Quarterly housing data for July–September 2026 has arrived, and the headlines do not agree. One tracker reports a small rise in sales; another reports a decline. For a home buyer, the useful question is not which is right, but what each is measuring.
The two readings
| Measure | Anarock | PropEquity |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 sales (units) | 1,00,220 (vs 97,080 a year ago, +3%) | About 1.03 lakh (about −6%) |
| Coverage | Seven major cities | Nine markets; Mumbai split into three |
Both reports can be internally consistent because they use different city sets, project universes and definitions of a sale. Splitting Mumbai into three markets, for example, changes how regional totals are built.
What Anarock's detail shows
- Sales value of ₹1.55 lakh crore, up 2%.
- New launches of 1,14,320 units, up 18%.
- Unsold inventory of 6,30,590 units, up 12%.
- Average price ₹9,714 per sq ft, up 7%.
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region 31,750 units (+5%), Bengaluru 16,670 (+12%), Hyderabad 12,970 (+15%); MMR and Bengaluru together account for about 48% of sales.
- Homes above ₹80 lakh made up roughly 69% of launches; those under ₹40 lakh about 14%.
What this means for buyers
Launches growing faster than sales, with inventory also rising, gives buyers more choice and some negotiating room on ready or near-ready projects. But the shift of launches toward higher price bands means affordable options are thinner.
A simple illustration: a 1,000 sq ft home at the ₹9,714 per sq ft average would cost about ₹97.14 lakh. With an 80% loan (₹77.7 lakh) over 20 years, the EMI would be about ₹68,675 at 8.75% and ₹67,440 at 8.50%. City and micro-market prices vary widely, so treat this only as a scale check.
Tip: Before booking, check RERA registration, the promised possession date, and whether the price is for carpet or super built-up area.
Reading data reports sensibly
- Note the city list and period used.
- Compare units and value separately; they can move differently.
- Look at inventory and launches along with sales.
- Use two sources when they differ, and read the methodology notes.
Sources
- Anarock Q3 2026 housing sales and launches data (press release/reports, Oct 2026)
- PropEquity Q3 2026 residential sales data (reports, Oct 2026)
- Easiloan EMI calculations
This article is for general information only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Figures are as reported on the date of publication and may change; EMI examples are illustrative, not offers. Please confirm current rates, charges and eligibility with the lender before deciding.