India's real estate sector is showing steady resilience in 2026 despite some short-term pressures. Institutional investments surged strongly, while luxury demand remains robust even as overall home sales moderated.
Key Highlights:
Institutional Inflows Boom: Investments hit USD 2.9 billion in Q2 CY2026, up 70% YoY (Colliers). Chennai and Bengaluru led with 27% share, mostly in offices. For H1, total inflows reached USD 4.3 billion, up 23%, with domestic investors contributing a record 64% (JLL).
Residential Sales Dip: Sales across top 7 cities fell 6% YoY in Q2 to around 90,700 units due to global uncertainties and seasonal factors. New launches rose 7%. Prices continue to firm up, especially in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR.
