Birla Estates Records Rs 81.36 Billion Booking Value in FY26

25 Apr 2026 CW Team

Birla Estates reported a booking value of Rs 81.36 billion in FY2026, reflecting sustained demand across key residential markets. Collections increased by 23.5 per cent year-on-year, supported by eight launches across four regions.

Performance was led by strong traction in NCR, followed by Bengaluru and MMR, driven by demand for premium, integrated residential developments. The company’s focus on design-led offerings and execution supported higher absorption across projects in NCR, MMR, Bengaluru and Pune.

Commenting on the performance, KT Jithendran, MD & CEO, Birla Estates, said, “FY2026 reflects the strength of our growth strategy, anchored in thoughtfully-designed development and disciplined capital allocation. Our performance has been driven by strong demand for differentiated, premium offerings, particularly in NCR and Bengaluru.”

In NCR, Birla Arika (Sector 31, Gurugram) Phase 2 recorded bookings exceeding Rs 16 billion, with nearly 97 per cent units sold within a month. Birla Pravaah (Sector 71, Gurugram) achieved approximately Rs 18.51 billion, with all 492 units sold within 24 hours.

Bengaluru contributed through launches such as Birla Trimaya Phase 4 (around Rs 6.49 billion) and Birla Evara (over Rs 10.44 billion). Pune saw strong absorption in Birla Evam and Birla Punya.

In MMR, the company expanded into redevelopment with a Khar West project (estimated Rs 17 billion potential), while Birla Taranya (Thane) recorded about Rs 9.52 billion in bookings. It also entered plotted development with Birla Mrida in Boisar.

The company strengthened its brand through partnerships and recognitions, including association with Gujarat Titans and sustainability recognition in GRESB 2025.

Birla Estates remains focused on expanding in key markets, backed by steady end-user demand and evolving buyer preferences.

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