Unlike the previous quarter, institutional investments in India’s real estate sector witnessed broader geographic diversification in Q2 2026. Multi-city transactions accounted for nearly 60% of the total investment inflows, while the remaining 40% was distributed across India’s top seven cities. Among individual markets, Chennai attracted the largest share of investments at approximately 16%, followed by Bengaluru at 11%. This shift reflects investors’ growing preference for geographically diversified portfolios and underscores the expanding investment potential across India’s major metropolitan markets despite persistent global economic headwinds.

Source: Vestian Research

Robust Investments Amid Geopolitical Challenges

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector surged to USD 2.7 Bn in Q2 2026, registering a two-fold increase over the previous quarter and 49% rise compared to the same period last year. This strong growth underscores continued investor confidence in the sector despite prevailing geopolitical and economic challenges. Moreover, cumulative investments reached USD 4.1 Bn in H1 2026, the highest first-half inflow recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, a gradual improvement in global economic and geopolitical conditions is expected to bolster foreign investor participation, while domestic investors are likely to further intensify capital deployment across asset classes.

Source: Vestian Research

Office Assets Led Investments on the back of Heightened Demand from GCCs

Commercial assets continued to dominate institutional investments in Q2 2026, accounting for 70% of the total inflows. Supported by robust occupier demand from Global Capability Centers (GCCs), the segment attracted approximately USD 1.9 Bn in investments, registering 67% quarterly and 72% yearly rise.

Investments in residential assets nearly doubled over the previous quarter, attracting USD 0.4 Bn. Despite the strong sequential rise in investment value, the share remained largely stable at 15%.

Diversified assets emerged as the fastest-growing category, with investment inflows surging 566% quarter-on-quarter to USD 0.37 Bn, primarily driven by a low base effect. In contrast, investment activity in the industrial and warehousing segment remained relatively subdued, attracting USD 0.03 Bn during the quarter.

Note: Values depicted are in USD Mn, rounded to the nearest whole number

Commercial assets include office, retail, co-working, and hospitality projects.
Diversified assets include commercial, residential, and/or industrial & warehousing

Source: Vestian Research

Participation of Foreign Investors Increased as Global Uncertainty Subsided

Domestic investors accounted for the largest share of institutional investments in Q2 2026 at 58%, although their contribution declined from 72% in the previous quarter. In value terms, domestic investments reached USD 1.5 Bn, registering annual and quarterly growth of 363% and 53%, respectively.

Foreign investors contributed 38% to the total investments during the quarter, with inflows surpassing USD 1 Bn following a 454% quarter-on-quarter increase. Meanwhile, the share of co-investments declined to 4%, indicating a growing preference for independent capital deployment.

Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian said, “India’s real estate sector attracted significant institutional investments during the second quarter of 2026, mainly driven by robust domestic capital deployment and a revival in foreign investor participation. While commercial assets continue to attract the lion’s share of investments on the back of sustained GCC expansion, increased diversification across asset classes reflects growing investor confidence in the broader real estate ecosystem. As geopolitical and economic uncertainties gradually ease further, investment activity is expected to remain buoyant, reinforcing India’s position as a preferred global real estate investment destination.”

Note: Values depicted are in USD Mn, rounded to the nearest whole number

Co-investment refers to joint funding by foreign and domestic investors

Source: Vestian Research

Jenika Ventures, a fast-growing real estate solutions provider, has announced the launch of its innovative ‘Real Estate Ki Home Delivery’ campaign on the radio, introducing a first-of-its-kind concept designed to transform the way people search for and experience properties in India.

The campaign has been conceptualized to simplify the home-buying journey by delivering personalized property solutions directly to customers in the comfort of their homes. Through this initiative, buyers can avoid the hassle of multiple project visits, long travel hours, and the inconvenience of stepping out repeatedly in scorching weather conditions. Instead, they can explore a wide range of curated property options, receive expert consultation, and experience a high-tech, seamless property discovery process while sitting comfortably with their families at home.

With a strong presence across New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, Jenika Ventures continues to position itself as a customer-first real estate advisory brand focused on convenience, transparency, and customized solutions. The ‘Real Estate Ki Home Delivery’ campaign reflects the company’s commitment to helping homebuyers make informed property decisions through professional guidance, advanced consultation methods, and tailor-made property recommendations.

According to Mr. Abhishek Raj, Founder & CEO of Jenika Ventures, “Homebuyers today want better home-buying experiences that provide straightforward information. The campaign exists to guarantee that customers only need to use our single platform, which we created to provide all their needs. Their personalized property solutions become accessible through a single call.

Traditionally, homebuyers spend weeks visiting multiple projects and comparing options. Through the ‘Real Estate Ki Home Delivery’ campaign, Jenika Ventures brings the entire property-buying experience to customers’ homes, enabling them to explore projects, understand market opportunities, and make informed decisions conveniently with their families.

In addition to expert assistance and convenience, the campaign offers attractive monetary benefits and exclusive advantages for homebuyers, making the property-buying journey more rewarding and customer-friendly.

The radio-led campaign positions Jenika Ventures as a customer-focused real estate partner, offering convenient and personalized property solutions. The launch of ‘Real Estate Ki Home Delivery’ reflects the company’s commitment to redefining home-buying convenience and setting new benchmarks in India’s evolving real estate market.