Figure 2.4: How is real estate investment activity likely to change in 2026?
ow spiemot osuen e pue Anew jeuonsu buseaou q pauidsapun s! yoono sui dea snoad au u 2026, as we expect an influx of institutional capital from international sovereign and pension funds, alongside a resilient, long-term capital flows. While domestic capital accounted for most of the investment activity in 2025, strengthening domestic fund and Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) ecosystem. High absorption levels in office leasing are creating increasingly competitive conditions for both global and localfunds. CBRE's latest investorintentions survey international capital is expected to re-engage more actively this year, driven by clearer deployment strategies and indicates that the office sector remains the preferred asset class, with ~42% of investors indicating a willingness to base amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties. India-based responses to CBRE's 2026 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions portfolio stability, investor interest in value-add strategies remains robust. Investors are willing to acquire older assets for Furthermore,the strategic engagement on trade and tarifframeworks with the United States is expected to reinforce refurbishment to capture rental premiums, accepting calibrated vacancy risk to revitalise these assets. According to the investor confidence by providing much-needed visibility on cross-border conditions.This sentiment is expected to further anchor demand for GCCs, logistics, and industrial development. Concurrently,the government's focus on infrastructure leading investors are decisively undertaking development risks, driven by strong office market take-up and the sector's and policy incentives continues to expand opportunities across established and alternative segments. With the rise of clear growth trajectory. They are actively committing capitalto greenfield office projects, contributing towards the next institutionalisation. Expanding capital pools and widening development corridors are further strengthening India's o-Y growth in 20252, suggesting continued momentum in opportunistic investment strategies. position as a resilient, opportunity-rich yet complex real estate market. 1.2026 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions Survey, January 2026(India-specific responses);2. Real Capital Analytics, CBRE Research, Q12026