India's real estate sector is set for sustained momentum in 2026, with office leasing, residential demand, industrial growth, and institutional investment expected to drive expansion across major asset classes.

SEBI has officially reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity instruments effective January 1, 2026, marking a landmark shift that allows mutual funds to allocate equity exposure to REITs and is expected to boost liquidity, attract institutional investors.

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has signed India's largest flexible office lease, securing 8.15 lakh square feet at Hiranandani Group's Eastbridge development in Vikhroli West, Mumbai, with operations set to commence in Q4 2026.

Puravankara Limited unveiled plans for four premium residential projects worth ₹9,100 crore across Mumbai and Bengaluru in the first half of FY26, marking significant expansion in India's top metro markets.

Mumbai-based Arnya Realestates Fund Advisors has announced plans to deploy over ₹1,200 crore in residential housing projects across India by March 2026, marking a significant scale-up in its first year of operations.

Brigade Enterprises has signed a Joint Development Agreement for a ₹1,000 crore premium residential project on 6.6 acres in West Chennai, with launch expected in 2026, strengthening its foothold in Tamil Nadu's growing housing market.

India's flexible office market is set to achieve a major milestone with Cushman & Wakefield projecting the space inventory to cross 100 million square feet by 2026, driven by corporate demand and cost advantages.

India's residential real estate sector is poised to capture 70% of the total property market by 2026, driven by unprecedented demand for premium housing in tier-1 cities and strong investor confidence.

Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller announced its entry into India's premium real estate sector, planning to launch its first property project by Q1 2026 while establishing experience centres across major cities to blend haute horology with luxury living spaces.

The leading real estate developer has revealed plans to introduce residential projects worth ₹17,000 crore over the next 21 months, according to company executives speaking during recent financial disclosures.

Lodha Group plans to launch five new real estate projects in Bengaluru in FY2026 as it targets a 15% market share by 2030. Discover how the developer is expanding its footprint in India's IT capital.

India’s top cities are witnessing a retail boom. Anarock forecasts over 16.6 million sq ft of mall supply by 2026, led by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR.

India's top 7 cities are set to add 16.6 million sq. ft. of new Grade A mall space by 2026, led by Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR. Rising leasing demand, global brand entries, and Tier 2–3 city growth are driving this retail real estate boom.

With Bhogapuram Airport set for 2026, Vizag is witnessing 50%+ price spikes in hotspots like Madhurawada. Discover where to invest now in Andhra's coastal capital.

Over 350 million square feet of developed commercial office space will propel India's SM REITs market to $60 billion by 2026. This regulation increases openness, investor protection, and engagement. Union Budget tax revisions and SEBI framework boost real estate securitisation.