Record Institutional Investment in Indian Real Estate Reaches $8.87 Billion in 2024
Institutional investment in the Indian real estate sector soared to an all-time high of USD 8.87 billion in 2024, marking a significant 51% rise compared to the previous year’s USD 5.87 billion, as per a recent report by JLL India. This record-breaking figure reflects growing confidence among investors, both domestic and international, amid rising demand in key segments like housing, commercial offices, and logistics spaces.
Foreign investors played a major role, contributing 63% of the total capital inflow, while the residential sector attracted the highest interest, accounting for 45% of total investments. The office space sector followed with 28%, and warehousing captured 23%. The surge in investments was also accompanied by a 47% jump in the number of deals, underlining strong market activity across asset classes.
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JLL highlighted a changing investment trend, with more domestic investors entering the market. Their share rose to 37% in 2024, up from an average of 19% during 2019- 2022. Political stability, economic growth, and a wide range of real estate opportunities have strengthened India’s position as an attractive global investment destination.
REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) also saw major growth, with investments crossing USD 800 million in 2024, over three times higher than in 2023. Looking ahead, JLL predicts that Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) will become a key funding route, especially with more players entering the public market. Despite a 17% dip in office investments, the overall outlook remains strong, especially for residential and warehousing segments.
