Institutional investors in India are increasingly adopting Development Management Agreements (DMAs) to maximize returns while mitigating execution risks in high-value urban real estate projects across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Pune.

IRB InvIT has successfully raised ₹3,248.43 crore through institutional placement to acquire three major BOT highway corridors, expanding its portfolio from ₹7,800 crore to over ₹16,000 crore and signaling strong investor confidence in India's road infrastructure sector.

Private equity investments in India's real estate sector reached $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with office and data centre assets attracting the largest share of institutional capital.

India's real estate sector saw private equity inflows decline 15% year-on-year to $2.2 billion in H1 FY26, reflecting selective investor confidence amid global uncertainty while average deal sizes remained stable at $60-100 million.

LL's Global CEO Christian Ulbrich has identified India as transitioning from an emerging to an established real estate investment market, driven by reforms, transparency, and strong economic fundamentals attracting institutional capital.

Institutional investment in India's real estate sector reached $4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with domestic investors contributing 60% of Q3 inflows and commercial office assets dominating the investment landscape across major cities.

SEBI's decision to reclassify REITs as equity instruments promises to transform India's real estate investment landscape, opening doors to index inclusion and enhanced institutional participation.

Major Indian real estate developers are experiencing severe cash flow pressures despite improved profitability, as the housing market enters its mid-cycle phase, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities analysis.

Indian REITs are experiencing remarkable growth with current $18B market cap expected to reach $25B by 2030, offering superior 6-7% yields that significantly outperform global markets.

Bain Capital and Sattva Group partner with Colive to launch $100 million co-living platform targeting India's urban rental housing market with tech-enabled solutions.

Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts are emerging as mainstream investment options in India, with enhanced regulatory support driving institutional confidence and retail accessibility.

Industry experts revealed that India's Real Estate Investment Trust market has achieved remarkable growth momentum, with market capitalisation surpassing the significant ₹1 lakh crore threshold through robust leasing activities and expanding investor participation.

India's retail real estate sector experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, with private equity investments surging 38% to USD 2.4 billion and retail leasing activity jumping 69% to 5.7 million sq ft.

Investment fund Etonhurst Capital Partners makes history with India's first institutional bulk purchase of luxury residential inventory, acquiring 37 premium Worli apartments for over ₹500 crore.

India's institutional real estate investment fell 42% YoY to $1.8B in Q2 2025, but surged 122% quarterly. Commercial assets dominated with 69% share as recovery momentum builds for H2 2025.