Realty funding flows in India thin
Investment activity
in
India
's
real estate sector
moderated in the first half of 2025 amid challenging
global economic conditions
and
political uncertainties
that have extended
transaction timelines
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However, the market continues to show resilience, with institutional investors remaining active across key asset classes.
Institutional investments in Indian real estate were over $3.1 billion (Rs 26,897 crore) across 30 deals during the first half of 2025, a 37% year-on-year decline, showed data from JLL India.
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