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Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Soars 59% to $6.7B by 2025

NEW DELHI: Private equity investments in India’s real estate sector saw a significant surge in 2025, with total capital deployment reaching $6.7 billion (₹593 billion), reflecting a 59% increase from the previous year, as reported by Savills India. The investment figure encompasses equity investments made through private channels, structured debt deals by alternative investment funds (AIFs), and non-convertible debenture (NCD) issuances. Foreign investors maintained a dominant presence, responsible for 76% of total private equity inflows. Savills highlights the recovery as being driven by improved regulatory transparency via RERA, developers’ balance sheet consolidation, and a stronger emphasis on asset-level performance. The…

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InvITs, REITs Distributions Surge 55% YoY in Q2 FY26: ICRA

NEW DELHI: According to ICRA Analytics, India’s Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) showed remarkable growth in distributions for the second quarter of FY2026, buoyed by robust performance in various sectors such as roads, power, energy, commercial real estate, telecom infrastructure, and logistics. Distributions from public InvITs and REITs surged by 34.3% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding ₹3,300 crore in Q2 FY26. On a year-on-year basis, distributions saw a 55.4% increase from the previous year. REITs were the standout performers this quarter, benefiting from steady leasing activity, rental growth, and improved collection rates within commercial office portfolios. Meanwhile, road…

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Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Drops 15% in H1 FY26

NEW DELHI: Private equity (PE) investments in India’s real estate sector showed signs of moderation in the first half of FY26, with overall inflows decreasing by 15% year-on-year compared to the same period last year, as reported by Anarock Capital. Total PE inflows reached USD 2.2 billion in H1 FY26, down from USD 2.6 billion in H1 FY25. Despite a decline in the number of transactions, average deal sizes remained stable, falling within the range of USD 60–100 million. “Q1 FY26 had a promising showing; however, enthusiasm waned as we moved into the second quarter. Evaluating the entire fiscal year,…