Equity Investments in Indian Real Estate Surge 48% to $3.8 Billion in Q3: CBRE
Equity investments in India's real estate sector witnessed a 48% increase to $3.8 billion in the July-September quarter, driven by robust funding for land acquisition and project construction, as per CBRE's latest report.
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Real estate consultant CBRE released its latest report, 'Market Monitor Q3 2025 – Investments', highlighting that the total equity investments surged to USD 3.8 billion in the third quarter of this calendar year from USD 2.6 billion in the year-ago period.
During the latest September quarter, the inflows were primarily fueled by capital deployment into land/development sites and built-up office and retail assets. In the first nine months of 2025, the equity investments increased 14% annually to USD 10.2 billion from USD 8.9 billion in the same period last year.
During the full 2024 calendar year, the equity investments in Indian real estate stood at USD 11.4 billion. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, commented on the sector's resilience and depth, stating, 'The healthy inflow of domestic capital demonstrates the sector's resilience and depth.'
India's real estate sector is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by continued investor confidence. In the upcoming quarters, greenfield developments are likely to continue witnessing a robust momentum, with a healthy spread across residential, office, mixed-use, data centers, and industrial & logistics sectors, Magazine added.
Gaurav Kumar, Managing Director, Capital Markets and Land, CBRE India, noted that the investment landscape is becoming more diversified, with capital deployment into both built-up and development assets. 'In addition to global institutional investors, Indian sponsors accounted for a significant part of the total inflows. India's ability to combine strong domestic capital with global institutional participation will remain a key differentiator in 2026 and beyond,' Kumar said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the percentage increase in equity investments in Indian real estate in Q3 2025?
Equity investments in Indian real estate rose 48% to USD 3.8 billion in Q3 2025.
What were the primary sectors that attracted these investments?
The primary sectors that attracted these investments were land/development sites, built-up office assets, and retail assets.
How much did equity investments increase in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year?
Equity investments increased 14% annually to USD 10.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025 from USD 8.9 billion in the same period last year.
Who is Anshuman Magazine and what did he say about the sector's growth?
Anshuman Magazine is the Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE. He stated that the sector is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by continued investor confidence.
What role do Indian sponsors play in these investments?
Indian sponsors accounted for a significant part of the total inflows, combining strong domestic capital with global institutional participation.
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