India, Oct. 11 -- Discounts may be scarce this Navratri, but real estate developers are offering a mix of festive freebies and flexible payment plans to woo homebuyers. From gold coins and gadgets to travel vouchers, the real question is: which offers deliver genuine value? Those planning to purchase a property this Navratri 2026 should remember that a festive offer should never be the primary reason for buying a property. They should first assess affordability, location, connectivity, social infrastructure and the developer's track record.

The question is also whether these incentives will translate into a meaningful boost for housing sales. Maharashtra's Ganesh Chaturthi festive period saw encouraging registration numbers, but it remai...