Indian Real Estate Sees 72% Surge in Capital Inflows: CBRE Report
The Indian real estate sector attracted USD 5.1 billion in capital during the January-March period, marking a significant 72% annual growth. This substantial increase was reported by real estate consultant Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE) in their latest report, “India Market Monitor Q1 2026 – Investments.”
Capital inflows in the real estate sector stood at USD 2.9 billion in the same period last year. The growth was also notable from the previous quarter, with a 53% increase from USD 3.3 billion in the October-December quarter of 2025. According to the report, the inflows in January-March were the highest recorded in any quarter to date.
The capital inflows were primarily driven by developers, closely followed by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which invested in building and acquiring rent-yielding offices and retail spaces. “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 the global macroeconomic headwinds, the Indian market has shown resilience, continuing to attract significant capital. The multi-fold increase in REIT activity is particularly encouraging, signaling a maturing market that is increasingly shifting towards institutionalized, yield-generating assets, according to Magazine.
Looking ahead, Magazine expects foreign capital to re-engage strongly, driven by clearer deployment strategies. Of the total capital inflows during January-March, real estate developers accounted for around 42%, closely followed by REITs at about 40%. Investments by REITs surpassed USD 2 billion.
“Domestic investors, led primarily by developers, dominated the investment landscape with a 96% share of the overall inflows,” the consultant noted. Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR cumulatively accounted for around 65% of the total investment.
The robust inflows reflect the growing confidence in the Indian real estate market, which continues to attract both domestic and international investors. This trend is expected to persist as the market matures and more institutional players enter the scene.
