Indian real estate institutional investments surge in H1 2026

Institutional investments in Indian real estate surged to a six-year high in the first half of 2026, driven by strong domestic and foreign investor participation. According to reports from Colliers, Savills, and Vestian, total institutional investments reached between $4.1 billion and $4.5 billion in H1 2026, up 50-58% year-on-year. Domestic investors contributed significantly, accounting for 46-57% of inflows. Foreign investments, primarily from the USA and Canada, also grew. The office segment remained the top investment destination, while data centers emerged as a major attractor in Q2 2026. Key deals included United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's $675 million investment in Kotak Alternate Asset Managers' mixed-use assets and CPP Investments's $440 million investment in Q-CTRL. India — Chennai and India — Bengaluru together attracted about $1.2 billion, representing 27% of total inflows. The residential segment saw a 43% decline in institutional investments. The International Monetary Fund raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY2027 to 6.5%, supporting positive investor sentiment.