Capital inflows into India’s real estate sector surged 25% year-on-year to $14.3 billion in 2025, led by Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR, according to CBRE’s India Market Monitor Q4 2025 – Investments report. The October–December quarter alone attracted $3.3 billion, recording about a 30% Y-o-Y increase.
While Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR led annual inflows with 24%, 20%, and 11% shares, respectively, Hyderabad emerged as the top destination in Q4, capturing 21% of quarterly investments. Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru followed at 19% and 15%, the report said.
The report said that land and development sites continued to command the largest share of investor activity, accounting for over 46% of total inflows for the full year and 45% in Q4. Built-up office assets followed, contributing around 28% of annual capital inflows and 24% during the fourth quarter. Warehousing assets and development platforms also saw heightened interest, demonstrating broader diversification in investment strategies, it said.
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During 2025, the CBRE data suggested that the developers accounted for a 47% share of total capital deployment, followed by institutional investors (30% share). It noted that more than 60% of total inflows into land and development deals in 2025 were deployed for residential and office projects, followed by mixed-use and warehousing developments.
{{/usCountry}}During 2025, the CBRE data suggested that the developers accounted for a 47% share of total capital deployment, followed by institutional investors (30% share). It noted that more than 60% of total inflows into land and development deals in 2025 were deployed for residential and office projects, followed by mixed-use and warehousing developments.
{{/usCountry}}Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO of CBRE for India, South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, said the market’s evolution is evident in the sustained dominance of development-led investments. “The depth of domestic capital, complemented by steady foreign participation, positions India well for continued momentum in 2026,” he said.
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Domestic capital strengthened; developers dominate investment activity
CBRE stated that domestic investors played a significant role in Q4 2025, contributing nearly 80% of the total quarterly inflows.
“During 2025, developers accounted for about a 47% share of total capital deployment, followed by institutional investors (30% share). In Q4 2025, developers accounted for 46% of overall investments, followed by institutional investors (29%) and REITs (14%),” the report said.
Canadian and US investors contributed 52% and 26%, respectively, of foreign capital inflows in Q4. The quarter also saw the establishment of $440 million worth of investment and development platforms across residential and office segments, indicating a shift toward structured, long-term partnerships.