Wealthier retirees are choosing to stay in big cities, Gurugram is the new hub

India's senior-living market is shifting from traditional retirement hubs to major cities as wealthier retirees seek independent lifestyles while staying close to family, healthcare and urban amenities. Gurugram and Noida are emerging as key destinations. Specialist operators and mainstream developers are entering the segment, once concentrated in cities like Dehradun, Coimbatore and Puducherry.