New Delhi, April 15 -- Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune emerged as the primary engines of India's residential real estate market in the first quarter of 2026, collectively accounting for approximately 60 per cent of all new unit launches.

According to the Residential MarketBeat Report by Cushman & Wakefield, the top eight cities in India recorded a total of 75,283 new residential units during the quarter. This figure represents a 2 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a marginal 1 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, indicating a measured yet active supply environment across the country.

Mumbai led the national activity with 19,775 units, marking a 25 per cent quarterly growth and reaching a 14-quarter high. Beng...