New Delhi, July 1 -- Housing sales across India's top nine cities rose 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.12 lakh units during the April-June 2026 quarter despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East and volatility in the global economy, according to a report by PropEquity.

The report noted that the growth in housing demand was accompanied by a sharp rise in new launches, with housing supply increasing 43 per cent during the period. The increase in supply indicates developers' confidence in meeting renewed buyer demand despite external challenges.

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, housing sales increased 14 per cent, while new supply rose 27 per cent in the second quarter of 2026.

Southern cities emerged as the strongest...