India, 24th september 2025: The festive season is traditionally considered an auspicious period for the real estate sector. This year, tier-2 cities are expected to witness renewed vibrancy. Rising incomes, better connectivity, and rapidly emerging townships in smaller cities are motivating both investors and homebuyers to explore alternatives beyond major metros. Compared to the high prices and limited space in metros like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, cities such as Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, and Muzaffarnagar are offering modern homes with attractive amenities at affordable prices.
Special Focus on Dehradun
Harvinder Singh Sikka, Managing Director, Sikka Group, shares, “Dehradun, where infrastructure projects like the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and enhanced rail connectivity are progressing rapidly, is emerging as a hotspot for investors. The city is no longer just a tourist destination; it is becoming a preferred real estate investment hub. The expressway and airport connectivity make access seamless. During this festive season, we are seeing young professionals and retirees opting for modern lifestyle homes. In the coming years, Dehradun will prove to be a strong real estate investment option for the entire North India.”
Muzaffarnagar: A Rising Investment Hub
Sunil Goel, Managing Director, Numax Realcon & Co-Founder, Omaxe, says, “The festive season always brings excitement and renewed optimism to real estate. Growing demand in Tier-2 cities shows that buyers and investors are exploring beyond major metros. Cities like Muzaffarnagar, where our project is located, have the potential to become hubs for future development. The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will be a game changer, offering fast connectivity and opening opportunities in tourism, education, and employment. We believe Muzaffarnagar will soon emerge as a significant player on the real estate map, not just in Western Uttar Pradesh but across the NCR. Our initiatives are designed to offer modern homes and an enhanced lifestyle to residents.”
Investor Confidence and Emerging Trends
Ankit Kansal, Managing Director, 360 Realtors, adds, “Buyers’ sentiment is particularly positive during the festive season. Currently, there is a balanced demand-supply scenario in Tier-2 cities. Developers are launching attractive offers and schemes, which is expected to further boost demand. According to our research, the real estate growth rate in Tier-2 cities is likely to outpace that of metro cities in the coming years.”
The festive season is poised to become a golden period for Tier-2 city real estate. Improved connectivity, developing infrastructure, and affordable housing options are drawing homebuyers. Cities like Dehradun exemplify this trend, with demand steadily increasing. In the long run, these developments will not only transform the landscape of smaller cities but also energize the broader real estate sector.
