Deciphering Pune’s Residential Realities in Q1 2024: Our Insightful Analysis

The residential sector in Pune performed exceptionally well, recording a 13 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales. This translates to a total of 24,525 housing units sold in H1 2024, marking the highest half-yearly sales figure since H1 2013. This robust demand can be attributed to several factors, including:
The real estate market in Pune experienced strong expansion in the first quarter of 2024, showcasing encouraging patterns in both the availability of properties and their demand. Pune’s emergence as a vibrant economic hub, accommodating various industries like IT, manufacturing, and automotive, has played a pivotal role in elevating its status as an attractive spot for real estate investment. This transformation has spurred significant development in the region.

A Strong Growth in the Past Year

The year 2023 saw Pune record a notable increase in new residential supply, with a remarkable 40 percent year-on-year growth. This translated to the launch of a total of 105,698 residential units in the city. Alongside this surge in supply, residential sales also showed impressive progress, achieving a substantial 33 percent year-on-year growth for the entire year with approximately 82,696 residential units were sold during 2023. This upward trend suggests a flourishing market, with both supply and demand dynamics in a healthy balance, promising continued growth and development.

Notably, location such as Charholi Budruk, Hinjewadi, and Punawale stood out as prime neighbourhoods for new property launches in 2023, while the most significant sales activity occurred in Hinjewadi, Charholi Budruk, and Moshi. These areas experienced a notable influx of new developments and witnessed heightened buyer interest, making them focal points within Pune’s real estate landscape.

Favourable Demand Statistics during First Quarter of 2024

Pune accounted for the second highest share in both total sales and new supply during Q1 2024 amongst the key eight cities of the country. Of the 120,640 units sold altogether in these cities, Mumbai led the charts while Pune followed with 19% share.

During Q1 2024, Pune recorded residential sales of 23,110 units, marking a notable 22% year-on-year growth compared to Q1 2023, highlighting the market’s resilience over the past year. Although there was a slight contraction from the previous quarter, the sustained momentum evident in the year-on-year increase indicates ongoing strength in Pune’s real estate sector.

Fluctuating New Supply Trends

As with sales, out of the total 103,020 units launched across the eight major cities of the country, Mumbai took the top spot, with Pune closely trailing behind, capturing a 24% share.

In Q1 2024, Pune witnessed the launch of 24,940 residential units, marking a 12% increase from Q4 2023 but a significant 30% decrease compared to Q1 2023. This indicates a rebound from the previous quarter but a notable decline over the past year.