India shines as global real estate investors plan $144 bn spend in 2026: Survey
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Mumbai: Global institutional investors are set to deploy $144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, marking a clear rebound in investment activity, and India is emerging as an increasingly relevant destination for global capital seeking scale, income visibility and long-term growth, a report showed on Wednesday.
Knight Frank’s latest ‘Active Capital Survey’ revealed that 87 per cent of investors (by AUM) intend to increase direct commercial real estate investment in 2026, while 62 per cent expect to be net buyers, highlighting strong acquisition appetite globally.
The resurgence of investor interest is being led globally by a renewed focus on Core and Core-plus strategies, with $37 billion of planned global investment targeting Core assets.
“Global capital is returning, but it is far more disciplined than in previous cycles, India is increasingly being viewed as a defensive growth market, supported by strong occupier demand, improving asset quality and long-term structural drivers,” said Shishir Baijal, International Partners, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India.
