India’s real estate sector has recorded a phenomenal rebound in FY 2024–25, with capital-raising activities tripling despite broader market sluggishness. A new report reveals that the sector witnessed a 240% increase in total funds raised, reaching Rs 328,526 million across 17 transactions, up from just Rs 109,554 million in the previous fiscal year.
According to Equirus Capital, this sharp surge was fueled by robust growth in private equity (PE) investments, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and increased deal sizes, indicating renewed institutional interest in the Indian property market.
Interestingly, this spike comes even as publicly listed realty stocks underperformed benchmark indices. While the Sensex rose 7.4%, many real estate stocks lagged behind. However, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) emerged as a bright spot, delivering a 12.2% return, reaffirming their growing role in India’s financial ecosystem.
Experts believe this growth points to deeper institutionalisation of real estate financing. Since FY 2020, REITs and InvITs have collectively raised over Rs 1.6 lakh crore, thanks to rising institutional and retail participation.
April 2025 alone saw four major deals worth USD 372 million, including Eldeco Group’s USD 176 million transaction and DLF’s Kolkata IT SEZ sale at USD 79 million. These deals signal continued traction into FY 2025–26, showcasing the sector’s resilience and long-term growth story.
Commenting on the trend, Equirus Capital’s MD Vijay Agrawal said, “The ongoing surge in capital inflows underlines real estate’s strategic value for PE firms and market investors. The sector is now viewed as a core component of India’s broader economic engine.”
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Source: businessworld.in



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