Mumbai's commercial real estate market has emerged as India's leading model for future-ready metropolitan growth, driven by infrastructure expansion, flexible workspace demand, and strategic investor confidence throughout 2025.

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.

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.

Indian real estate IPOs have gained pace due to high demand in residential, commercial, and retail industries. Real estate IPOs generated ₹13,553 crore in 2024, a significant rise from the previous year, as firms use capital markets for growth.

Nexus Select Trust, a major REIT, is in talks to buy Chennai's Marina Mall, which has about 600,000 square feet of retail space. Direct sources said Nexus Select Trust's growth plan included this substantial move.

Prestige Group, a renowned Bengaluru-based real estate developer, wants to build 9 million square feet of mall space in important Indian cities within three years. Muhammad Ali, Retail CEO, is planning to expand into Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, signalling a major development phase for the organisation.

Zomato's biggest warehouse acquisition in India, a 3.08 lakh sq ft property at Sumadhura Logistics Park in Bengaluru, has improved its operations. This seven-year arrangement, mediated by Bengaluru's Sumadhura Group, shows Zomato's dedication to improving logistical efficiency.