Domestic investors drive Indian real estate investments to USD 4.5 bn in H1 2026: Colliers
Gurugram, July 3 (TNT): Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector rose 50 per cent year-on-year to USD 4.5 billion during the first half of 2026, with domestic investors accounting for the majority of capital inflows, according to a report released by Colliers India on Friday.
The report said domestic investments grew 80 per cent year-on-year to USD 2.6 billion, contributing 57 per cent of the total institutional investments during January-June 2026.
Foreign investments also rebounded, rising 24 per cent to USD 1.9 billion, supported by strategic equity investments and stake acquisitions across mixed-use and alternative asset classes.
Institutional investments during the April-June quarter stood at USD 2.9 billion, registering a 70 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year.
Domestic investors contributed USD 1.3 billion, accounting for 46 per cent of the quarterly inflows.
Office assets remained the biggest investment destination, attracting USD 1.9 billion during the first half of the year, or over 40 per cent of total investments.
During the second quarter alone, office investments surged nearly four-fold year-on-year to USD 1.1 billion. Mixed-use and alternative assets also witnessed robust investor interest, each attracting about USD 0.8 billion during H1 2026.
Colliers India CEO and Managing Director Badal Yagnik said sustained participation by domestic investors, coupled with selective foreign investments, continued to support the sector despite global uncertainties.
He said the balanced participation of domestic and foreign capital would be crucial for the next phase of growth in India’s real estate market.
According to the report, Chennai and Bengaluru together accounted for about USD 1.2 billion, or 27 per cent, of total investments during H1 2026, while multi-city transactions contributed 46 per cent of overall institutional inflows.
Tier-II and Tier-III cities also witnessed increased investments, particularly in hospitality, industrial and warehousing, and residential segments.
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