NRI Guide to Choosing the Perfect City for a Home in India

by Ashiana / February 27, 2025 / 6385 views/ Reading Time: 4 minutes

Buying a home in your homeland is much more than just investing in property, it is about staying connected to your heritage and securing a place that you can call your own home. However, with so many cities, and every one of them offering their own set of benefits, it often becomes difficult to choose. In this blog, let us break down the process to choose a perfect city for a home in India.

NRI Guide to Choosing the Perfect City for a Home in India

NRI Guide to Choosing the Perfect City for a Home in India

What Matters When Choosing a City?

First things first, think about what’s most important to you. Is it being close to family, finding a city with a thriving job market, or securing a home that offers long-term value? Here are a few things to consider:

1. Connectivity and Accessibility
2. Lifestyle and Amenities
3. Real Estate Value and Appreciation
4. Safety and Community
5. Climate and Environment
6. Rental Income Potential

Cities Worth Considering

Now that you know what to look for, let’s explore some cities that are popular among NRIs:

Jaipur

This state capital has always been known as a city with a rich cultural heritage and tourists’ favorite destination but now it is also growing as a major IT hub in the north. Both of these facts make Jaipur a great city to invest in real estate.
The city’s peaceful environment and growing urban infrastructure make it an ideal city for living as well.

Bhiwadi (Delhi-NCR):

Located far enough from Delhi to be less populated, less polluted, and far more peaceful yet not so far to be inaccessible, this city is growing as a popular real estate hotspot in NCR. Several popular real estate companies are developing projects in this city owing to the popular demand – which makes it a convenient option for home-seekers and investors alike.

Pune

Due to its pleasant climate, a lot of hill stations, and a major IT industry, Pune is among the favorite cities for NRIs. Pune offers a perfectly balanced mix of modern city infrastructure and natural beauty with lush green landscapes – which makes it an ideal place for families as well as working professionals.

Gurgaon

Looking for a place near Delhi but with a smaller crowd, modern infrastructure, corporate offices, and a thriving economy, then Gurgaon is your perfect destination. It is a great city to live in as it is near Delhi which adds easy connectivity with the rest of the country(Railway Stations in Delhi) as well as the world(IGI Airport).

Due to a large segment of the population of working young adults, the city also has great rental potential, which means a guaranteed rental income on your investment.

Chennai

The cultural capital of southern India has a lot to offer if you choose to live here. The IT sector here is booming, and it already has excellent healthcare facilities and a rich cultural heritage which acts as a pull for NRIs looking to purchase a home in India.

Chennai is an affordable coastal city with modern infrastructure and a moderate climate. Whether you invest in real estate here or live here, the city is great for either purpose.

Jamshedpur

The city of Tatas is known for being an industrial city and one of the first planned cities of India but what’s lesser known is that it has a very clean environment, green spaces, and well-planned separate residential and industrial zones.

The city does not boast of a fast-paced life like that of the major metro cities, but its strong community spirit and quality of life make it a great residential option nonetheless.

Ref: https://blog.housewise.in/top-10-cities-in-india-to-invest-in-for-nris-2025/

Finding the Right Fit for You

One shoe does not fit all and when it comes to choosing the right city for your home/investment, your choices can differ a lot from others.

The perfect city does not exist, but your perfect city does, the key is to focus on your needs and plans. For example, if you’re someone who’s planning to return to India soon, your focus would be on a good city to live in, whereas if you’re solely looking for an investment, a city with a steady rental income might make more sense!

Finding a trusted Developer

Once you’ve finalized the city that you want to invest in, the next big step is to find a legitimate and trustworthy real estate developer.

Ashiana Housing currently has 55+ properties across the country and all major segments i.e. Premium Homes, Senior Living Homes, and Kid-Centric Homes. Moreover, we’re present in all the popular and growing real-estate cities. In our 45+ years of experience, we have created convenient living spaces for our residents and have always focused on community, safety, and comfort.

Explore our projects in Bhiwadi(Delhi-NCR), Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Pune, Gurgaon, and Chennai.

Conclusion

Choosing the right city to invest in real estate in India is in itself a big decision and doing so while not staying in the country makes it even more difficult and important at the same time.

The only correct way to go through it would be to focus on what is most important, connectivity, lifestyle, safety, and ROI potential.In today’s day and age, it can also be a wise choice to escape the more obvious metro cities and go towards tier-II and tier-III cities, to get better peace of life, eased traffic congestion, less crowded places, lesser pollution, and finally, exponential return on your investments.

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your roots, secure a solid investment, or create a comfortable space for your family, there’s a city in India waiting for you.

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