NEW DELHI: Private equity (PE) investments in India’s real estate sector reached $1.2 billion in the January-March quarter of 2026, reflecting a 66% rise from the same period last year, as reported by Savills India.
Office assets represented the largest portion of these investments at 41%, primarily concentrated in markets like Gurugram and Pune. The hospitality sector followed, capturing a 17% share, indicating a growing interest from investors in asset classes beyond the traditional ones.
Domestic investors were the main contributors to equity inflows this quarter, accounting for $817 million, which is approximately 66% of total investments. A significant 63% of these domestic allocations were directed towards the office segment, while residential and mixed-use developments received 18%. Alternative assets, including student housing and co-living spaces, comprised 13% of domestic investments.
The data indicates a shift in investment dynamics, as domestic capital takes the lead while global investors exhibit caution in the face of macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
