Private equity investment in the Indian real estate sector hit $3.2 billion in the first half of 2026, showing a 33% increase from the previous year. In the second quarter of 2026 alone, investments reached $2 billion, marking a 25% rise compared to the same period in the previous year. These findings were reported by Savills India, a global real estate consulting firm.
The investments covered various types of private equity institutional deals, including equity transactions through private channels, structured debt deals by AIFs, and NCD issuances. Notably, investments in data centers took the lead, accounting for 38% of total inflows in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing office-related investments.
Office investments followed closely behind, holding a 30% share, while residential properties secured the third position with a 16% share. Throughout the first half of the fiscal year, the office segment remained the most favored, capturing 34% of equity inflows. Investors also showed interest in diversifying into hospitality, with an 8% share, and student housing or co-living, which accounted for 3% of the total investments.
