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Data Centres Lead Real Estate PE Investments; MMR Tops With 49% Share

By GeoSquare News Desk · Published 2026-10-23

Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate are witnessing a major shift. According to a recent report, data centres have overtaken traditional office spaces as the top destination for institutional capital in 2026.

Mumbai leads the charge

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) continues to dominate, accounting for 49 per cent of total PE inflows by value. This underscores the region's strategic importance as a hub for digital infrastructure and commercial growth.

What this means for investors

For property buyers and investors in Maharashtra, the rise of data centres signals strong demand for industrial and tech-ready real estate. It also points to improving connectivity, power supply, and land availability in MMR's peripheral areas.

As institutional money flows into data infrastructure, ancillary demand for office, logistics, and residential spaces is expected to grow, offering new opportunities for stakeholders.