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Mumbai’s Office Space Costs Soar 8% in Q4 2025

NEW DELHI: Mumbai experienced an 8% quarter-on-quarter rise in net effective all-in occupier costs between Q3 and Q4 2025, marking the highest increase among 40 global cities in Savills India’s study. This growth was attributed to tight supply conditions and consistent demand for top-grade A office spaces. Delhi also saw a rise in prime office costs during the quarter, showcasing ongoing interest from occupiers in high-quality office buildings. Globally, net effective prime office costs rose by an average of 1.1% in Q4 2025, with 23 out of the 40 monitored cities reporting increases. Over the entire year, global prime office…

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India office leasing remains steady at 75.2 million sq ft in 2025

NEW DELHI: By the end of 2025, India’s office market demonstrated stability, with gross leasing across six key cities reaching 75.2 million sq ft, consistent with the previous year, as reported by Savills India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai were the standout markets, collectively representing nearly 61% of the total office leasing activity. Despite uncertainties in the global economy, demand showed resilience, bolstered by new market entrants and the expansion of global capability centers (GCCs). Savills projects a positive outlook for 2026, driven by sustained interest from GCCs, technology firms, and the BFSI sector, although the robust supply pipeline may slightly…

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Premium Home Prices Surge 36% in 2025, Driven by New Builds

NEW DELHI: In 2025, India’s premium residential market experienced significant price increases, with capital values rising by as much as 36% year-on-year in major cities. A report by Savills India attributes this surge to ongoing construction projects, enhanced infrastructure connectivity, and consistent end-user demand. The report highlights a more pronounced price increase in the under-construction premium segment. This is reflective of elevated launch prices, escalating construction and land costs, and a growing interest in amenity-rich homes. In Mumbai, under-construction premium residences saw a year-on-year price increase of 20–30%, while Noida recorded the steepest hike of 9–36%. Gurugram experienced a growth…

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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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$3.9B Flow into Indian Real Estate from Private Equity (Jan-Sept 2025)

NEW DELHI: According to Savills India, a leading global real estate consulting firm, private equity investments in the Indian real estate sector reached USD 1.5 billion (₹131 billion) in Q3 2025. This marks a 32% decline compared to the previous year, yet the overall activity remains strong, with year-to-date (YTD) inflows totaling USD 3.9 billion (₹334 billion), closely approaching 2024’s figures. During Q3 2025, the office sector dominated investment, attracting USD 0.6 billion (₹52 billion), or 39% of total inflows, followed by data centers at 38%. The residential segment made up 20%, and co-living, though modest at 1%, is emerging…

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India’s Top Six Cities Absorb 57 Million Sq Ft: Report

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: NEW DELHI: India’s office market experienced significant growth in 2025, achieving 56.8 million sq ft of gross absorption across its top six cities within the first nine months, as reported by Savills India. The impressive growth was primarily driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which represented over 30% (5.9 million sq ft) of the total leasing activity. Other sectors such as IT-BPM, BFSI, and flexible workspaces also showed sustained demand. The report noted a 9.6% increase in new supply year-on-year, reaching 35.4 million sq ft, alongside a decrease in the overall…

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Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Rises 38% to $2.4B H1 2025

NEW DELHI: Private equity (PE) investments in the Indian real estate sector surged to USD 2.4 billion (₹203 billion) in the first half (H1) of 2025, representing a 38% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according to Savills India. The pace quickened in the April–June quarter (Q2 2025), with inflows doubling to USD 1.6 billion (₹139 billion). This rise was supported by strong demand for commercial office spaces, hospitality, and alternative segments such as student housing. “There’s a clear strategic shift towards diversifying portfolios, with investors increasingly eyeing retail, hospitality, and student housing segments. This trend reflects the market’s maturity and resilience,” stated…