The next big challenge for India's real estate sector isn't selling homes, it's delivering them. With more than 5.4 lakh homebuyers expected to receive the keys to their new homes in 2026, developers are entering a crucial phase just as geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten to disrupt global supply chains and drive up construction costs.

According to ANAROCK Research, around 5,40,400 housing units are expected to be completed this year, making 2026 the biggest housing delivery year in the last decade. While homebuyer demand remains strong and project financing conditions are healthier than in previous years, developers could face rising costs and supply-chain disruptions if geopolitical tensions continue.