India, Dec. 31 -- In 2025, Mumbai saw a steady influx of real estate developers from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi-NCR, including DLF's high-profile entry. Several players from these markets, along with Pune-based developers, either launched projects during the year or are scouting opportunities for 2026.

Redevelopment offers quicker entry without large land acquisitions, with Mumbai's project economics often outperforming other metros. With large housing societies set to tender land and policy incentives in place, this momentum is likely to continue in 2026, according to real estate experts.

Buoyed by high prices and scarce land, developers from Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Pune are keen to gain a foothold in Mumbai, often optin...