NEW DELHI: The Indian real estate sector recorded private equity investments of $5. 1 billion through 29 deals across the office, warehousing, residential and retail segments in 2022. This was 17% lower than the $6. 2 billion clocked in 2021.
In its latest research report, property consultancy firm Knight Frank India noted that due to the rising inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical unrest, investors turned more cautious this year. This resulted in a decline in PE investments in the country.
The office sector continued to remain the favoured asset class constituting 45% of the total PE investments during 2022. The share of the warehousing segment stood at 37%, the second highest. The share of residential and retail in the total investment pie was at 12%and 6% respectively. Mumbai received the highest investments across sectors, accounting for 41% of the total investments, followed by NCR with 15%.
In its latest research report, property consultancy firm Knight Frank India noted that due to the rising inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical unrest, investors turned more cautious this year. This resulted in a decline in PE investments in the country.
The office sector continued to remain the favoured asset class constituting 45% of the total PE investments during 2022. The share of the warehousing segment stood at 37%, the second highest. The share of residential and retail in the total investment pie was at 12%and 6% respectively. Mumbai received the highest investments across sectors, accounting for 41% of the total investments, followed by NCR with 15%.