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According to a report released in 2025, India has been included among the fastest growing markets in the user data of Ashley Madison, a dating platform for married people.

Extramarital affair in India

It's generally believed that people in big cities have different lifestyles and relationship styles. However, a recent report has slightly changed this perception. According to a new report by a global dating platform, the trend of affairs among married couples in India isn't limited to big cities; it's also rapidly increasing in smaller cities. According to a report released in 2025, India is among the fastest-growing markets in the user data of Ashley Madison, a dating platform for married people. The report states that based on sign-ups and activity on the platform, a list of cities and districts in the country with the highest activity has been compiled. So, let's tell you which cities in the country cheat on their partners the most. Is your city on this list?

This city of Tamil Nadu has become the cheating capital

According to the report, Kanchipuram tops this list. Interestingly, the city was previously ranked 17th, but within a year, it jumped to number one. This city, often known for its temples and silk sarees, has now become a topic of discussion due to this list. The report also states that new users are rapidly joining the platform in smaller towns and cities, making this trade no longer limited to major cities.

Many areas of Delhi NCR are also included in the top 20.

Central Delhi ranks second on this list. Several other areas of Delhi are also included in the top 20, including Southwest Delhi, East Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and Northwest Delhi. Besides Delhi, NCR cities like Gurugram, Noida , and Ghaziabad also made the list. Thus, a total of nine areas of Delhi-NCR are included in the top 20.

Complete list of top 20 cities

According to the report, the top online affair-related trends in India include Kanchipuram, Central Delhi, Gurugram, Gautam Budh Nagar, Southwest Delhi, Dehradun, East Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, South Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, West Delhi, Kamrup, Northwest Delhi, Raigarh, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad , and Jaipur. The special thing about this list is that Mumbai is not included in this list, while many smaller cities are included.

Why are extra marital affairs increasing?

Experts believe that there may be many reasons behind extramarital affairs. Factors such as long working hours, emotional distance in relationships, increasing freedom in personal life, and the anonymity available in big cities promote this trend. Furthermore, online platforms have made it easier than ever for people to form new relationships in privacy. A survey also revealed that India and Brazil have the highest number of people admitting to having had an affair at some point in their lives. 53 percent of Indians surveyed admitted to having had an extramarital relationship at some point.