Global real estate investors are showing renewed confidence, with capital steadily returning to Asia-Pacific (APAC) and India, according to Colliers’ 2026 Global Investor Outlook report. The survey of nearly 1,400 institutional investors points to improving liquidity, stabilising pricing and stronger market fundamentals, setting the stage for firmer investment momentum over the next two years.
India continues to strengthen its position as a high-priority destination for global capital, supported by favourable demographics, stable policy conditions and a growing institutional-grade real estate stock. Institutional investments touched USD 4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with full-year inflows projected at USD 5–7 billion. Office and residential assets are set to drive nearly 60 per cent of the year’s deployments.
“India’s real estate sector has displayed remarkable resilience,” said Badal Yagnik, CEO & MD, Colliers India. He expects annual investments to remain in the USD 5–7 billion range in 2025 and 2026, driven by rising urbanisation, economic expansion and a balanced mix of domestic and foreign capital.
APAC Capital Shift
The report notes a decisive global pivot toward APAC, with capital raising for the region rising more than 130 per cent since 2024. APAC now accounts for 11 per cent of global real estate fundraising in the first three quarters of 2025, fuelled by investor appetite for diversification and exposure to innovation-led growth markets. India is among the fastest-rising destinations in this shift.
Industrial and logistics assets remain a top priority for investors across APAC, driven by e-commerce expansion and demand for large-format warehousing. Offices are seeing renewed interest in markets such as Australia, Japan and Singapore, while high-quality retail assets are regaining favour as supply stabilises. Data centres continue to attract increasing allocations, supported by rising digital infrastructure requirements, especially in India.
Market Sentiment Improves
Investor confidence is strengthening across the region, with 64 per cent of surveyed investors expecting improved economic conditions in 2026 and nearly 60 per cent anticipating growth in liquidity and rentals. Sam Harvey-Jones, COO–APAC at Colliers, said capital is moving “toward stability and opportunity” as pricing expectations normalise and fundamentals improve.
With liquidity firming up and core segments showing resilience, Colliers expects intensified competition and higher transaction activity across APAC and India through 2026.