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Mumbai Real Estate in 2026: Property Registrations Dip 8% in January to 11,219 Units, But Stamp Duty Collections Rise 2%

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The Mumbai real estate market has always been complex. It rarely moves in a straight line. Some months show explosive growth, others show temporary slowdowns. January 2026 has presented one of those moments that look confusing at first glance. Property registrations in Mumbai fell by 8% year-on-year in January 2026, touching 11,219 units. Normally, such a dip would suggest weaker demand. But at the same time, stamp duty collections rose by 2%. That creates a contradiction. Fewer properties were registered, yet the government collected more revenue. To understand what this means, we must go beyond surface-level numbers and examine the structure of Mumbai real estate carefully. What Does an 8% Dip in Registrations Actually Mean? When we talk about property registrations, we are referring to the number of transactions officially recorded. A drop of 8% indicates fewer deals were closed compared to January of the previous year. However, real estate markets are influenced by seasonality. Dec...

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Hits Major Milestone: Real Estate Growth Accelerates

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The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project, India’s first high-speed rail corridor, has achieved a significant milestone in 2025, with over 80% of civil works completed and the first trial runs expected soon.  As anticipation builds for the corridor’s operational launch, the impact on  real estate growth along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train  is already visible.  Investors, homebuyers, and developers are closely tracking the transformation of property markets along this 508-km route, with a special focus on   affordable housing near bullet train stations .   The Bullet Train Corridor The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train will connect two major economic hubs in less than three hours, with stops at key cities such as Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, and Sabarmati. This unprecedented connectivity is: Reducing travel times dramatically for commuters and businesses. Attracting investments in  commercial and residential real estate ...