Four of the top five global cross-border capital destinations for land and development site investments in the first quarter of 2024 were in Asia Pacific, according to a new report from Colliers.
In India, the institutional investors are largely drawn to completed and pre-leased income-yielding assets due to their ability to provide immediate & steady returns, low risk profile, compliance assurance and lesser exit-related hassles. However, with majority of the large Grade A projects being already funded, investors are also forging partnerships with local developers and investors, in developmental assets spanning across office, residential and industrial segments. The inflow in developmental assets (mainly in the form of platform deals) includes investments in various phases of developmental activity including land acquisition and asset development, etc.
The inflow into developmental assets includes investments directed toward creating new assets from the ground up. These investments span various phases of development, including the formation of platforms, land acquisition, and construction.
Over the last decade, institutional investments across various asset classes in real estate sector have seen promising inflows, bolstered by a wave of infrastructure investments and comprehensive economic reforms. Persistent economic growth, strong demand fundamentals and optimistic business outlook in India relative to its global peers, have enhanced global institutional investor confidence in exploring multiple avenues for investments in India.
With the GDP set to cross USD 5 trillion soon, India offers burgeoning opportunities for real estate investment, both in ready assets and developmental sites. The real estate growth is likely to extend beyond the top 6 cities, covering multiple smaller cities across the country, backed by infrastructure advancements, increased digital penetration and supportive regulatory framework in these cities, offering an array of opportunities for the investors.
