🏠 Fewer Big Investors, More City-Focused Deals: What the Slowdown in Private Equity Means for India’s Real Estate Market

Private equity inflows into Indian real estate are down 15% in H1 FY26, but rising city-specific investments in MMR and Kolkata, coupled with a shift towards retail and commercial assets, are setting the stage for changing housing dynamics in key markets.

Indian Real Estate Attracts USD 1.4 Bn from Domestic Investors in H1 2025

Indian real estate attracted USD 3.0 billion in institutional investments during H1 2025, marking a 15% YoY decline. Notably, domestic capital surged 53% to account for nearly half of all inflows, reflecting growing confidence in residential and office assets.

Foreign Investors Dominate Institutional Investments in 2024, Co-Investments See a 61-Fold Surge

Institutional real estate investments in India surged to USD 6.8 billion in 2024, driven by foreign investors and a boom in co-investments. Residential and industrial sectors saw unprecedented growth, while commercial real estate faced challenges. Vestian predicts evolving opportunities despite global economic uncertainty.

Investor Confidence Soars as Real Estate Leads AIF Investments in H1 FY25

India’s real estate sector led AIF investments in the first half of FY25, attracting ₹75,468 crore, signaling robust investor confidence. This growth is driven by strong demand, decreasing unsold inventory, and the increasing reliance on Category II AIFs to fund key real estate projects.

Foreign investors infuse an average of ~USD 4 Bn investments per year in Indian real estate 

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