Private Equity Investments in Real Estate Soar 59% to $6.7 Billion in 2025: Savills India
Private equity investments in Indian real estate surged 59% year-on-year to $6.7 billion in 2025, according to Savills India, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels. The office segment led the way, followed by data centers and residential real estate.
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The investments, which include equity deals through the private route, structured debt by Alternative Investment Funds, and NCD issuances, were largely driven by overseas institutional capital, with foreign investors accounting for 76% of total inflows, the report said.
The office segment attracted the highest investments at $2.4 billion, accounting for 35.3% of total inflows, supported by stable leasing activity and long-term demand visibility. Data centers and residential real estate followed with 23.2% and 21% shares, respectively.
While data center investments were entirely driven by foreign capital, the residential segment saw equal participation from domestic and overseas investors. Land continued to remain a key asset class, accounting for nearly one-fourth of total equity inflows, with over 60% of land investments aligned towards office and data center developments.
"Private equity investments in Indian real estate have regained momentum, supported by stable economic growth and improving asset-level fundamentals," said Sumeet Bhatia, Managing Director, Capital Market Services, Savills India, adding that foreign institutional capital is likely to continue anchoring investments going forward.
The year 2026 will witness a new momentum in real estate growth. Private Equity and REITs are expected to witness significant growth and play a much bigger role. India's real estate sector will see strengthened growth in 2026 due to sustained demand across housing, commercial, and alternative asset classes.
In a nutshell, the institutional role in India's real estate is gaining momentum. This will accelerate the transition of real estate into the desired industry status, said Saket Mohta, MD, Merlin Group on the development.
Savills India said improved regulatory transparency under RERA, balance sheet consolidation among developers, and a sharper focus on asset-level performance have helped strengthen investor confidence in the sector.
Looking ahead, private equity investments in real estate are expected to remain steady at $6.5-7.5 billion in 2026, with office assets in core markets, industrial and logistics parks, and data centers continuing to attract institutional capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of private equity investments in Indian real estate in 2025?
Private equity investments in Indian real estate rose to $6.7 billion in 2025, marking a 59% increase year-on-year.
Which segment attracted the highest private equity investments in 2025?
The office segment attracted the highest investments at $2.4 billion, accounting for 35.3% of total inflows.
What percentage of total private equity investments in real estate came from foreign investors?
Foreign investors accounted for 76% of total private equity investments in real estate in 2025.
What factors are driving the growth in private equity investments in Indian real estate?
The growth is supported by stable economic growth, improving asset-level fundamentals, and improved regulatory transparency under RERA.
What is the expected range of private equity investments in real estate for 2026?
Private equity investments in real estate are expected to remain steady at $6.5-7.5 billion in 2026.
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