Senior-living developers seek asset-class status as DLF readies ₹2,000 crore Gurugram project

Colliers India and Primus Senior Living are urging policymakers to classify senior living as a specialised real-estate asset class, with operating standards and incentives. DLF is preparing a luxury Gurugram project with about ₹2,000 crore in sales potential as developers expand managed communities combining housing, healthcare and wellness.

— Source publishedWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 13:08 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 13:24 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Primus Senior Living · Colliers and Primus urge senior living recognition as a specialised asset class, with operating standards and incentives. DLF plans a

Key facts

  • 75 million Indians over 60 live with chronic illnesses
  • 149 million Indians aged 60+ in 2022
  • 10.5% of population in 2022
  • 347 million Indians aged 60+ projected by 2050
  • 20.8% of population by 2050
  • about 3% CAGR
  • DLF project sales potential of around Rs 2,000 crore
  • 75,000 sq ft clubhouse

Why this matters

Developers, healthcare providers and hospitality operators have a growing opportunity to form integrated senior-living platforms before standards and incentives formalise the category.