India has solidified its position as a prime investment hub in the Asia-Pacific region, displaying significant growth in real estate investments in 2025. A report by Colliers revealed that total real estate investments in nine key APAC markets hit $162 billion last year, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. Notably, both Singapore and India experienced substantial year-on-year growth of 35% and 29%, respectively, indicating enhanced market fundamentals and expanding investment prospects.
The report highlighted that while domestic investments continue to drive most APAC markets, India has witnessed a notable influx of cross-border capital, with foreign investors contributing to 43% of the $8.5 billion inflows in 2025. Office assets remained the dominant sector in Asia-Pacific investment activities, fueled by strong occupier demand for quality assets and limited new supply in prime CBD locations. Retail investments also saw a 15% increase year-on-year, reflecting improved asset performance and renewed investor confidence driven by consumer sentiment.
Institutional investments in the Indian real estate sector are anticipated to remain robust in 2026, supported by the country’s strong economic growth outlook and sustained demand for premium assets. However, the impact of global challenges and trade negotiations will be closely monitored, according to Badal Yagnik, CEO and Managing Director of Colliers India. Office assets continue to be the preferred choice for institutional investors across APAC markets, with office investments in India alone reaching approximately $4.5 billion in 2025, representing more than half of the total institutional inflows.
