India, March 28 -- A rental listing in Bengaluru has ignited debate over discriminatory practices in the city's housing market after a landlord explicitly stated a preference for 'techie tenants only,' effectively excluding applicants from other professions, according to local brokers.

A Bengaluru-based broker, who wished to remain anonymous, acknowledged that such preferences are increasingly common. "Many landlords tell us upfront they want IT tenants because of income stability and timely payments," he said, pointing out that the demand from tech professionals often shapes listing conditions.

Brokers say such preferences include the dominance of the IT workforce in Bengaluru's rental ecosystem. Software professionals are often percei...