Foreign PE Investors Fuel India's Real Estate Surge in H1 2025
Private equity (PE) investments in India's real estate sector witnessed a significant surge in the first half of 2025, with notable deals in commercial office assets, retail, and land transactions.
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Commercial office assets led the way, accounting for 31% of total investments. Alternative sectors like hospitality and student housing also gained traction, representing 15% and 1% of the quarterly shares, respectively. Land transactions became a prominent focus, representing 40% of PE investments in H1 2025, up significantly from 13% in 2024. Mumbai dominated land investments, attracting 70% of the total share.
Foreign investors maintained their dominance, contributing 76% of overall PE inflows. Notable deals in Q2 2025 include Blackstone’s Rs. 3,239 crore (US$ 378 million) investment in South City Mall, Kolkata, the largest retail-focused deal of the quarter. Sumitomo and Brookfield also invested Rs. 2,528 crore (US$ 295 million) and Rs. 1,294 crore (US$ 151 million), respectively, in assets under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). These investments highlight the investor faith in Mumbai’s infrastructure-led growth.
Sumeet Bhatia, Managing Director of Capital Market Services at Savills India, noted that the growing interest in diverse asset classes like retail, hospitality, and student housing reflects the maturity and resilience of India’s market despite global headwinds. This trend is expected to strengthen further as investors seek long-term value in the country’s opportunity-rich real estate sector.
The surge in PE investments in India’s real estate is a testament to the sector’s potential and the country’s economic resilience. As global investors continue to bet big on India, the real estate market is poised for sustained growth, driven by robust demand and favorable government policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total PE investment in India's real estate sector in H1 2025?
The total PE investment in India's real estate sector in H1 2025 was Rs. 20,566 crore (US$ 2.4 billion).
Which sector led the PE investments in H1 2025?
Commercial office assets led the PE investments in H1 2025, accounting for 31% of the total investments.
What percentage of PE investments in H1 2025 were in land transactions?
Land transactions represented 40% of PE investments in H1 2025.
Which city dominated land investments in H1 2025?
Mumbai dominated land investments in H1 2025, attracting 70% of the total share.
What is the largest retail-focused deal in Q2 2025?
The largest retail-focused deal in Q2 2025 was Blackstone’s Rs. 3,239 crore (US$ 378 million) investment in South City Mall, Kolkata.
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