Institutional investments in realty hit three-year high

Institutional investments in India's real estate sector surged to a three-year high of $2.5 billion in the June quarter, primarily driven by robust activity in the industrial and warehousing, and residential segments, according to Colliers. The industrial and warehousing segment attracted the majority of investments at $1.5 billion, marking an 11-fold increase from Q2 2023, while the residential segment also experienced significant growth. Conversely, investments in the office sector plummeted 83%. Foreign investors, particularly from the US and UAE, were prominent contributors in the market, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.