The latest report from global real estate consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield showcases the robust confidence investors have in the Indian real estate market. The company highlights that investors' confidence in the Indian property market is exceptionally strong. According to their report 'India Capital Markets Q3 2025,' substantial investments amounting to $4.7 billion (approximately ₹39,200 crore) have been made by overseas companies and large institutional investors in the Indian real estate sector during the first nine months (January to September) of 2025.
In essence, major investors still believe that investing in land and property in India is a profitable venture. Although this figure shows a 10% decline compared to last year, it is expected that the total investment for this year will end between $6 billion to $6.5 billion.
Last year saw a slight dip in investments, but optimistic forecasts are predicted for this year.
Mumbai has been a standout with overwhelming foreign investor interest, driving massive growth.
In Mumbai, considerable investments have been made in various types of properties, with the residential sector seeing the highest at $377.6 million, particularly in redevelopment projects. Following this, the office space sector saw a substantial investment of $339.71 million. Meanwhile, logistics and industrial properties received investments of $269.3 million, and mixed-use buildings like office hotels attracted $155 million.
Data centers received investments amounting to $54.6 million, highlighting a growing trend of exploring new investment avenues.
Investors from the United States alone contributed $500 million, while Japanese investors infused $297 million. An additional $398 million was invested by domestic investors. Focusing on the entire country, the share of domestic investors has surged to 48%, demonstrating that Indian investors are now providing significant market support despite global fluctuations. Office properties (35%) remain the top choice for investors, followed by residential (26%), retail/stores (12%), and warehouses/factories (9%).
