India’s real estate sector is witnessing a massive investment wave, with ₹62,000 crore pumped into land acquisitions across metros. Developers secured 2,335 acres in 134 deals, setting the stage for a surge in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

India's real estate landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as tier-2 and tier-3 cities now account for nearly half of all land acquisitions by developers. This emerging trend, backed by a 20% surge in housing sales and 43% growth in the primary market, signals a fundamental reorientation.

K Raheja Corp has added the iconic Bayside Mall to its portfolio. Located in South Mumbai's plush Tardeo locality, the mall spans over one-third of an acre and boasts a built-up area of 17,345 sq ft.

In the next two years, House of Hiranandani, led by Surendra Hiranandani, would invest approximately ₹12,500 crore to increase its development footprint by 10 million square feet in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This strategic expansion will include acquisitions and greenfield ventures.

Table Space, a managed workspace provider, will spend $100 million (₹840 crore) in office assets, include a ₹450 crore agreement with Panchshil Realty for 900,000 square feet of space in Pune. Table Space will make many acquisitions to extend its presence in India's main cities.

Nearly a third of Godrej's extensive 3,000-acre land holdings, which have been part of the family assets since the early 1940s after acquisitions through government auctions and subsequent plot purchases, is poised for development.

In a symbol of Gurugram's rise as India's real estate capital, Godrej, Oberoi, Adani, and DLF have begun building luxury residential projects in the city. Prestige and Sobha are also competing in the city's property market, which is booming and attracting attention.

Nexus Select Trust, the Blackstone Group's retail arm, is poised to expand in India. The agreement to buy 1 million square feet of malls in Hyderabad from L&T Metro is valued at ₹1,100 crore. This massive purchase comprises the E-Galleria Mall in Moosarambagh, the L&T Metro Mall in Punjagutta.

The Indian real estate industry had a great 2023! Indian property markets saw some of the largest transactions ever. Lots of action—acquisitions, IPOs, new project launches. 2023 has set up the Indian real estate sector for future growth.