Surge in Mumbai Luxury Home Sales Reflects Growing Market Confidence
The report reflects the ongoing bullish trend in residential property sales and a strong demand for high-end luxury real estate, driven by India's economic resilience and the increasing affluence among the elite. This trend is supported by the latest Hurun Global Rich List, which notes a 51% increase in Indian billionaires, with 271 billionaires, a majority of whom are based in Mumbai.
Sudershan Sharma, Executive Director of India Sotheby’s International Realty, commented on the report, stating, "Mumbai's luxury housing market is surging and has touched unprecedented sales highs in H1 CY2024. Its strength underscores a growing demand for top-end luxury real estate, driven by India’s economic resilience and increasing affluence among the elite. The latest Hurun Global Rich List highlights a 51% increase in Indian billionaires, with 271 billionaires, a majority of who have a base in Mumbai. Unprecedented infrastructure development in the city has also opened new markets for luxury housing. We believe the country's expanding wealth and aspirations for luxurious living will keep this segment buoyant.”
