India Leads APAC Real Estate Investments with 88% Growth in H2 2024

India’s real estate sector recorded an 88% year-on-year increase in investments during H2 2024, reaching $3.0 billion. The office sector led with a 47% share, while industrial and logistics accounted for 27%. Mumbai saw the highest inflows, driven by office asset acquisitions. Institutional investments, especially from foreign investors, made up 57% of the total. With economic stability and easing monetary policies, experts anticipate continued growth in 2025, with renewed interest in retail, hospitality, and alternative asset classes.

Business Confidence Rises as Demand Grows and Interest Rates Decline: Colliers APAC Cap Rate Report Q4 2024

Colliers’ Q4 2024 APAC Cap Rates report highlights rising business confidence, strong commercial uptake in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and stable capital rates despite increased supply.

India’s Office Market Poised for Strong Growth in 2025, Led by Engineering, BFSI, and Flex Spaces

Office leasing in India is projected to reach 65-70 million sq ft in 2025, led by engineering, BFSI, and flex spaces. Bengaluru will remain the top market, with over 20 million sq ft of demand, followed by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR at 10-15 million sq ft each. The expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and a shift towards sustainable office spaces will further drive growth.

India Ranks 3rd in Global Cross-Border Capital Destinations for Land and Development Sites

A new report from Colliers reveals that India ranks third globally for cross-border capital targeting land and development sites, with foreign investments making up 73% of total inflows in the first half of 2024. The industrial and warehousing sectors, alongside office properties, are leading investment trends, indicating a strong confidence in India’s real estate market as it continues to attract global investors.

GCCs to Drive 40% of Demand for Grade A Office Space in India

Colliers report projects that Global Capability Centers (GCCs) will drive almost 40% of the demand for Grade A office space in India in the coming years. The report highlights the increasing role of GCCs, engineering, and BFSI sectors in the office space market, with major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune showing significant growth. ESG considerations are also shaping demand, with a substantial portion of office space expected to be green-certified.