Pune, Feb 20th: Knight Frank India in its latest assessment reported that Pune recorded 14,527 property registrations in January 2026, generating over INR 609 crores (cr) in stamp duty revenue for the state. Registrations saw a decline of 17% year-on-year (YoY) compared to January 2025, while stamp duty collections declined 5% YoY. On a sequential basis, the city witnessed improved activities with property registrations rising by 20% month-on-month (MoM) leading to revenue collections increasing by 37% over December 2025.
Demand shifts towards higher-value homes
Properties priced up to INR 1 cr continued to account for the majority of registrations, with their combined share moderated to 82% in January 2026. However, this distribution of ticket sizes indicates a shift towards higher-value homes. INR 50 lakh – 1 cr and INR 1 – 2.5 cr categories gained traction, with their shares rising to 29% and 14% respectively.
Demand shifts towards higher-value homes
Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India, stated, “Pune’s residential market has started 2026 on a measured note, with over 14,500 property registrations and INR 609 cr in stamp duty collections in January. While registrations moderated YoY, the relatively lower decline in revenue reflects continued momentum in higher ticket-size transactions. On a sequential basis, the sharp rebound in both registrations and collections signals renewed buying activity after the year-end slowdown. The shift toward mid and premium segments, along with steady demand for larger homes, indicates that end-user confidence remains intact even as volumes normalise from last year’s elevated base.”
Higher demand for larger apartments sustains
The distribution of home sizes in January 2026 remained largely steady with minor shifts across segments. The share of units under 500 sq ft declined from 26% in January 2025 to 23%. The 500–800 sq ft category continued to dominate the market, inching up from 45% in January 2025 to 46% in January 2026. Homes with larger configurations saw a modest rise, with both the 800–1,000 sq ft and 1,000–2,000 sq ft segments increasing by one percentage point each to 14%. The share of homes above 2,000 sq ft remained stable at 3%. Overall, demand patterns indicate stability, with a slight inclination toward larger unit sizes.
Central Pune contributed 67% of residential transactions in Jan 2026
In January 2026, Central Pune which includes Haveli Taluka, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), maintained its lead in residential transactions, accounting for 67% of the market. West Pune, which includes Mawal, Mulshi, and Velhe, held the second-largest share at 16%, while North, South, and East Pune collectively contributed 16% of transactions during the same period.