When the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) opened the door to affordable homes in the capital, buyers rushed in. In just three months the authority sold close to 1,300 flats across Delhi and pocketed ₹1,020 crore in the process. The biggest story of this surge is Narela, which has now emerged as the capital's largest housing hub. It was here that the DDA launched its biggest project, and it delivered a bumper set of sales in the very first quarter of the current financial year.
The numbers tell the story. In the first quarter of financial year 2026-27, covering April to June, residential flat sales hit a new high. A total of 1,284 flats were sold during this period, bringing in ₹1,020 crore in revenue. That is roughly 120 percent more than the ₹462 crore earned in the same period a year earlier. Out of those 1,284 flats, 1,153, or nearly 90 percent, were snapped up in Narela alone.
Why Buyers Are Flocking To Narela
The pull towards Narela did not happen by accident. Projects such as UER-II and the Rithala-Narela-Kundli metro corridor have sharply improved the area's connectivity. That is precisely why the authority is building the largest number of flats here. Drawn by easier travel and the promise of what is coming, buyers chose to invest in this pocket and set up their homes there.
How The Flats Break Down By Category
The project offered homes across different income groups, and the spread looked like this
- The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) got 336 flats.
- The Low Income Group (LIG) got 322 flats.
- The Middle Income Group (MIG) recorded the highest sales, with 435 flats sold, the biggest count in any category.
- The High Income Group (HIG) saw 191 flats sold over the same three months.
Notably, EWS flats in Narela were almost entirely sold out, underlining just how strong the demand for affordable housing really is. All of these homes were built and sold under the Karmayogi Awas Yojana, the Nagrik Awas Yojana, and the Towering Heights, East Delhi Hub project at Karkardooma.
The Chance Is Still Alive
For those who missed the rush, there is good news. The deadline for these housing schemes has now been extended to July 31, 2026. In other words, there is still time left to invest and buy a home under them.
Last Year's Record Sales
The authority sold all of its housing schemes on a First Come, First Serve (FCFS) basis. The entire process is online, so buyers can apply from the comfort of their homes. Every flat is freehold and ready to move in, meaning owners can occupy them right away. Buyers are also given the facility to view sample flats before deciding. In the previous financial year, 2025-26, a record 11,764 flats were sold, of which more than 90 percent belonged to the affordable housing category.
The authority believes that a digital process, easy home loan options, a helpdesk, a WhatsApp chatbot, and a transparent system have steadily boosted public trust, and that trust is what powered this bumper run of sales.
