Q1 2025 Sentiment Index: Housing Slows, Office Market Holds Strong

The Q1 2025 Knight Frank-NAREDCO Sentiment Index shows a dip in both current and future real estate sentiment scores, driven by a slowdown in residential sales and global economic uncertainties. While affordable housing demand weakens, India’s office sector remains a bright spot with strong leasing and stable rents.

ILP 4 India 1 Acquires Prime Kurla Land Parcel for ₹193.5 Crore

In a landmark transaction, ILP 4 India 1 Pvt Ltd acquired a 3.95-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s Kurla for ₹193.5 crore. The site includes existing buildings and is zoned for industrial use under DP 2034. With strong connectivity and rising investor interest, Kurla strengthens its position as a strategic urban growth corridor.

This City in the Country Holds the Highest Vacant Office Stock in India

This City holds the highest vacant office stock in India, reaching 28 million square feet in Q1 2025. While demand for office space remains robust across major cities, new supply and absorption trends show a dynamic real estate landscape, with Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune leading in absorption. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the office market in India, highlighting key trends and data from Q1 2025.

India Office Market Sees 7 Straight Quarters of Vacancy Decline

India’s commercial real estate sector continues to gain momentum with vacancy rates falling to a four-year low of 15.7% in Q1 2025. Despite lower new supply, strong leasing activity, especially from GCCs and IT-BPM sectors, kept demand high. Cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru led the market, while rising rentals highlight growing competition for premium office spaces.

Foreign Investor Confidence Rebounds as Institutional Real Estate Investments Surge 47% in Q1 2025

India’s real estate market recorded a 47% year-on-year growth in institutional investments in Q1 2025, with foreign investor participation jumping to 43% amid economic stability and infrastructure growth. The residential sector led with a 125% surge in investment value, according to Vestian Research.