The sharp recovery signals renewed investor confidence after two muted years, with deal values rising 13% over FY24 and 16% over FY25. More importantly, the growth reflects a broad-based and healthier investment landscape, rather than dependence on a few large-ticket deals.

Broader Market Participation Drives Growth

Unlike previous years, where mega transactions dominated the market, FY26 witnessed a significant structural shift. The largest deal contributed only 9% of total investment activity, compared to 37% in FY24 and 41% in FY25.

Shobhit Agarwal, CEO – ANAROCK Capital, noted that the market has transitioned into a more mature phase.

“India’s real estate capital markets have moved from a period of concentration and caution to one of breadth and conviction. The market is deepening with more deals, more participants, and wider asset class participation,” he said.

The total number of deals rose to 60 transactions, up from 41 in FY25, while the average deal size dropped to USD 71 million, indicating increased participation across a wider range of investors.

Office Segment Leads Investment Activity

The commercial office segment emerged as the top performer, attracting USD 1.6 billion across 14 deals. Strong leasing demand, particularly from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), continued to drive investor confidence.

Notably, domestic investors made deeper inroads into office assets, a segment traditionally dominated by foreign capital.

Retail Real Estate Makes a Comeback

Retail real estate witnessed a revival in FY26, contributing 9% of total deal value, after remaining largely inactive in the previous two years.

A key highlight was Blackstone’s USD 377 million acquisition of South City Mall in Kolkata, which stood as the largest equity deal of the year, signaling renewed institutional interest in consumption-driven assets.

Residential Sector Remains Stable

The residential segment recorded 26 institutional deals, with average deal sizes holding steady at around USD 25 million.

Strong support from the banking sector, including robust credit growth, has provided developers with alternative funding avenues, slightly reducing reliance on private equity. However, institutional investments remained active, particularly among established developers.

Industrial & Logistics Moderates After Peak

After dominating FY25 with 47% share, the industrial and logistics sector moderated to 10% in FY26. Despite the slowdown, long-term investor interest remains intact, supported by e-commerce growth and tech-enabled warehousing demand.

Equity Dominates Investment Structures

Equity investments accounted for 77% of total deal value, reaffirming investor preference for ownership-driven structures. Debt contributed the remaining 23%, while no hybrid deals were recorded during the year.

Domestic Capital Hits Multi-Year High

One of the most notable trends in FY26 was the rise of domestic capital, which reached USD 1.64 billion, the highest in at least seven years.

The share of foreign investments declined significantly from 82% in FY22 to 52% in FY26, while domestic participation increased to 38%, reflecting growing local confidence in real estate as an asset class.

Aashiesh Agarwaal, SVP – Investment Advisory, ANAROCK Capital, highlighted this shift:

“Rising domestic prosperity, improved transparency, and stronger conviction in real estate are driving increased participation from local investors.”

NCR Leads City-Wise Investment

On the geographic front, NCR led with a 23% share of total deal activity, followed by:

• MMR (17%)
• Bengaluru (13%)
• Chennai (9%)

Kolkata also emerged as a key market, driven by the South City Mall deal, contributing 9% of total investments.

Meanwhile, pan-India or multi-city deals dropped sharply from 50% in FY25 to 18% in FY26, indicating a more targeted, city-specific investment approach.

Platform Deals Gain Momentum

Platform investments continued to shape the market, with HDFC Capital playing a dominant role, participating in multiple deals including:

• Eldeco (USD 174 Mn)
• Hero Realty (USD 112 Mn)
• Curated Living Solutions (USD 109 Mn)

Emerging themes such as rental housing and luxury second homes also gained traction, reflecting evolving investor strategies.

Conclusion

FY26 marks a turning point for India’s real estate investment landscape, with higher deal volumes, diversified capital flows, and increased domestic participation. The shift towards a more balanced and resilient market structure indicates sustained momentum, despite global uncertainties.

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The findings were published in the Asia Pacific Investment Insights March 2026 report, which tracked investment trends across nine major regional markets including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mainland China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

Across the region, total real estate investment volumes reached USD 162 billion in 2025, marking an 8% increase from the previous year, with activity picking up significantly in the second half of the year as investors and sellers aligned on pricing expectations.

Strong Second Half Drives Regional Investment Growth

The report highlighted a notable surge in activity during the latter part of the year. Real estate investments in the second half of 2025 reached USD 87.3 billion, reflecting an 11% annual increase and a 17% rise compared to the first half of the year.

Major regional markets such as South Korea, Japan and Singapore continued to lead overall investment volumes in the Asia-Pacific region.

However, Singapore and India recorded the strongest year-on-year growth in investments, with increases of 35% and 29% respectively, reflecting improving market fundamentals and growing investment opportunities.

Office Assets Continue to Dominate Investments

Office properties remained the largest investment segment across Asia Pacific, supported by strong demand for high-quality office spaces and limited new supply in prime central business districts.

The office sector recorded USD 58.5 billion in investments in 2025, reflecting a 21% year-on-year growth and accounting for 36% of the region’s total real estate investment activity.

In India alone, office assets attracted around USD 4.5 billion, representing more than half of the country’s total real estate investment inflows during the year.

Badal Yagnik, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Colliers India, said the country continues to strengthen its position as a key investment destination in the region.

“India continues to strengthen its position as a key investment destination within the APAC region, recording one of the strongest growth rates in real estate investments among major markets in 2025,” Yagnik said.

He added that foreign investors accounted for about 43% of the USD 8.5 billion inflows, highlighting strong cross-border capital participation in the Indian real estate market.

Retail and Alternative Assets Gain Momentum

Retail investments across Asia Pacific also saw renewed momentum, increasing 15% year-on-year to USD 29.7 billion as improving consumer sentiment boosted investor confidence.

Meanwhile, alternative asset classes emerged as the fastest-growing segment, recording a sharp 191% growth, driven by increasing institutional interest in diversification and long-term yield opportunities.

The industrial and logistics sector remained the second-largest investment segment, recording USD 30.1 billion in investments, although activity moderated slightly compared to the strong performance seen in 2024.

Outlook for 2026 Remains Positive

According to Colliers, real estate investment activity in Asia Pacific is entering a broad-based recovery phase, supported by improving financial conditions, stronger domestic capital flows and increasing cross-border investor participation.

Theo Novak, Managing Director of Capital Markets and Investment Services for Asia Pacific at Colliers, said investors are gradually shifting from a cautious approach to a more confident investment outlook.

“Investors are prioritizing clarity, quality and markets with depth of capital. With domestic capital providing a stable foundation and cross-border interest beginning to re-engage, the region is entering a more disciplined and broad-based recovery phase,” Novak said.

Colliers expects investment momentum in the region to strengthen further in 2026, aided by stabilizing interest rates, easing inflation pressures and improving visibility on financing conditions.

While core sectors such as office assets are expected to remain dominant, alternative real estate segments and selective retail assets are likely to attract increasing capital as investors seek diversification and stable long-term returns.

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This milestone reflects not just strong deal activity, but a deeper structural shift — where Indian institutions are finally taking the lead, reshaping how big money flows into property across offices, data centres, housing, and new-age assets.

A Record Year for Indian Real Estate

JLL estimates that USD 10.4 billion will be deployed across 77 institutional transactions in 2025, a 17% jump over 2024’s already record-setting USD 8.9 billion.

This makes 2024 and 2025 the strongest back-to-back years for institutional real estate investment in India — a rare achievement even among Asia-Pacific peers.

Beyond immediate deals, investors committed an additional USD 11.43 billion in long-term platforms that will be deployed over the next 3–7 years, signalling strong confidence in India’s future growth.

The Big Shift: Indian Investors Take Charge

For the first time since 2014, domestic institutional investors have become the largest contributors, accounting for 52% of total investments in 2025.

This marks a decisive reversal from the past decade (2015–2024), when foreign investors dominated Indian real estate.

What’s driving this shift?

• Indian REITs and InvITs invested USD 2.5 billion
• These vehicles accounted for 56% of all core asset acquisitions
• Indian private equity funds added further momentum, contributing 30% of domestic capital

In simple terms, Indian money is now backing Indian buildings — and doing so with long-term conviction.

Foreign Investors Still Confident, Not Leaving

While domestic investors led the market, foreign institutional investors did not pull back.

• Total foreign investment rose 18% year-on-year
• Investors from the Americas increased their exposure by 63%
  • From USD 1.6 billion in 2024 to USD 2.6 billion in 2025

This indicates that global investors continue to view India as a stable, long-term real estate destination, even as local institutions gain strength.

Why Equity Deals Dominate the Market

A key trend in 2025 is the overwhelming preference for equity investments.

• 83% of institutional investments were equity-based
• Debt and structured finance formed a much smaller portion

This shows a clear shift away from short-term, leveraged bets toward long-term ownership of income-generating assets such as office parks, business campuses, and operational platforms.

In short, investors are focused on steady income and capital appreciation, not quick exits.

Office Spaces Make a Strong Comeback

The office sector reclaimed its top position in institutional investments:

• 58% share of total investments in 2025
• Compared to just 28% in 2024
• Total office investments touched USD 6 billion, more than doubling year-on-year

Importantly, two-thirds of these investments went into prime, fully-leased office assets, showing confidence in India’s corporate growth and demand for quality workspaces.

Residential real estate, which led investments in 2024, saw a recalibration — with fewer deals but more equity-focused, strategic partnerships.

New-Age Assets Steal the Spotlight

As the market matures, investors are looking beyond traditional office and housing.

Emerging sectors gaining traction include:

• Data centres
• Student housing
• Life sciences
• Healthcare real estate

The biggest highlight was a massive USD 11.3 billion data centre platform, formed by a joint venture between Reliance Industries, Brookfield Asset Management, and Digital Realty, underlining India’s growing digital infrastructure needs.

Which Cities Are Attracting the Most Money?

Institutional investors showed clear geographic preferences:

• Bengaluru led the chart with 29% of total investments, driven by its tech dominance
• Mumbai–MMR remained a strong favourite due to premium commercial assets
• Tier-2 cities attracted USD 175 million (2%), a small but meaningful signal of diversification

While big cities dominate, investors are gradually testing emerging markets for future growth.

What This Means for India’s Real Estate Future

Experts believe this shift marks a permanent transformation, not a temporary cycle.

India’s real estate market has evolved:

• From opportunistic, post-financial-crisis bets
• To institutional-grade, long-term wealth creation
• Driven by REITs, InvITs, and equity ownership models

With domestic leadership, sustained foreign interest, and growing transparency, India is positioning itself as one of the most attractive real estate investment destinations globally.

As 2026 approaches, the foundation laid in 2024–25 could define the next decade of India’s property markets.

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APAC Capital Flows Accelerate as Investors Seek Growth

The report highlights a decisive shift in global capital allocation towards the APAC region. APAC-focused capital raising has jumped over 130% since 2024, now accounting for 11% of global real estate fundraising in the first three quarters of 2025. Investors are increasingly targeting markets with strong economic growth and diversification opportunities.

While established destinations like Japan, Australia, and Singapore remain highly preferred, India has emerged as a key growth market for real estate investment within APAC. Expanding middle-class consumption, digital infrastructure development, and a transparent regulatory framework are positioning the region as an attractive long-term investment hub.

India at the Centre of APAC Investment Strategy

The report underscores India’s rising appeal for large-scale capital deployment across core and alternative real estate assets. Investors are particularly interested in land and development-led opportunities, alongside institutional-quality stock in office, residential, industrial and logistics, and data centre segments.

Institutional investments in India totalled USD 4.3 billion during the first nine months of 2025, driven by steady quarterly momentum. With expectations of strong closures in Q4, annual investment volumes for 2025 are projected at USD 5–7 billion, supported by balanced participation from domestic and foreign investors.

Leadership Commentary

Badal Yagnik, CEO & MD, Colliers India, said:
“Investments in India’s real estate sector have demonstrated remarkable resilience. We foresee annual investments of USD 5-7 billion in 2025 and 2026, driven by robust domestic growth, rising urbanization and expanding infrastructure. Both domestic and offshore capital are expected to accelerate, reinforcing India’s position as a resilient, high-potential market.”

Vimal Nadar, National Director & Head of Research, Colliers India, added:
“Office and residential will continue to dominate investments, while industrial & logistics and alternative assets such as data centres will gain traction. Cross-border capital will remain essential as India strengthens its presence among APAC’s preferred destinations.”

Key Sectors to Drive Investments in 2026

Office & Residential

These segments are projected to contribute nearly 60% of India’s investment activity in 2026, supported by sustained occupier demand and a strong development pipeline.

Industrial & Logistics

Investor focus in APAC is led by the I&L sector, driven by e-commerce expansion. Demand for big-box warehousing, last-mile logistics, and cold-storage facilities continues to rise, particularly in India, Japan, and Australia.

Data Centres

Data centre assets are emerging as a high-growth opportunity in Singapore, Australia, and India, supported by hyperscale demand and digital infrastructure expansion.

Retail & Hospitality

Retail assets are regaining investor confidence as supply stabilizes. Hospitality and student housing are expected to attract capital as tourism rebounds and educational migration rises.

India Strengthens Position as Cross-Border Capital Magnet

The survey finds that 64% of APAC investors expect economic improvement in 2026, and nearly 60% are optimistic about liquidity and rental growth. The growing participation of family offices and high-net-worth investors is expected to intensify competition for high-performing assets.

Summarizing market sentiment, Sam Harvey-Jones, COO, Asia Pacific, Colliers, said:
“Investors are shifting decisively toward stability and opportunity as markets regain footing. Improving fundamentals and normalizing pricing expectations are fuelling optimism for 2026.”

Conclusion

With strong economic fundamentals, deepening institutional-grade supply, and expanding participation from foreign and domestic investors, India is positioned to play a central role in driving APAC real estate capital flows through 2026. A steady rise in demand across office, residential, I&L, and data centre assets is expected to keep momentum firm in the coming year.

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India’s Growing Clout in Global Capital Flows

• USD 1.6 billion foreign capital inflows, accounting for 52% of institutional investments.
• Domestic capital deployment surged 53% YoY, contributing 48% of investments.
• Residential and office assets together drove over half of inflows, led by USD 0.8 billion into housing.
• India moved up from 7th to 4th position globally, signaling strong cross-border investor confidence.

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What This Means for Homebuyers & Citizens

• Residential projects attract big-ticket PE funding, which translates into faster execution and better quality.
• Global and domestic investor participation signals confidence in India’s housing demand, especially ahead of festive season boosts.
• Growth in mixed-use and retail assets means better lifestyle, shopping, and community living options in Indian cities.
• Rising global rank enhances India’s attractiveness for future REITs, housing platforms, and international-standard developments.

Expert Insights

“India continues to stand out as a promising country within Asia Pacific’s real estate investment landscape. With demand for high-quality spaces and reforms like GST simplification, 2025 is set to end on a high note with residential and office assets driving traction.”
— Badal Yagnik, CEO, Colliers India

“India’s prominence in APAC is growing. Moving to 4th place in cross-border capital for land and development shows rising investor confidence. The next two quarters will see strong flows into housing, offices, and alternative assets like senior living and data centers.”
— Vimal Nadar, National Director & Head of Research, Colliers India

The Bigger Picture

Even with global investment volumes down, India is bucking the trend with strong inflows from both domestic and foreign sources. With residential, office, and alternative assets all attracting capital, the real estate market is set to stay vibrant—benefiting not just developers, but also homebuyers who seek quality, timely-delivered projects.

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Legal Basis for the Auction

As per Section 8A of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 (amended in 2017), the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI) is authorized to dispose of such properties with prior approval from the Central Government. These properties were vested in the custodian before the 2017 amendment and are now being put up for sale.

E-Auction Details

• Notice Period: January 23, 2025 – February 12, 2025
• Auction Date: February 13, 2025
• Conducting Authority: MSTC India Ltd
• Auction Process: The properties will be auctioned online, with bidding terms and conditions available on the MSTC website.

Key Properties on Sale

The auction features properties across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. Among the most notable listings are two prime Mumbai properties in Naples Co-operative Group Housing Society, Colaba, with starting prices of ₹7.3 crore and ₹10.9 crore.

Other significant properties include:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Listings in Sembiam Village and VoC Nagar, valued between ₹2 crore and ₹9 crore.
• Kolkata, West Bengal: A property on Bondel Road, priced at ₹2.26 crore.
• Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Several plots in Rudauli and surrounding areas, with values ranging from ₹9 lakh to ₹39 lakh.

A total of 40 properties will be auctioned, with values ranging from a few lakhs to over ₹10 crore.

Government’s Objective

The auction is part of the government’s initiative to monetize enemy properties and bring them into productive use. To ensure transparency, advertisements will be placed in local newspapers, and notices will be displayed at the auction sites.

How to Participate

Interested bidders can visit the official MSTC websites for detailed auction terms and registration:

• MSTC India
• MSTC E-Commerce

With high-value properties up for grabs, the auction presents a rare opportunity for investors and buyers looking to acquire premium real estate assets across India.

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