Equity Investment In Indian Real Estate Rises 74% To $3 Bn In Q1

The real estate sector in India attracted 74 per cent higher equity funding of about $2.9 billion in the first quarter of CY 2025 amid strong demand for properties, according to a report.

Real estate consultant CBRE in its latest report, ‘Market Monitor Q1 2025 – Investments,’ mentioned that equity investment inflows in real estate stood at $2.9 billion in January-March 2025, registering a 74 per cent year-on-year increase. Total equity investments in Q1 2024 stood at $1.7 billion.

According to the report investment inflows during the quarter were primarily fuelled by developer activity and significant interest from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and institutional investors.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO - India, CBRE, said: “The sharp uptick in capital inflows between January and March 2025 reflects strong fundamentals, robust demand across asset classes, and growing confidence among both domestic and foreign investors. With structural shifts in occupier preferences we expect this positive momentum to continue across core and emerging segments throughout the year.”

The CBRE data showed that land/development sites and built-up office assets cumulatively accounted for nearly 74 per cent of the total capital inflows during Q1’25. Retail assets saw a rise in investor interest accounting for five per cent share in capital inflows during the quarter and 13 per cent Q-o-Q growth due to heightened capital inflows from REITs.