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Domestic investors, REITs drive record $5.1 billion inflows into Indian real estate in Q1
India’s real estate sector recorded strong momentum, with investments hitting a record $5.1 billion in the January–March quarter, driven mainly by domestic investors and rising REIT activity. Capital was largely directed toward office assets and mixed-use development in major cities, reflecting sustained confidence despite global uncertainties.
Capital inflows in Indian real estate rise 72% to record $5.1 bn in January-March: CBRE
Of the total capital inflows during January-March, real estate developers constituted around 42 per cent, closely followed by REITs at about 40 per cent. Investments by REITs surpassed USD 2 billion.
Office assets anchor institutional confidence as PE investments rise in March quarter
Office properties led institutional investment in India's real estate during the first quarter of 2026. Private equity inflows saw a significant increase, with office assets attracting the majority of capital. Investors favored stabilized, income-generating properties. Residential investments remained debt-led. The National Capital Region and Pune attracted most of the investment. Domestic capital played a dominant role.
Sowparnika Projects in talks to raise Rs 500 cr for expansion
Sowparnika Projects is in advanced talks to raise ₹500 crore from investors including WSB Real Estate Partners, ASK Fund Advisors, and HDFC Capital to fund its expansion across South India. The company plans to develop 5.5 million sq ft in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu over the next two years and aims to nearly double its revenue to ₹1,500 crore by FY27.
Buzzing Stock: Real Estate share gains 60% in April, but still down for 2026 and below IPO price
As per its latest shareholding pattern for the quarter that ended in March, Awfis Space Solutions has seen an increase in retail shareholding. As many as 46,000 retail shareholders, or those who have authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh, have a 9.5% stake in the company, compared to the 7.87% they held at the end of the December quarter.
Sammaan Capital sells Rs 5,000 crore loan portfolio to stressed loan aggregator Arcil
Sammaan Capital sold a ₹5,000 crore stressed loan portfolio to Arcil at about a 52% discount, valuing it near ₹2,400 crore in one of the largest such deals of the year. The portfolio includes real estate and mortgage-linked loans that are delayed but not yet classified as NPAs.
Nodwin Gaming eyes IPO momentum, inducts Manish Agarwal to board
Agarwal had steered Nazara through its 2021 listing. Nodwin, backed by the likes of South Korean gaming software developer Krafton Inc and Japan's Sony Group Corp, is working on a pre-IPO fundraise, where it aims to secure capital from new and existing investors.
Aditya Birla Capital among 6 midcap stocks flash bullish signals, indicating possible uptrend
On April 8, six NSE midcap stocks, including Aditya Birla Capital, formed White Marubozu bullish candlestick patterns, signaling strong buying pressure and a potential uptrend, highlighting trader optimism for continued price momentum.
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.
Private banks remain structurally stronger despite PSU gains: IME Capital
Ashi Anand, Founder & CEO of IME Capital, said private sector banks remain structurally stronger than PSU banks despite the latter gaining market share in recent years. He believes high-quality private banks still justify premium valuations, with SBI being a notable PSU exception. Anand added that IME Capital has raised 10–15% cash amid geopolitical uncertainty, trimming exposure to IT services and real estate, while remaining positive on digital platform businesses for the long term.
AURUM sells buildings worth Rs 112 cr to fund its AI-led PropTech platforms
The transaction forms part of Aurum PropTech's broader strategic shift toward AI-driven PropTech platforms, with the company committing significant capital toward building advanced artificial intelligence capabilities across the real estate ecosystem. The proceeds from the transaction will further strengthen Aurum's growing AI investment pool and support the accelerated development of intelligent digital infrastructure for the real estate sector.
Outperforming Aditya Birla Group stock can rise another 21%, Kotak says
Aditya Birla Capital operates as a diversified financial conglomerate. Most of its value lies in its flagship diversified NBFC business, which has assets under management (AUM) of ₹1.5 lakh crore.