Surge in PE Investments in Indian Real Estate: 2024 Overview
Private Equity (PE) investment in Indian real estate has hit an impressive $4.2 billion in 2024, marking a 32% year-on-year (YoY) growth. This surge reflects a dynamic shift in investor focus and sectoral preferences, underscoring the growing confidence in India's real estate market. Residential Real Estate: A Standout Performer Among the various sectors, residential real estate has emerged as a standout performer, with a staggering 104% increase in PE investments, amounting to $1.2 billion in 2024. This significant growth demonstrates strong investor confidence and a consistent rise in end-user demand. The Rise of the Warehousing Sector A notable trend in 2024 is the shift in focus towards the warehousing sector, which surpassed the office sector for the highest share of PE investments since 2017 . This shift underscores the growing importance of warehousing as a key driver of private equity inflows into the Indian real estate market. The warehousing sector emerged as the top p...