Indian Real Estate Sector Sees 72% Annual Growth in Capital Inflows
The Indian real estate sector has attracted $5.1 billion in capital during the January-March quarter, marking a significant annual growth of 72%, according to a report by CBRE.
Significant Increase in Capital Inflows
- Capital inflows in the real estate sector stood at $2.9 billion in the year-ago period.
- The increase in capital inflows was 53% from $3.3 billion in the October-December quarter of 2025.
Record-Breaking Quarter for Real Estate Sector
The capital inflows in January-March were the highest in any quarter ever, as highlighted in the India Market Monitor Q1 2026 - Investments report by CBRE.
Key Drivers of Capital Inflows
- Developers led the capital inflows, accounting for around 42% of the total.
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) followed closely, contributing around 40% of the total capital inflows.
- Investments by REITs surpassed $2 billion.
Regional Breakdown
Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR cumulatively accounted for around 65% of the total investment.
Comment from CBRE Chairman
"This underscores the high confidence of domestic investors and institutional players in the Indian real estate growth story," said Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE.
"Despite global macroeconomic headwinds, our resilient economic framework continues to attract deep capital. The multi-fold increase in REIT activity is particularly encouraging, signalling a maturing market that is increasingly shifting towards institutionalised, yield-generating assets," he said.
Future Outlook
"Going forward, I expect foreign capital to re-engage strongly, driven by clearer deployment strategies," said Magazine.
Important Statistics
- Capital inflows in the real estate sector: $5.1 billion
- Annual growth in capital inflows: 72%
- Capital inflows in the year-ago period: $2.9 billion
- Increase in capital inflows from Q3 2025: 53%