Amid global economic slowdown, india’s real estate market continues to attract strong investment interest by sandeep ahuja, global ceo, atmosphere living

an interesting observation that has emerged over the last couple of years is the ever expanding role of domestic institutional capital. family offices, private equity funds, local investment platforms are playing a more active role in real estate investments. this helps to keep the deal pipeline going even as the flow of capital from around the world slows down. the participation of domestic players also gives the sector a much firmer financial footing and is also a reflection on the higher confidence in the long term outlook for india real estate.

simultaneously, global investors are also witnessing a paradigm shift in investment flows. capital, which till recently was outflowing from india to other markets such as emirates and global destinations, is now returning to india. investors are becoming more confident about the country’s growth story, stable demand base and focus on flexible regulations making it a more rewarding destination for the long term.

in many of the leading cities, the run up in supply is very strong in the premium and mid premium segments. consumers are demanding larger homes, full fledged amenities and knowledge enabled developments that enhance their lifestyle experiences. this trend continues to support developers building quality homes for consumers who would rather invest in these quality homes.

there are also a number of nris who had previously migrated to other countries but are now interested in repatriating to india or investing in india. as global variables and geopolitics have added to the instability and uncertainty in the global economy, india has emerged as a destination with significant growth and stability. such a fresh influx of nri demand currently is fueling the premium residential segment and evident in the current revival spirits for the long-term prosperity of the sectors.

commercial real estate persists as a strong investor proposition. india continues to attract global organisations to setup and expand their presence. sectors investing in office infrastructure and flexible workspaces, are driving consistent demand in commercial real estate. mumbai, bengaluru, hyderabad and delhi ncr are the major cities witnessing new office leasing and investment activity.

new market segments are also taking off. the boom in e-commerce is fueling demand for logistics and warehousing, while the proliferation of india‘s digital economy is opening up opportunities in the data centers space. similarly, housing in the form of student housing, co-living and healthcare real estate is also beginning to get increased interest from investors.

enhancement of the regulatory framework and higher transparency be used as tools for the promotion of the sector. policy measures and reforms undertaken by different stakeholders for promoting better governance and enhancing investor confidence have helped in bringing credibility and credibility to the sector. greater transparency and accountability will help in attracting institutional investments.

infrastructure is the backbone of property development. the magnitude of the investments happening across various cities is setting off new micro markets as well as improving connectivity. metros, airports, highways and other urban investments are increasing property values and new opportunities for developers and investors.

in addition, a relatively resilient and fast growing economy like india is appealing to an increasing number of domestic and foreign investors to have direct access to the real estate industry. benefiting from high growth levels and continuous urbanization, the country benefits from a growing inflow of investors into this asset class and overall bullishness towards india is a strengthening of investors confidence to invest.

in a time of all global uncertainties, the demand for safe plus long term appreciation opportunities, is of high. india real estate looks a promising avenue right now. the real estate industry has the capacity to weather the storm and hold tight to the bumpy road ahead, something that will greatly aid the growth story of the country.