India's real estate sector attracted a record $30.7 billion in equity inflows between 2024 and the first quarter of 2026, representing an 88% increase compared to $16.3 billion in 2022-2023, according to a report by CBRE South Asia. The inflows were primarily driven by land, development sites, and office assets, which accounted for over three-fourths of total investments. Institutional investors played a significant role, contributing around 30% of the total, with a more than two-fold increase in capital deployment, particularly in office, retail, and logistics assets.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO of CBRE for India and South-East Asia, highlighted the impact of structural reforms such as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) and Goods and Services Tax (GST), which have enhanced transparency and resilience in the market. The report also noted that over 74% of investors plan to increase their allocations to Indian real estate in 2026, citing factors like strong occupier demand and low debt costs.

The sector also witnessed the acquisition of approximately 6,025 acres of land for greenfield developments, translating to around $13 billion in capital deployment, predominantly for residential and mixed-use projects. Additionally, real estate investment trusts (REITs) experienced a significant increase in market capitalization, reaching $1.7 trillion from April 2020 to December 2025. Overall, debt financing in the sector surpassed $146 billion from 2024 to Q1 2026, with major contributions from Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru.