Mumbai-Delhi among top 10 preferred markets; Asia-Pacific region surveyed for foreign investment
New Delhi| Mumbai and Delhi are among the top-10 most preferred markets in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of cross-border investment. Mumbai is at fifth place and Delhi is at eighth place. Asia-Pacific markets have seen an improvement in net buying intent, rising to 13 percent, CBRE India said in a survey released on Friday. More than half of respondents have prioritized buying more real estate in 2025. In India too, net buying sentiment has reached three percent. Investors in India want to invest in all asset classes including office, residential, industrial and data centers.
Tokyo ranks first among the top-10 preferred markets in the Asia-Pacific region in cross-border investment. Sydney is in second place, Singapore is in third place and Ho Chi Minh City is in fourth place. Along with Delhi, Seoul, Osaka and Hanoi are also at eighth place.
India leads as a global destination
CBRE Chairman-CEO Anshuman Magazine said, the significant increase in capital investment by foreign investors across various asset classes is a testament to India’s growing prominence as a global real estate destination. Capital inflows are expected to continue in both established and new sectors of the realty market. Demand for e-commerce and quick supply services will boost the logistics industry.
Record equity investment of $11.4 billion in the country
According to CBRE, total equity investment in the Indian real estate sector reached an all-time high of $11.4 billion in 2024, a strong 54 percent year-on-year growth. Singapore, the US and Canada accounted for more than 25 per cent of total equity investments in the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore alone had the highest contribution at 36 per cent.
