Kolkata Apartment Registrations Jump 32% in 2025

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Wed, Nov 05, 12:48 AM IST

Kolkata’s residential real estate market continues its strong upward momentum.


According to Knight Frank India, apartment registrations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA) surged 32% year-on-year, reaching 46,742 units in the first nine months of 2025 — the highest number since 2020.

 

September Snapshot

 

In September 2025, Kolkata recorded 5,302 apartment registrations, a 6% YoY increase, though slightly lower month-on-month due to monsoon seasonality and a high base effect. The data covers both primary (new sales) and secondary (resale) transactions.

 

Larger Homes in Demand

 

The city’s homebuyers are showing a clear preference for larger living spaces, reflecting evolving post-pandemic priorities like remote work, family comfort, and long-term stability.

 

  • 500–1,000 sq. ft. units dominated with 53% of total registrations, up from 43% in 2024.
  • Above 1,000 sq. ft. homes made up 14%, compared to just 5% a year earlier.
  • Compact homes below 500 sq. ft. accounted for 33% of transactions.

 

This shift towards spacious living underscores a growing lifestyle transformation among urban buyers in Kolkata.

 

South Kolkata Leads the Way

 

South Kolkata remained the city’s most active housing zone with a 38% share of total registrations in September 2025. Areas like Behala, Jadavpur, Kasba, Sonarpur, and Thakurpukur saw particularly strong momentum, driven by a healthy mix of affordable and mid-segment projects.

 

North Kolkata followed with a 34% share, led by Rajarhat and Dum Dum, where infrastructure development and metro connectivity continue to attract steady demand.

 

Top 5 Micro-Markets in Kolkata (September 2025)

 

  • Rajarhat
  • Dum Dum
  • Khardaha
  • Baranagar
  • Sonarpur

 

These emerging hubs reflect Kolkata’s expanding residential landscape, where connectivity, affordability, and infrastructure growth are key drivers.

 

Expert Outlook

 

“Kolkata’s residential market continued the momentum with 32% YoY growth in registrations during the first nine months of 2025, indicating steady buyer confidence,”
said Shishir Baijal, CMD, Knight Frank India.


“With ongoing infrastructure developments and stable demand, the market is well-positioned for sustained momentum in the coming months.”

 

The Road Ahead

 

With infrastructure upgrades across major corridors, rising end-user confidence, and strong traction in the mid-segment category, Kolkata’s housing market is poised for continued growth.

 

As 2025 heads into its final quarter, the city’s real estate sector stands as a symbol of resilience and renewed demand — making Kolkata one of India’s most stable and promising property markets.