Mumbai recorded 12,503 property registrations in August 2026, an 11% increase from 11,230 units registered in August last year, marking the highest registration count for the month in more than 14 years, according to Knight Frank India.
The registrations were recorded within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) jurisdiction. The figure was 12,401 as of 5.20 pm on August 31 and was subsequently projected to reach 12,503 by the end of the day.
The August growth came despite Mumbai’s high property prices and a 10% month-on-month decline from the 13,824 registrations recorded in July. The year-on-year increase, however, points to continued strength in the city’s residential market.
The Maharashtra government is estimated to have collected Rs 1,123 crore in stamp duty during August, up 12% from Rs 1,000 crore in the same month last year. Stamp duty collections were also lower on a month-on-month basis, declining from Rs 1,255 crore in July.
The latest registration numbers indicate that demand has remained firm across Mumbai’s primary and secondary housing markets. The market has continued to attract homebuyers even as purchasing decisions become more selective.
Well-connected locations, infrastructure, project quality and timely delivery are increasingly important factors influencing housing purchases in the city. Mumbai’s employment base and economic activity have also continued to support residential demand.
The August performance follows strong registration activity earlier in 2026, keeping Mumbai’s housing market on a firm footing despite elevated property values.
The 12,503 registrations recorded in August mark another strong month for Mumbai’s residential market and set the highest August tally in over 14 years.
Source: The Times of India
