In the first quarter of 2026, the Indian real estate sector saw unprecedented capital inflows of $5.1 billion, reflecting a remarkable 72% increase from $2.9 billion in the same period last year, according to a report by CBRE. This surge in investment is the highest recorded in any quarter to date, driven primarily by domestic developers, who contributed approximately 42% of the total inflows, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which accounted for around 40%. Notably, investments by REITs surpassed $2 billion, indicating a growing confidence in yield-generating assets. Major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR collectively represented about 65% of the total capital inflow. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO of CBRE for India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, emphasized that despite global economic challenges, India's resilient economic framework continues to attract substantial capital, signaling a shift towards institutionalized investments in the real estate market.