# Experts Push India to Treat Senior Living as Specialized Asset

> India's senior living market needs policy recognition as aging population grows.
- Title: Experts Push India to Treat Senior Living as Specialized Asset
- Summary: India's senior living market needs policy recognition as aging population grows. India must treat senior living as a specialized asset class to meet rising…
- Keywords: senior living, india, aging population, longevity ecosystem, real estate, dlf, ashiana housing, colliers india, Experts, Push, Treat, Senior
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/experts-urge-policy-makers-to-recognise-senior-living-as-a-specialized-asset-class/articleshow/134428778.cms
- Author: Faizan Haidar
- Published: 2026-09-23T07:38:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: senior living, india, aging population, longevity ecosystem, real estate, dlf, ashiana housing, colliers india
## Growing Senior Population
India's 60+ population reached 149 million in 2022.
## Healthcare Needs Rise
75 million Indians over 60 face chronic illnesses.
## Future Population Growth
India's 60+ population will reach 347 million by 2050.
## Economic Shift Needed
Senior living requires integrated ecosystem beyond housing.
## Policy Recommendations
Experts urge minimum standards, land-use flexibility and financial incentives.
## Senior Living Vision
Seniors seek community, dignity and active lives beyond housing.

> India's senior living story is moving from necessity to aspiration. Today's seniors and their families are looking beyond just a home, they want community, dignity and an active, purposeful life
## Market Opportunity
DLF launching luxury senior living project in Gurugram.
## Investment Thesis
Senior living becomes structural real estate bet with growing demand.
## Integrated Ecosystem
Requires healthcare, wellness and community services from day one.
## Key Players
Colliers India, DLF, Ashiana Housing lead senior living transformation.
## Future of Senior Living
Moving from care to lifestyle choice for aging population.
## Key takeaway

India must treat senior living as a specialized asset class to meet rising elderly housing needs.