India's Wellness Housing Market Poised to Hit $7.7 Billion by 2030

For years, the Indian real estate sector measured progress in familiar metrics like units launched, inventory absorbed, and price appreciation achieved. Wellness rarely featured in that conversation beyond landscaped lawns or gymnasiums in premium projects. That is now changing.

Across metros and small towns, a new category of housing is gaining popularity: homes designed not just for living but for long-term physical and mental well-being. These residences, often referred to as ‘wellness housing,’ prioritize cleaner air, natural light, green spaces, and a relaxing atmosphere.

According to the Global Wellness Institute report, wellness real estate has grown into a $438 billion market globally by 2023. Long-term projections indicate a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035. India’s contribution, although modest at present, is expanding faster than anticipated. The domestic wellness housing market has grown from just over $6 billion in 2019 to about $13 billion in 2024, fueled by changing lifestyle preferences, higher disposable incomes, and a renewed focus on health, especially post-pandemic.

Shyamrup Roy Choudhury, founder and managing director of Aura World, noted, “One of the clearest signs of maturity in India’s wellness housing narrative is the growing intersection with senior living. Even though wellness as a concept is age-neutral, we believe that for senior citizens, it has emerged as a pressing need. The homes not only need to promote healthy living but also be designed to fulfill the particular needs of the aged, focusing on dignity, independence, and active ageing. Another notable fact is that while location remains paramount, buyers are now willing to trade a few kilometers of centrality for healthier surroundings and better-designed communities.”

India’s senior living market is projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2030, reflecting demographic realities that developers can no longer overlook. Projects catering to this segment are moving beyond basic healthcare support to create socially engaging, walkable, and mentally stimulating environments. Importantly, many of these features are now influencing mainstream residential design as well.

B K Malagi, vice-chairman of Experion Developers, stated, “Luxury housing continues to lead in wellness innovation. Premium buyers are increasingly indifferent to headline extravagance. Advanced air filtration, thoughtful master planning, lower noise intrusion, and access to nature are becoming decisive differentiators in the luxury segment. What matters is not how large a home appears on paper but how comfortably it supports daily living over the years.”

Gautam Kanodia, founder of KREEVA and Kanodia Group, added, “Wellness-centric developments and amenities have taken center stage across luxury housing in the country. Today’s buyers are conscious of their lifestyle and seek homes centered around wellness-living aspects. In cities such as Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune, wellness-oriented housing is particularly gaining traction. These include elements focused on improved AQI, low carbon footprints, green spaces, wellness amenities, etc.”

These concerns cut across age groups but are particularly prominent among younger professionals, returning NRIs, and families planning for the long term. Urban stress has played a significant role as well. Thus, India is likely to witness an unprecedented boom in wellness housing over the next few years. It will be interesting to see how these evolving trends will define the sector’s growth in the future.

Several developers acknowledge that buyer education remains incomplete, particularly outside prime micro-markets. Not every project branded as “wellness” delivers meaningfully on its promise, and the risk of dilution is real as volumes grow.

Ashwani Kumar of Pyramid Infratech commented, “From a pricing standpoint, wellness homes typically command a 10-30% premium over comparable conventional projects. As awareness deepens, buyers are beginning to prioritize such homes, particularly in the premium and luxury residential segments. Technology is also strengthening this shift. While cities such as Gurugram, Pune, and Bengaluru currently lead in adoption, the influence is spreading outward as developers innovate with wellness principles where land availability allows more holistic planning.”

Most projections suggest India’s real estate sector could evolve into a trillion-dollar industry by 2035, driven by urbanization, capital inflows, and regulatory maturity. Wellness housing is expected to account for a meaningful share of that growth, influencing both value and global perception. India’s role in the global wellness real estate narrative may extend well beyond numbers, shaping how urban living itself is reimagined.