Mumbai Real Estate Sees Record Property Registrations in April, Highest in 14 Years

Mumbai’s housing market posted its strongest April in 14 years with over 13,800 property registrations. This significant milestone underscores the sustained demand from end-users in the city’s residential market.

According to data from the Maharashtra Department of Registrations and Stamps, Mumbai (under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) is expected to register 13,864 property transactions in April 2026, marking a 6% year-on-year increase. This performance surpasses the previous high recorded in April 2025, making it the best April in 14 years and underscoring the continued resilience of Mumbai’s housing sector.

The surge in property registrations has also led to a robust stamp duty collection, estimated to exceed Rs 1,114 crore for the month. However, despite the rise in registrations, revenue growth remained modest at around 1% year-on-year, indicating a shift in the mix of property transactions.

Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman, and Managing Director of Knight Frank India, commented, “Mumbai’s residential market continues to demonstrate resilient momentum, with April 2026 registering the strongest performance for any April in over a decade. This sustained growth in registrations underscores enduring end-user confidence, even on a high base. While stamp duty collections have softened, reflecting a marginal recalibration in ticket sizes, underlying demand remains robust. The sequential moderation is largely seasonal, following elevated March closures, and does not detract from Mumbai’s structural strength and long-term attractiveness as one of India’s most compelling residential markets.”

On a month-on-month basis, registrations fell by 13% in April, while stamp duty collections dropped by 27%. This decline aligns with seasonal trends, as activity typically cools in April after strong transaction volumes in March.

Kamlesh Thakur, President of NAREDCO Maharashtra and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Srishti Group, added, “The fact that Mumbai has recorded its highest-ever April registrations in over 14 years clearly underlines the depth of end-user demand in the market. Achieving a 6% year-on-year growth on an already elevated base reflects strong underlying fundamentals. While stamp duty collections have remained largely stable, it indicates a shift in the transaction mix towards mid-segment housing, which is a healthy sign for long-term market sustainability. The seasonal moderation after March is expected and does not dilute the positive momentum we are witnessing.”

The strong performance in April is a testament to the resilience and enduring appeal of Mumbai’s housing market. It also highlights the growing preference for mid-segment housing among end-users, which is expected to contribute to the market's long-term stability and growth.