Real estate winners: How infrastructure and jobs drove Indias top-performing micro markets

Indian housing micro markets showed great returns between 2021 and mid-2025. Property prices nearly doubled in some areas. Rental growth also surpassed inflation. Employment and infrastructure upgrades drove this surge. Noida's Sector-150 led with a 139% price increase. Bengaluru and Hyderabad also saw significant gains. Experts project continued growth through 2026, especially in areas with new infrastructure.