Equity investments in Indian real estate are set to cross $10 billion (₹1,000 crore) for the first time. Inflows reached $8.9 billion from January to September 2024, up 46% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic investor participation and a jump in deal volumes to 200 from 151 in 2023.

Mid-sized property developers in India are adapting to the evolving real estate landscape by leveraging local expertise to deliver niche, high-quality developments, regaining ground after 2017's consolidation by large corporations.

HDFC Bank, in a strategic move to streamline its portfolio, plans to sell key commercial and residential properties acquired from its 2023 merger with HDFC. Expected to generate around ₹3,000 crore, this divestment signals a shift towards core banking operations and digital growth.

Mumbai's luxury residential sector is a worldwide symbol of grandeur. Channel partners link developers and selective purchasers in this private sector, notably in the ultra-premium category, where knowledge and networks account for over 60% of transactions.

India’s real estate market is booming, with opportunities spanning residential, commercial, and luxury properties. Real estate professionals must employ an expansive range of lead generation methods to attract and nurture potential buyers in a competitive market.

Indian real estate IPOs have gained pace due to high demand in residential, commercial, and retail industries. Real estate IPOs generated ₹13,553 crore in 2024, a significant rise from the previous year, as firms use capital markets for growth.

In the September quarter, institutional inflows into India's real estate market showed high confidence from local and foreign investors. Colliers reported a 6.8-fold increase in office investments to $600 million in Q3 2024.

Mumbai, India's biggest and most expensive real estate market, is breaking records in 2024. In the first nine months, property registrations increased by 12%, surpassing 105,000 deals, while stamp duty revenues increased by 6%, reaching over ₹8,892 crore.

Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, an alternative investment management business, will launch its first real estate debt fund to invest in India's top eight property markets, raising around ₹1,000 crore. The Arnya Real Estate Fund—Debt offers a ₹1,000 crore green-shoe option.

In 2024, Mumbai sold 21 of 25 ultra-luxury properties in India's top 25 cities. HNIs and ultra-HNIs drove demand for mansions exceeding Rs 40 crore, worth Rs 2,443 crore. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Bengaluru became luxury property hotspots as transactions increased.

In the June quarter, India's top 21 listed real estate developers sold approximately ₹35,000 crore in homes, with Godrej homes having the largest sales bookings. This strong result shows rising customer demand for premium properties.

Hyderabad's residential market is changing. Hyderabad Luxury property sales and launches dominate the market. Mid-end units made up more than half of yearly sales until 2021, but this trend has changed.

Real estate consultant Anarock reports that residential property prices in India's top seven cities have risen 45% in five years. Due to increased demand and fresh supplies, some micro marketplaces have seen price spikes of up to 90%.

Golden Growth vehicle (GGF), a category-II alternative investment vehicle, aims to collect 400 crore for land purchase in South Delhi to create luxury apartments. After its first financing round, the fund bought property in South Delhi's posh Anand Niketan residential complex.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has seen real estate prices jump 48% in five years. MMR has become one of India's hottest real estate markets due to reduced unsold inventory and rising demand. A detailed look at what caused this massive surge.