ET Graphics: India ranks 7th globally for cross-border land & development investments in Q1 2025
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India ranked seventh among global destinations for cross-border investments in land and development in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from Canada-based professional services from Colliers. It was among the seven Asia-Pacific APAC ) markets that dominated the top 10 global destinations for such investments. Singapore , Japan and Hong Kong were among the top global sources of capital, while Japan and Australia led investments in land and development assets.
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