In a significant surge, foreign institutional investments in Indian real estate rose three-fold to $26.6 billion in the 2017-22 period, primarily driven by the USA and Canada, reveals a report by Colliers India. The report credits structural and policy reforms fostering transparency and easy business operations for this uptick. Despite a dip in domestic investments, India's favourable demographics, deep digital talent pool, progressive policies, and infrastructure advancements have all contributed to making it an attractive choice for global investors.
A significant surge in foreign institutional investments has been observed in the Indian real estate sector, marking an impressive three-fold increase to $26.6 billion in the 2017-22 period, as reported by Colliers India. This rise is primarily driven by substantial investments from North American powerhouses, USA and Canada, accounting for 70% of the total inflow.
A raft of major structural and policy reforms fostering transparency and facilitating ease of business operations have been instrumental in this shift. It's evident that the recent overhaul of the industry has successfully attracted an increasing volume of foreign investments over the past few years.
The comprehensive report by Colliers India, titled "High on Investors' Agenda", was released last Friday. It delves into the myriad factors that make India an appealing choice for global investors. In essence, the report reveals that the total institutional investments in real estate catapulted to $32.9 billion in the 2017-22 period, up from $25.8 billion in the 2011-16 period.
A deeper dive into the data shows that foreign institutional inflow burgeoned from $8.2 billion to a staggering $26.6 billion. However, domestic investors seemed to have adopted a cautious stance as investments dipped to $6.3 billion from $17.6 billion.
The foreign funding picture was dominated by the USA and Canada. The inflow from the USA more than tripled from $3.7 billion to $11.1 billion, while investments from Canada experienced a dramatic rise to $7.5 billion from a mere $0.5 billion. Furthermore, Singapore also contributed substantially, with inflows tripling to $6 billion during 2017-22 from $2.1 billion in the previous period.
The office sector has been the top recipient of foreign inflows, accounting for 45% of the total investments during 2017-22. The industrial sector has also witnessed a significant rise in foreign investments, with a whopping 87% of the total investments received in industrial and warehousing during the same period.
In conclusion, the robust economic fundamentals, strategic partnerships, and emerging investment themes have been crucial in shaping India's consistent rise in the Asian market. However, it's pertinent to ensure that this momentum is sustained through continuous policy reforms and nurturing of a conducive business environment. The Indian real estate sector, evidently, is on an upward trajectory, promising a prosperous future.
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