Housing sales decline 6% in 9 top cities including Pune, Chennai. Housing sales across nine major Indian cities fell 6% year-on-year to 1,03,170 units during July-September 2026. Pune recorded a sharp 16% decline, while Chennai and Kolkata fell 17% each. Mumbai, Thane and Delhi-NCR also declined. Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai bucked the trend with double-digit growth. Developers simultaneously reduced fresh supply, suggesting greater caution amid softer demand.