Airport
- Wider roads and planned development
- Modern high-rise formats with integrated amenities
As a result, developers focused aggressively on these corridors, accelerating project launches and upgrades.
What Today’s Luxury Buyer Really Wants
Luxury buyers in 2025 displayed sharper clarity and stronger financial confidence. They no longer chased size alone. Instead, they sought well-designed homes with experience-driven features.
Projects offering 3,000 sq ft and larger layouts, private clubhouses, wellness zones, landscaped greens, and branded development credentials witnessed the highest traction. Furthermore, buyers valued privacy, security, and long-term livability over speculative gains.
This shift explains why projects in SPR and Dwarka Expressway outperformed saturated micro-markets despite premium pricing.
New Launches Surge as Confidence Strengthens
Supply kept pace with rising demand. During Q3 2025 alone, NCR witnessed over 10,000 new housing units, with nearly 87% of luxury launches located in Gurugram.
Emerging sub-markets such as New Gurugram, Dwarka Expressway, and SPR accounted for almost half of the city’s new launches. Interestingly, while luxury and high-end homes formed a substantial share, the mid-segment still dominated, reflecting sustained demand from first-time buyers and upgraders.
This balanced mix strengthened overall market stability.
Prices and Rentals Continue to Rise
Price appreciation remained robust yet controlled. The average launch price in NCR crossed ₹15,000 per sq ft, with Gurugram leading annual growth at around 12%. Other NCR cities followed at a slower pace, reinforcing Gurugram’s premium positioning.
Simultaneously, luxury rental values grew by nearly 10% year-on-year, driven by corporate leasing, expat demand, and senior executive movement. This trend strengthened Gurugram’s appeal among long-term investors and NRIs alike.
Expert View: Sanjeev Singh, MD, SKJ Landbase
According to Sanjeev Singh, Managing Director, SKJ Landbase, Gurugram’s performance reflects a structural shift rather than a short-term surge.
2025 has clearly shown that Gurugram is no longer just a preferred destination it is the benchmark for luxury housing in NCR. Buyers today prioritise infrastructure readiness, lifestyle amenities, and future value. Corridors like SPR and Dwarka Expressway offer that rare combination. This demand comes from financially confident end-users and long-term investors, which keeps the market healthy and sustainable.
His view aligns with the broader industry consensus that quality-led demand now defines Gurugram’s growth cycle.
Growth Brings Challenges Too
Despite strong momentum, experts continue to flag key concerns. Rapid luxury development has placed pressure on drainage systems, groundwater levels, and internal road networks, especially in fast-growing zones.
While marquee infrastructure projects improved regional connectivity, last-mile civic upgrades still lag. Urban planners stress that luxury housing cannot thrive in isolation. Sustainable growth will depend on parallel investment in water management, sewage capacity, and public transport.
What Lies Ahead for 2026
Looking forward, industry stakeholders remain optimistic. The consensus suggests that 2025 laid a solid foundation rather than creating an overheated peak. Demand in 2026 will likely remain end-user driven, supported by stable incomes, infrastructure delivery, and evolving lifestyle expectations.
In conclusion, Gurugram has not only claimed the lion’s share of NCR’s luxury housing sales it has also redefined how premium residential markets evolve. As long as infrastructure and civic planning keep pace, the city’s leadership position looks set to strengthen further.
