India real estate PE inflows up 33% in H1 2026

Private equity investments in India's real estate sector reached USD 3.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a 33% year-on-year increase, according to a report by Savills India. In Q2 2026, inflows stood at USD 2 billion, up 25% from the same period last year. Data centers led Q2 inflows with a 38% share, surpassing the traditionally dominant office segment (30%). Residential accounted for 16%, hospitality 8%, and student housing/co-living 3%. Domestic investors contributed 51% of total inflows, with office assets capturing 68% of domestic investments. Foreign investors, primarily from the United States and Canada, accounted for 49% of inflows, with 69% of overseas capital directed into data centers and hospitality. Major transactions included CPP Investments's USD 742 million investment in CtrlS Datacenters, 360 One Asset Management's USD 156 million investment in CapitaLand, and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund' USD 154 million investment in RMZ Group. Savills India expects the momentum to sustain.