The second quarter of 2024 witnessed institutional investments of USD 3.1 Bn, registering a sharp increase of 96% over the same quarter a year ago and 464% over the previous quarter. As the world economy is stabilizing amid geopolitical challenges, investors actively participated, resulting in the highest institutional investments in a quarter post the pandemic.

QuartersInstitutional Investments(USD Bn)Quarterly Change(%)
Q2 20231.628%
Q3 20230.7-57%
Q4 20230.818%
Q1 20240.6-31%
Q2 20243.1464%

Source: Vestian Research

Foreign investors accounted for the highest share, 71%, of the total investments received during the second quarter of 2024 as they flocked to India to capitalize on its robust economic growth. On the other hand, domestic investors accounted for around 20% share of the total investments in Q2 2024, which has declined significantly from 98% a quarter earlier. However, investments in value terms have increased by 18% over the previous quarter.

Investor TypeInstitutional Investments(USD Mn)% Share% Change
Q2 2024Q1 2024Q2 2023Q2 2024Q1 2024Q2 2023Q2 2024 vs Q1 2024Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023
Foreign2,218.111.01,459.271.2%2.0%91.7%20,064%52%
India-dedicated637.9541.1127.020.5%98.0%8.0%18%402%
Co-investment260.2Negligible5.58.3%NA0.3%NA4,233%
Total3,116.3552.11,591.7100%100%100%464%96%

Note: Co-investment refers to joint funding by foreign and domestic investors.

Source: Vestian Research

Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian said, “Indian real estate sector garnered significant investments in the second quarter of 2024, dominated by foreign investors as the looming uncertainty over the major economies of the world has faded away. Moreover, domestic investors have also actively participated to capitalize on the robust economic growth.”

Industrial & Warehousing sector reported a single large deal worth USD 1.5 Bn, accounting for 48% of the total investments received in Q2 2024. The deal concluded between Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), KKR, and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). Residential and commercial (office, retail, co-working, and hospitality projects) assets followed with 24% and 20% share, respectively.

A yearly decline of 56% during Q2 2024 in commercial investments (in value terms) was due to the conclusion of a major deal between GIC and Brookfield during Q2 2023.

Asset TypeInstitutional Investments(USD Mn)% Share% Change
Q2 2024Q1 2024Q2 2023Q2 2024Q1 2024Q2 2023Q2 2024 vs Q1 2024Q2 2024 vs Q2 2023
Commercial622.3231.61,400.020.0%41.9%88.0%169%-56%
Residential732.8225.057.823.5%40.8%3.6%226%1,168%
Industrial & Warehousing1,500.058.9133.948.1%10.7%8.4%2,447%1,020%
Diversified261.236.7Negligible8.4%6.6%NA612%NA
Total3,116.3552.11,591.7100%100%100%464%96%

Note: Commercial assets include office, retail, co-working, and hospitality projects.

Source: Vestian Research

Multi-city deals accounted for 61% of the total investments reported in Q2 2024, followed by Mumbai and Hyderabad with 13% and 12% respectively. KKR, ADIA, GIC, Xander, Blackstone, Mitsui, Nisus Finance, SWAMIH Fund, and HDFC Capital were some of the more prominent investors during the current quarter. Rao further added, “Investments are anticipated to increase in the upcoming quarters on the back of robust economic growth and infrastructure development.”

Also Read: At USD 2.5 Billion, Q2 2024 institutional investment in Indian real estate touches a 3-year high

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