If you thought property prices in Gurugram were already high, buying a home in the city may now become even more expensive. Circle rates have been increased by up to 75% from April 1, 2026, pushing up the base value at which properties are registered.
The revision comes at a time when due to its proximity to the airport and the presence of major offices and industries.
Experts say the new predictive collector rate changes signal a move towards aligning official rates with actual market prices, which could raise both property prices and transaction costs for buyers.
Circle rates are the minimum value at which a property can be registered. Buyers pay stamp duty on these rates or the deal value, whichever is higher.
With this increase, , especially in areas where the gap between circle rates and market prices was earlier wide.
The increase varies across sectors, with emerging corridors seeing the sharpest jump:
Dwarka Expressway is among the biggest gainers. Commercial rates are expected to rise 75% to around Rs 2,04,750 per sq yard. Residential sectors between 104 and 115 may see a 30% increase to about Rs 2,24,796 per sq yard.
Southern Peripheral Road is also seeing strong growth. Residential rates in sectors 63, 63A, 64 and 67 may rise 45% to Rs 84,825 per sq yard. Nearby sectors such as 62, 65, 66 and 69 to 72 may see a 30% increase to Rs 91,000 per sq yard.
Golf Course Extension Road areas may see a 30% rise, taking rates to around Rs 91,000 per sq yard.
Premium areas are also seeing steep hikes. DLF Phase 5 may record a 75% increase to about Rs 1,85,000 per sq yard, while Sector 25 commercial rates may jump 75% to Rs 2,43,941 per sq yard. Sector 15 residential rates may rise 45% to Rs 1,24,700 per sq yard.
In emerging zones, New Gurgaon sectors may see a 30% increase to Rs 2,24,796 per sq yard. Sohna group housing areas may rise around 10% to Rs 63,000 per sq yard.
Manesar continues to remain a key growth area. Industrial rates in IMT Manesar may increase by around 30%, while some residential sectors could see sharper hikes due to better connectivity and industrial activity.
Kartikeya Sharma, Associate Principal Partner at Square Yards, said the revision shows a shift in how property is being valued in the city. “The 2026 revision reflects a clear shift toward market-aligned pricing, with circle rate increases ranging from 15% to 75% across Gurugram,” he said.
“Key growth corridors such as Dwarka Expressway and Southern Peripheral Road are witnessing hikes of up to 75%, while emerging residential sectors are seeing 30–45% appreciation.”
“In contrast, established locations like Sector 29 are recording relatively moderate increases of around 15%, highlighting a maturing and stabilising market.”
The revision also shows a clear pattern. Areas linked to new infrastructure and development are seeing higher increases, while older and settled sectors are seeing more stable growth.
For buyers, this means higher upfront costs as stamp duty will rise. At the same time, the move may bring more transparency, as the difference between circle rates and actual deal prices reduces.
With construction costs also expected to increase to around Rs 2,100 per sq foot, overall property prices in Gurugram may continue to move upward in the near term.
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