**India’s Real Estate Sector Sees ₹53,000 Crore in Sales in Q1 FY26**
India’s real estate market has shown remarkable resilience, with 28 publicly listed companies collectively achieving property sales of nearly ₹53,000 crore during the April to June quarter of FY26. Prestige Estates Projects Ltd led the pack with impressive pre-sales figures, according to data from regulatory filings.
In the first quarter of the current financial year, the total sales bookings for these companies reached ₹52,842 crore. Prestige Estates, based in Bengaluru, emerged as the top performer, recording pre-sales of ₹12,126.4 crore. Following closely was DLF Ltd, the largest real estate firm in India by market capitalization, which reported pre-sales of ₹11,425 crore, largely fueled by demand in the luxury home segment in Gurugram.
Other notable contributors included Godrej Properties from Mumbai, which achieved sales bookings of ₹7,082 crore, and Lodha Developers, which sold properties worth ₹4,450 crore during the same period. Signature Global, operating in the Delhi-NCR region, reported sales of ₹2,640 crore. Together, these five developers accounted for a significant 71% of the total sales bookings among the 28 listed firms, highlighting their dominance in the market.
The surge in demand for residential properties post-COVID has primarily benefited established real estate developers, as homebuyers have become increasingly risk-averse. Among other listed companies, Sobha Ltd and Omaxe Ltd reported sales of ₹2,079 crore and ₹2,001 crore, respectively. Oberoi Realty and Kalpataru Ltd followed with pre-sales of ₹1,639 crore and ₹1,249 crore.
In the sub-₹1,000 crore category, several firms also made notable sales. Sunteck Realty recorded ₹657 crore, while Kolte-Patil Developers achieved ₹616 crore. Mahindra Lifespace and Shriram Properties reported pre-sales of ₹449 crore and ₹441 crore, respectively. Other contributors included Ashiana Housing Ltd with ₹430.97 crore and Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd with ₹422.5 crore.
As the real estate sector continues to recover, the focus on residential properties remains strong, indicating a positive outlook for the industry in the coming quarters.
**FAQ**
**What factors are driving the growth in India’s real estate sales?**
The growth in India’s real estate sales is primarily driven by a surge in demand for residential properties following the COVID-19 pandemic, as homebuyers are increasingly seeking reliable and established developers.
