The report said acquisitions of land and development sites, along with built-up office assets, accounted for more than three-fourths of the total inflows during the period. Institutional investors, which contributed nearly 30% of overall investments, more than doubled their capital deployment compared to 2022-2023, driven by office, retail and logistics assets.
Industry experts said the sharp rise in investments reflects growing confidence in India’s property market and could translate into more residential developments, improved infrastructure and wider housing options for buyers across both metro and Tier-II cities.
Parvinder Singh, CEO, Trident Realty, said India’s real estate sector is moving into a more balanced and sustainable growth phase, supported by infrastructure upgrades, stronger investor confidence and evolving buyer expectations.
He said Tier-II cities are attracting attention as urban development and connectivity improve, creating fresh opportunities for residential projects. Singh added that buyers today are prioritising connectivity, convenience, open spaces and holistic living experiences while choosing homes.
Anil Godara, Founder and Managing Director, J Estates, said housing demand across major Indian cities has remained steady in recent years, supported by rising income levels and growing investor confidence.
Referring to the CBRE report, he noted that annual housing sales since 2023 have consistently exceeded 400 million square feet. Godara said buyers are looking for spacious homes, better amenities and improved connectivity, while senior citizen housing projects are also witnessing rising interest due to changing lifestyles and family structures.
Aman Sharma, Managing Director and Founder, Aarize Group, said the report reflects a structural shift in India’s real estate market, driven by stronger infrastructure, improved connectivity, stable occupier demand and a more mature investment environment.
He said Tier-II cities are gradually becoming important markets for organised residential and mixed-use developments, helping broaden growth beyond major metropolitan centres. Sharma added that buyers are becoming more selective and value-conscious, preferring better-planned communities, open spaces and improved quality of living.
Pratik Tibrewala, Head of Corporate Finance, M3M India, said the scale of capital inflows highlighted in the report underlines the sector’s structural transformation and strengthening confidence among investors and end users.
He added that a significant share of land acquisition capital is being directed toward residential and mixed-use developments, which could create wider opportunities for homebuyers in the coming years.
Santosh Agarwal, Executive Director and CFO, Alpha Corp Development, said reforms such as Real Estate Regulatory Authority have improved transparency and strengthened confidence among both buyers and investors.
She said continued capital inflows are enabling developers to build with greater confidence while opening new avenues for residential projects across cities.
Ashish Sharma, AVP Operations, Brahma Group, said the growing share of investments flowing into residential and mixed-use developments reflects continued confidence in end-user demand.
He added that institutional interest across office, retail and residential assets indicates broad-based and long-term confidence in India’s real estate market.
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