India's leading real estate developers achieved 59% pre-sales growth in Q1 FY26, though profit margins varied significantly across companies, revealing complex operational dynamics in the sector.

Mumbai's Kalpataru Limited posted ₹49 crore quarterly loss despite achieving 83% pre-sales growth and implementing aggressive debt reduction strategies for FY26.

Bangalore real estate major Puravankara posted a ₹6.7 crore net loss in Q1 FY26 despite achieving 6% pre-sales growth, as revenue declined 20% amid rising operational costs.

DLF's groundbreaking entry into Mumbai real estate with its first SRA project in Andheri West, launching by Q4 FY2025. Partnering with Trident Group, DLF marks a bold return while achieving a 121% surge in profits.