Why India’s Affluent Homebuyers Are Looking Beyond Metros for Their Next Luxury Address
Sep 15, 2026
New Delhi [India], September 15: For much of India’s modern real estate story, a prestigious address meant a metropolitan one. Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and other major cities became synonymous with aspiration, offering proximity to business, culture, commerce and social life. Yet, as lifestyles evolve, so does the meaning of a desirable home. Among India’s affluent households, the appeal of a residence increasingly rests on the quality of life it enables, rather than the prominence of its postcode alone.
