Rental ROI for NRIs in Pune: What to Expect
- Swaraj D
- Oct 28
- 4 min read
They say real estate is all about “location, location, location.”But for NRIs, it’s also about “return, return, return.”
When you live miles away from your investment, every rent update, every tenant message, and every renewal feels like a mini report card on your decision. And in a city like Pune — where every six months a new flyover, IT park, or metro line redefines property demand — understanding rental ROI isn’t just smart, it’s essential.
Why Pune’s Rental Market Has Become a Magnet for NRIs
Pune is no longer just the student city it used to be. Today, it’s a global employment hub, a manufacturing base, and a tech corridor rolled into one. This transformation has quietly turned its rental market into one of the most stable and profitable in India.
Here’s what makes it a magnet for NRI investors:
Consistent Tenant Demand: Pune’s working population has grown with IT giants like Infosys, TCS, and Persistent, alongside industrial growth near Pimpri-Chinchwad and Talegaon.
Balanced Development: Unlike other metros that face rental saturation, Pune maintains healthy demand-supply ratios.
Steady Rent Appreciation: Average annual rental hikes range between 6–8%, higher in fast-developing pockets.
Ease of Remote Management: NRIs can now lease, manage, and renew rent agreements digitally — with verified property management services.
Whether it’s Hinjewadi’s tech crowd, Kharadi’s corporate tenants, or the rising demand in Ravet and Gahunje near the Mumbai-Pune Expressway — Pune offers diverse tenant bases that keep your rental income steady.
Understanding Rental ROI — The Simple Math
Rental ROI (Return on Investment) measures how efficiently your property earns rent compared to its total cost.
Formula:(Annual Rental Income ÷ Total Property Cost) × 100
Let’s decode it with an example:
Say you purchase a 2BHK apartment in Wakad for ₹95 lakh.Your monthly rent is ₹28,000, giving an annual income of ₹3.36 lakh.
Your ROI = (3.36 ÷ 95) × 100 = 3.5%
That’s your yearly yield — consistent, measurable, and scalable.
Across Pune, depending on locality, property age, and furnishing, yields generally range between 2.5% to 5.5%.
Top Pune Micro-Markets for High Rental Yields (2025 Update)
Below are Pune’s most reliable and emerging rental yield zones for 2025 — based on verified data and ongoing infrastructure development.
Area | Avg. Monthly Rent (2BHK) | Approx. Property Price | Rental Yield |
Hinjewadi | ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 | ₹85 – ₹95 lakh | 3.5% – 4% |
Kharadi | ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 | ₹1.05 – ₹1.15 crore | 3.2% – 3.8% |
Wakad | ₹27,000 – ₹32,000 | ₹90 lakh – ₹1 crore | 3.3% – 3.6% |
Viman Nagar | ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 | ₹1.2 – ₹1.4 crore | 3% – 3.4% |
Balewadi | ₹32,000 – ₹37,000 | ₹1 – ₹1.2 crore | 3.1% – 3.5% |
Ravet | ₹22,000 – ₹27,000 | ₹70 – ₹85 lakh | 3.4% – 4% |
Kiwale | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹65 – ₹80 lakh | 3.3% – 3.8% |
Mamurdi | ₹21,000 – ₹26,000 | ₹70 – ₹85 lakh | 3.5% – 4.2% |
Gahunje | ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹75 – ₹90 lakh | 3.4% – 4.1% |
(Data based on SHP Realty market analysis and verified project listings as of mid-2025.)
These western corridor micro-markets (Ravet–Kiwale–Mamurdi–Gahunje) are becoming Pune’s next big rental belt — fueled by expressway connectivity, industrial growth, and new township developments.
Beyond Rent: The Real ROI Strategy
NRIs often look at monthly rent as passive income — but in Pune’s dynamic market, rental ROI grows faster when you optimize smartly.
Appreciation + Yield Combo:
A 3.5% yield plus 7% appreciation gives an effective return of 10% annually — not bad for a stable urban investment.
Furnished = Premium Rent:
A furnished 2BHK near IT zones can earn 15–20% higher rent. Think corporate tenants, expats, and digital nomads.
Short-Term or Managed Rentals:
Serviced rentals in Hinjewadi, Viman Nagar, and Balewadi attract higher nightly rates, ideal for NRIs preferring flexible leasing.
Maintenance = Market Value:
Regular upkeep, verified tenants, and prompt service requests help you command premium rents and avoid tenant turnover.
How SHP Realty Maximizes Your Rental Returns
At SHP Realty, we help NRIs go beyond buying — we help them earn smart.
Our expert team ensures:
Verified tenants through trusted partner agencies.
Rental management and maintenance support via Pune-based associates.
Transparent rent tracking and payment monitoring.
Market insights on rent trends across Pune’s 20+ key micro-markets.
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Real-Life Story: An NRI’s Rental Win
Arjun, an NRI engineer from Dubai, bought a 2BHK in Ravet in late 2021 for ₹82 lakh. Initially, he earned ₹24,000/month.By mid-2025, thanks to improved connectivity via the Punawale–Ravet–Kiwale belt and SHP Realty’s rental management team, his rent rose to ₹31,000/month — while the property appreciated to ₹1.05 crore.
His effective ROI? Nearly 5%, excluding appreciation.That’s not just return on investment — that’s return on trust.
Checklist for NRIs Before Leasing
To protect and enhance your rental income, remember these essentials:
Register rent agreements online (mandatory in Maharashtra).
Deduct 5% TDS if rent exceeds ₹50,000/month (under Income Tax Section 194-IB).
Prefer bank transfers or NRO accounts for rent receipts.
Review rental market rates annually and update accordingly.
Furnish your property strategically — minimal, durable, and attractive.
Verify tenant KYC through professional channels.
The Real Return: Peace of Mind
At the end of the day, the best rental ROI isn’t just a percentage. It’s the comfort of knowing your Pune property is working for you — silently, efficiently, and securely — while you’re halfway across the world.
Pune offers NRIs something rare: consistent rental demand, capital growth, and peace of ownership.And with SHP Realty, that peace comes with performance — from possession to payout.
Because as we often say — “Aakhir ghar sirf investment nahi, ek kahani hai.”
SHP Realty — turning distance into dependable returns.#HigherFormOfRealty
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