What is circle rate in Delhi?

Circle rate (also called collector rate or government rate) is the minimum property value per square metre set by the Delhi government for different areas. Stamp duty and registration charges are calculated on the actual sale price or circle rate, whichever is higher. Circle rates are categorized from A to H, with A being the most expensive areas.

How are circle rates categorized in Delhi?

Delhi circle rates are divided into 8 categories (A to H) based on locality. Category A includes premium areas like Lutyens Delhi, Chanakyapuri. Category H covers rural and unauthorized colonies. Each category has separate rates for residential, commercial, and agricultural land.

How to calculate property value using circle rate in Delhi?

Property value = Built-up area (in sqm) x Circle rate per sqm for that category. Stamp duty is then calculated on this value or the actual transaction value, whichever is higher.

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Updated April 2026

Circle Rate Delhi 2026 - Area-Wise Property Rates

Government-set minimum property values per square metre for stamp duty calculation. Search any locality to find its MCD category and circle rate.

Rs.7,74,000/sqm

Premium

Rs.2,46,000/sqm

High

Rs.1,60,000/sqm

Upper Mid

Rs.1,27,680/sqm

Mid

Rs.70,080/sqm

Lower Mid

Rs.56,640/sqm

Affordable

Rs.46,200/sqm

Outer

Rs.23,280/sqm

Rural

How Circle Rates Work

Circle rate is the minimum government-set value per square metre for property transactions. Stamp duty is calculated on the actual sale price or circle rate, whichever is higher. Delhi areas are divided into 8 categories (A to H) by MCD. These rates were last notified on 20th September 2014 and remain in effect.

Complete Circle Rate Table - Land Cost & Construction Cost (Per Sqm)

Category	Land Cost (Rs/sqm)	Residential Construction	Commercial Construction	Industrial Construction
A	Rs.7,74,000	Rs.21,960	Rs.25,200	Rs.19,764
B	Rs.2,46,000	Rs.17,400	Rs.19,920	Rs.15,660
C	Rs.1,60,000	Rs.13,920	Rs.15,960	Rs.12,528
D	Rs.1,27,680	Rs.11,160	Rs.12,840	Rs.10,044
E	Rs.70,080	Rs.9,360	Rs.10,800	Rs.8,424
F	Rs.56,640	Rs.8,220	Rs.9,480	Rs.7,398
G	Rs.46,200	Rs.6,960	Rs.8,040	Rs.6,264
H	Rs.23,280	Rs.3,480	Rs.3,960	Rs.3,132

Industrial construction cost = 0.9x of residential construction cost. Source: Delhi Revenue Department Notification dated 20-Sep-2014.

Age Multiplier (Depreciation Factor)

When calculating construction value, the age of the building is factored in. Older buildings get a lower multiplier (depreciation).

Construction Year	Multiplier	Meaning
Before 1960	0.50	50% of construction cost retained
1960 - 1969	0.60	60% retained
1970 - 1979	0.70	70% retained
1980 - 1989	0.80	80% retained
1990 - 1999	0.90	90% retained
2000 onwards	1.00	Full construction cost (no depreciation)

How to Calculate Circle Rate Value - Examples

Example 1: Plot in Category D (Dwarka)

Plot area: 100 sqm, No construction

Land value100 sqm x Rs.1,27,680

Circle Rate ValueRs.1,27,68,000

Example 2: House in Category E (Rohini)

Plot: 150 sqm, Built-up: 200 sqm, Built in 2005

Land value150 x Rs.70,080 = Rs.1,05,12,000

Construction200 x Rs.9,360 x 1.0 = Rs.18,72,000

Circle Rate ValueRs.1,23,84,000

Example 3: Commercial Shop in Category F

Plot: 50 sqm, Built-up: 50 sqm, Built in 1995

Land value50 x Rs.56,640 x 3 = Rs.84,96,000

Construction50 x Rs.9,480 x 0.9 = Rs.4,26,600

Circle Rate ValueRs.89,22,600

Commercial land cost = Residential land rate x 3

Example 4: Industrial Unit in Category G

Plot: 200 sqm, Built-up: 180 sqm, Built in 1985

Land value200 x Rs.46,200 = Rs.92,40,000

Construction180 x Rs.6,264 x 0.8 = Rs.9,02,016

Circle Rate ValueRs.1,01,42,016

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Government Notifications & Circle Rate Orders

Official government orders, rebates, and revisions related to Delhi circle rates. Download original notification PDFs.

Introduction18 Jul 2007

Circle Rates Introduced in Delhi for the First Time

Why Were Circle Rates Introduced?

Before 2007, property buyers and sellers in Delhi could declare any value for their transaction. This led to massive undervaluation and tax evasion — the government lost crores in stamp duty revenue every year.

What Changed?

The Delhi government introduced circle rates (minimum property valuation rates) for the first time on 18th July 2007 under the Delhi Stamp (Prevention of Undervaluation of Instruments) Rules, 2007.

Feature	Details
Categories	8 categories (A to H) based on market value
Category A	Premium areas — Lutyens Delhi, Chanakyapuri (highest rates)
Category H	Rural villages, unauthorized colonies (lowest rates)
Stamp Duty Rule	Calculated on circle rate or actual sale price — whichever is higher

Impact: Brought transparency to property deals and reduced black money in real estate transactions.

Download: Circle Rates-2007.pdf

Revision04 Dec 2012

Major Circle Rate Revision - Rates Increased Up to 2.5 Times

Biggest Revision Since Introduction

Through Notification No. F1.(152)/Regn.br/Div.Com./HQ/2011/780 dated 4th December 2012, the Delhi government carried out a massive revision. New rates effective from 5th December 2012.

How Much Did Rates Increase?

Category	Area Type	Increase
A	Premium (Lutyens Delhi)	Up to 2.5x
B-C	South Delhi, Central Delhi	Significant increase
D-E	West, North Delhi	Moderate increase
F-H	Outer, Rural areas	Smallest increase

Commercial property rates set at 1.3x of residential rate
Industrial property rates set at 0.9x of residential rate

Impact: Registration costs went up across Delhi. Real estate market saw a temporary slowdown as buyers adjusted to new rates.

Download: 2012.pdf

Revision20 Sep 2014

Circle Rates Revised Again in September 2014

The Rates Still in Effect Today

The Delhi government notified revised circle rates on 20th September 2014. These became the base rates that remain in effect as of 2026 — over 11 years without revision.

Current Rate Structure (Per Square Metre)

Cat	Land Cost	Res. Construction	Com. Construction
A	Rs.7,74,000	Rs.21,960	Rs.25,200
B	Rs.2,46,000	Rs.17,400	Rs.19,920
C	Rs.1,60,000	Rs.13,920	Rs.15,960
D	Rs.1,28,000	Rs.11,160	Rs.12,840
E	Rs.70,080	Rs.9,360	Rs.10,800
F	Rs.56,640	Rs.8,220	Rs.9,480
G	Rs.46,200	Rs.6,960	Rs.8,040
H	Rs.23,280	Rs.3,480	Rs.3,960

Key Point: All subsequent rebates and relaxations were calculated as a percentage reduction from these September 2014 base rates.

Download: Circle Rates-2014.pdf

Rebate01 Mar 2021

20% Rebate on Circle Rates Announced During COVID-19 Pandemic

Major Relief for Property Buyers

In a significant move to revive the COVID-hit real estate sector, the Delhi government announced a 20% reduction in circle rates. Stamp duty would now be calculated on 80% of the notified circle rate.

How Much Did Buyers Save?

Property Value (Circle Rate)	Before Rebate	After 20% Rebate	Savings (Male 6%)
Rs.50 Lakh	Rs.3,00,000	Rs.2,40,000	Rs.60,000
Rs.1 Crore	Rs.6,00,000	Rs.4,80,000	Rs.1,20,000
Rs.2 Crore	Rs.12,00,000	Rs.9,60,000	Rs.2,40,000

Applied to all categories (A through H) equally
Both residential and commercial properties benefited
Initially announced for 6 months, later extended multiple times

Result: Property registrations in Delhi showed a healthy increase during this period. The real estate market started recovering from the pandemic slowdown.

Download: 2021=20% Rebate.pdf

Rebate01 Sep 2021

20% Circle Rate Rebate Extended Till December 2021

First Extension of COVID Rebate

The Delhi government extended the 20% rebate on circle rates till 31st December 2021. The real estate sector had shown signs of recovery but was still not back to pre-COVID levels.

Rebate

20%

Extended Till

31 Dec 2021

Requested By

CREDAI, NAREDCO

Industry bodies had requested the government to continue the rebate to sustain the momentum in property registrations. The number of registrations showed a healthy increase compared to the same period in previous years.

Rebate30 Dec 2021

Circle Rate Rebate Further Extended Till June 2022

Second Extension — Till June 2022

On 30th December 2021, the Delhi Revenue Department extended the 20% reduction in circle rates till 30th June 2022.

Why Extended Again?
While property registrations had improved, the real estate sector still needed support. The Omicron wave of COVID-19 had created fresh uncertainty in the market.

This extension was widely welcomed by property buyers who were in the process of completing their transactions. Many buyers had timed their purchases to take advantage of the lower stamp duty rates.

Amendment01 Jul 2022

20% Circle Rate Rebate Discontinued from 1st July 2022

20% Rebate Ends — Full Rates Restored

The Delhi government decided not to extend the 20% rebate beyond 30th June 2022. From 1st July 2022, stamp duty is calculated on the full circle rates as notified in September 2014.

Revenue Department Order: "The competent authority has decided to discontinue the relaxation of 20 percent in circle rates beyond June 30. The circle rates notified on September 20, 2014 will be applicable from July 1."

Impact on Buyers

Buyer Type	Property Rs.1 Cr	Increase in Stamp Duty
Male (6%)	Rs.6,00,000 (was Rs.4,80,000)	+Rs.1,20,000
Female (4%)	Rs.4,00,000 (was Rs.3,20,000)	+Rs.80,000
Joint (5%)	Rs.5,00,000 (was Rs.4,00,000)	+Rs.1,00,000

Note: Properties where the actual sale price is higher than circle rate were not affected — stamp duty was already calculated on the higher amount.

General19 Apr 2026

Circle Rates in Delhi - Current Status 2026

No Revision Since 2014

As of April 2026, the circle rates notified on 20th September 2014 continue to be in effect. No new revision has been carried out in over 11 years.

Current Rates (Land Cost Per Sqm)

Category	Land Cost/sqm	Res. Construction	Com. Construction
A	Rs.7,74,000	Rs.21,960	Rs.25,200
B	Rs.2,46,000	Rs.17,400	Rs.19,920
C	Rs.1,60,000	Rs.13,920	Rs.15,960
D	Rs.1,28,000	Rs.11,160	Rs.12,840
E	Rs.70,080	Rs.9,360	Rs.10,800
F	Rs.56,640	Rs.8,220	Rs.9,480
G	Rs.46,200	Rs.6,960	Rs.8,040
H	Rs.23,280	Rs.3,480	Rs.3,960

Upcoming Revision?

In June 2025, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced formation of a committee headed by the Divisional Commissioner to review and revise circle rates. The committee may:

Introduce a new A+ category for ultra-premium areas
Rework farmhouse valuations
Increase rates by up to 35% in some categories

However, no official revised notification has been issued yet.

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