The Digital Divide: Impact on Bangalore’s Real Estate Market

The rapid digitization of the Indian economy has introduced a paradoxical shift in the real estate sector: while technology enhances transparency and efficiency for some, it deepens the ‘Digital Divide’ for others. This article examines the structural impact of digital inequality on property valuation, market liquidity, and urban development in India. With a specific focus on Bangalore, the study highlights how the city’s dual identity as a global tech hub and a traditional urban centre creates a fragmented market. It argues that digital infrastructure, such as high-speed connectivity and access to PropTech platforms, has become a primary determinant of asset value, effectively creating a ‘connectivity premium’ that risks marginalizing neighbourhoods and stakeholders lacking digital integration.

Digital Divide, PropTech, Property Valuation, Real Estate Liquidity

1. Bhattacharaya, S., & Tiwari, S. (2023). Digital transformation in the Indian real estate sector: A study of market dynamics and investor sentiment. Journal of Urban Economics and Management, 15(4), 45–58. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

2. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). (2024, October). PropTech 2.0: Bridging the digital divide in India’s urban centers. FICCI Knowledge Report. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

3. India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). (2024, December). Real estate industry in India: Sectoral report and digital adoption trends. https://www.ibef.org/industry/real-estate-india [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

4. Jiang, L., et al. (2023). Transparency and market efficiency: The role of online platforms in reducing property price mismatches. Journal of Property Research, 40(2), 112–129. https://doi.org/10.1080/09599916.2023.2214509 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

5. KPMG India. (2025, March). The digital evolution of Indian real estate: Impact of Kaveri 2.0 and e-governance on urban markets. KPMG Thought Leadership Series. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

6. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). (2024). Digital India land records modernization programme (DILRMP): Progress report 2023-24. Government of India. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

7. Saputra, A., & Putri, R. (2024). Valuation processes in the digital age: Integrating bidding and engagement data into real estate metrics. International Journal of Digital Assets, 5(1), 88–102. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

• Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in India
• Issues Involved in Digitalisation Special Reference to Indian Tourism Growth
• Relationship Marketing and Customer Loyalty in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry in Nairobi County
• Financial Literacy or Financial Inclusion? Which is Which, What is What—To Achieve Uganda’s 10-Fold Economic Growth By 2040
• Harnessing Natural Gas for Economic Transformation: Overcoming the Regulatory and Infrastructural Bottlenecks in Nigeria