The Shelter Desk
News on India's coliving, PG and student-housing market — funding, launches, IPOs, regulation and rent trends. Every story links to the original reporting.
Market reports
21
Aug 2026
Market reports
NOESIS report: 6.6 million beds of demand vs about 3 lakh organised
A NOESIS Capital Advisors report put national coliving demand at roughly 6.6 million beds in 2025 against about 300,000 organised beds, a 22-fold gap; even with expansion, penetration may only cross 10% of a 9.1 million-bed demand pool.
Source: Realty n More
20
Aug 2026
Market reports
Organised coliving projected to near 1 million beds by 2030
Citing Colliers, industry players expect organised penetration to double from around 5% to over 10% by 2030, taking inventory close to one million beds as students and young professionals shift to managed rentals.
Source: Realty n More
09
Jun 2026
Market reports
India coliving market estimated at USD 1.5 bn in 2025
GRI Institute analysis pegs the market at about USD 1.5 billion in 2025, with demand concentrated in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune and mid-market developers emerging as supply partners for operators.
Source: GRI Institute
15
Jan 2026
Market reports · Stanza Living
Stanza Living reports profit in FY25 filings
RoC filings show Stanza Living posted a profit of about Rs 130 crore in FY25 versus a Rs 273 crore loss a year earlier, aided by Rs 277 crore of other income; operating revenue fell 6.6% to Rs 545.5 crore.
Source: Entrackr
10
Jan 2026
Market reports
India called a rising star in the PBSA market
GSL Global highlighted India as a long-term PBSA opportunity tied to its 2047 education roadmap, balanced by operational complexity.
Source: GSL Global
13
May 2025
Market reports
Demand-supply gap pulls investors to student housing
Realty+ noted that roughly 11% of India's population is aged 18–23 and that the PBSA gap is drawing investor interest despite capital intensity.
Source: Realty+
20
Jul 2023
Market reports
Student housing demand projected to reach 31 million by 2036
Realty+ reported projections that India's student housing need could touch 31 million beds by 2036 as higher-education enrolment rises.
Source: Realty+
