The Press Editor

New Delhi: For years, India’s housing narrative revolved around its largest metros, where skyline-defining towers and record-breaking launches set the tone for the sector. That script, however, is steadily changing. Growth is now diffusing beyond traditional urban strongholds, with tier-2 cities emerging as serious, self-sustaining housing markets rather than mere spillover destinations. The shift is being shaped less by speculative capital and more by end-user conviction. As affordability pressures mount in metros, where prices often outpace income growth, homebuyers are recalibrating their aspirations. In cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow and Indore, improved infrastructure, expanding job ecosystems, and a better value…