Homes priced between Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.5 crore have emerged as the “most active” segment, recording the highest Housing Sentiment Index (HSI) score of 149 in Q2FY26 according to Magicbricks ’ latest report.

The rebound in this mid-market bracket once seen as aspirational indicated how buyers are recalibrating despite high EMIs and firm prices. Confidence is returning, particularly among end-users and upgrade buyers who view real estate as a stable long-term asset.

The HSI is a quarterly index that tracks homebuyer confidence, rose to 142 in the July–September quarter, up from 138 earlier. A score of 100 is generally considered neutral.

Mid-segment leads demand

While 39% of respondents still prefer homes in the Rs 20–75 lakh range and another 39% in Rs 75 lakh–Rs 1.5 crore, the up

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