From Affordability to Growth: Kolkata’s Housing Advantage
In this episode of Keeping it Real by Housing.com, host Gaurav Choudhury unpacks the remarkable rise of Kolkata’s housing market at a time when many other metros are facing a slowdown. Despite national sales dipping 14% in the April–June 2025 quarter, Kolkata bucked the trend with a 19% year-on-year growth in home sales, driven by a mix of affordability, infrastructure expansion, and strong mid-segment demand. The city also saw a striking 192% increase in new project launches, highlighting growing developer confidence. Beyond the numbers, this episode explores how Kolkata’s unique buyer profile, preference for long-term value, and evolving connectivity are shaping its real estate landscape. Tune in to understand why Kolkata’s housing advantage makes it a market to watch—and what it reveals about the future of Indian real estate.
