MUFG Indian real estate lending strategy accelerates as the group establishes a new division to fund domestic projects while expanding operations in GIFT City.

Bengaluru rental disputes involving a Singapore national highlights foreign tenant rights concerning security deposit recovery.

India real estate PE inflows confirm a massive 59% surge to $6.7 billion in 2025, highlighting robust investor confidence.

Enforcement Directorate notices target Indian residents buying Dubai property using credit cards, signaling forex breaches.

India's property sector saw ₹71,400 crore institutional investment in 2025. Domestic capital surged 52%, offsetting foreign capital shifts. Bengaluru & Mumbai lead inflows.

India has solidified its position as the fourth most attractive global destination for land and development capital, even as overall Asia-Pacific real estate investments contracted by 6% in the first half of 2025. Domestic capital saw significant growth offsetting foreign investment dips in key Indian real estate sectors.

CapitaLand India Trust has reportedly raised ₹915 crore through its first-ever onshore bond issuance in India, marking a strategic pivot to shift 40–50% of its total debt to rupee-denominated borrowings and reduce foreign currency exposure.

Major Indian banks have reportedly suspended overseas remittances for Dubai property EMI schemes, citing potential FEMA violations. Indian residents face significant regulatory risks, including ED scrutiny and forfeiture clauses.

The University of York has secured a major five-year commercial lease for 37,602 sq ft office space at One Boulevard, Powai, valued at nearly ₹50 crore, marking a rare entry by a foreign university into Mumbai's Grade-A office market.

Private equity investment in India's real estate sector reached $6.7 billion in 2025, marking a 59% year-on-year rise and a complete recovery to pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong interest in office assets, data centres, and land parcels.

Japanese real estate giants Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Realty are accelerating multi-billion dollar investments in India's commercial property sector, targeting Mumbai, NCR, and the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport zone with plans exceeding $8 billion combined.

Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be permitted to own residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties in designated zones starting January 2026, marking a major shift in the Kingdom's economic diversification strategy.

Japanese conglomerate Nishitetsu is entering India's real estate market with a ₹2,000 crore Grade-A commercial project near BKC in partnership with Mumbai-based Runwal Enterprises, marking the company's first overseas office development.

SEZ developers and operators have urged the Indian government to relax import restrictions, provide tax relief, and amend trade policies to enhance competitiveness. The demands include QCO exemptions, FTWZ vehicle import authorization, and domestic market flexibility for better capacity utilization.

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a historic draft framework allowing external commercial borrowings for real estate projects and intangible assets for the first time in over 30 years, potentially transforming India's foreign capital access landscape.