India's Real Estate Equity Inflows Surge 48% in Q3 2025: CBRE Report
Equity investments in India's real estate sector witnessed a 48% year-on-year jump to $3.8 billion in the third quarter of 2025, driven by capital deployment in land, development sites, and built-up office and retail assets.
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In the first nine months of 2025, equity investments increased by 14% year-on-year to $10.2 billion, up from $8.9 billion in the same period last year. The report highlighted that land or development sites and built-up office and retail assets accounted for more than 90% of the total capital inflows during Q3 2025.
Developers remained the primary drivers of capital deployment, contributing 45% of the total equity inflows, followed by institutional investors with a 33% share. CBRE reported that Mumbai attracted the highest investments at 32%, followed by Pune at around 18% and Bengaluru at nearly 16%.
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO – India, South-East Asia, Middle East, and Africa, CBRE, emphasized that the healthy inflow of domestic capital demonstrates the sector’s resilience and depth. “In the upcoming quarters, greenfield developments are likely to continue witnessing a robust momentum, with a healthy spread across residential, office, mixed-use, data centres, and I&L sectors,” he added.
In addition to global institutional investors, Indian sponsors accounted for a significant part of the total inflows. Gaurav Kumar, Managing Director, Capital Markets and Land, CBRE India, stated, “India’s ability to combine strong domestic capital with global institutional participation will remain a key differentiator in 2026 and beyond.”
CBRE forecasts a strong finish for the investment activity in 2025, driven by capital deployment into built-up office and retail assets. For the office sector, the limited availability of investible core assets for acquisition indicates that opportunistic bets are likely to continue gaining traction, the report noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the percentage increase in equity investments in India's real estate sector in Q3 2025?
Equity investments in India's real estate sector increased by 48% year-on-year in Q3 2025.
Which cities in India saw the highest real estate investments in Q3 2025?
Mumbai attracted the highest investments at 32%, followed by Pune at around 18% and Bengaluru at nearly 16%.
What types of assets accounted for the majority of the capital inflows in Q3 2025?
Land or development sites and built-up office and retail assets accounted for more than 90% of the total capital inflows during Q3 2025.
Who were the primary investors in India's real estate sector in Q3 2025?
Developers were the primary drivers, contributing 45% of the total equity inflows, followed by institutional investors with a 33% share.
What is the forecast for real estate investment activity in 2025?
CBRE forecasts a strong finish for the investment activity in 2025, driven by capital deployment into built-up office and retail assets.
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