The industrial and warehousing sector emerged as the dominant contributor to these investments, attracting a significant USD 2.5 billion. This represents a staggering 190% increase from the previous year and accounts for 39% of the total real estate investments. The office segment, which brought in USD 2.3 billion or 36% of total investments, closely followed the industrial sector in terms of inflows.

This surge in industrial and warehousing investments is primarily driven by robust manufacturing growth, improvements in logistics infrastructure, and India’s increasing position as a global manufacturing hub. Interestingly, more than 80% of these investments were sourced from foreign investors.

The residential real estate sector also performed well in 2024, with investments reaching USD 1.1 billion, marking a 46% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to strong domestic demand for housing.

Meanwhile, mixed-use properties saw a significant shift in investment patterns, with an impressive 822% rise in inflows, reflecting the evolving nature of investment trends in the Indian real estate market.

Domestic investors played a key role in driving the 2024 investment growth, contributing nearly one-third of the total inflows. These domestic investments increased by 27% YoY, with the fourth quarter of 2024 witnessing an especially strong performance. In Q4, investments reached USD 1.9 billion, more than double the amount seen in the same period of 2023. During this quarter, domestic investments accounted for 43% of the total, signaling increased confidence among Indian investors while international interest remained strong.

Foreign investments continued to dominate the Indian real estate market, contributing 66% of the total inflows. Of these foreign investments, investors from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region made up nearly one-third, underscoring India’s growing appeal to global investors.

Mumbai captured the largest share of real estate investments in 2024, totaling USD 1.6 billion or 24% of the overall investments. The office sector led Mumbai’s real estate investments, making up 58% of the total, followed by industrial and warehousing investments at 20%.

Other major cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi NCR, attracted significant investment, each accounting for 8-9% of total inflows. Cities such as Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata also witnessed strong YoY growth in investments, particularly in the industrial and warehousing segments.

A notable trend in 2024 was the rise in multi-city deals, which accounted for 39% of the total real estate investments. This indicates a more balanced distribution of capital across India’s major real estate markets.

Badal Yagnik, CEO of Colliers India, commented, “APAC investors drove nearly one-third of the foreign inflows into the country’s real estate sector in 2024. Looking ahead, Tier-I cities will continue to attract the majority of capital, aided by government support for infrastructure development and the ‘Make in India’ initiative. While global investor confidence is expected to remain high, 2025 is likely to see increased capital deployment from domestic players across office, residential, and industrial segments.”

Vimal Nadar, Senior Director and Head of Research at Colliers India, added, “With the scale-up of manufacturing and continued healthy consumption levels, both domestic and global investments are expected to flow into ready-to-use and developmental industrial assets in the future.”

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The technology sector led the charge, attracting USD 6.50 billion, which marks a significant 52.5% year-over-year growth. Investments in the consumer discretionary sector followed closely at USD 2.30 billion, reflecting a 32.2% increase, while the financial sector saw a slight decline to USD 2.20 billion. Some of the largest deals included KiranaKart Technologies (Zepto) raising USD 1.3 billion and Poolside AI SAS securing USD 500 million.

Industry leaders are optimistic about the venture capital landscape in India continuing to grow into 2025. Experts foresee an increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) and more activity in late-stage funding rounds, as cautious investors gradually begin to deploy capital. Notable figures in the startup ecosystem, such as Bhaskar Majumdar and Sajith Pai, predict a positive shift in the market as conditions ease.

Despite concerns about India’s economic reliance on the “India1” segment—around 30 million households that significantly contribute to the country’s GDP—confidence remains strong, buoyed by strong savings rates and capital inflows. Emerging industries, including electric mobility and green hydrogen, present new opportunities, while traditional sectors like fintech and e-commerce continue to capture investor attention.

Moreover, deep tech areas such as robotics, drones, and semiconductor technologies, which are driven by intellectual property (IP), are gaining momentum. As the global landscape evolves, experts anticipate challenges and opportunities arising from shifts in international capital flows, particularly in the wake of the new US administration’s policies.

In contrast, China’s venture capital sector has experienced a notable slowdown in 2024, with 2,313 deals and USD 32.3 billion in disclosed funding between January and November, according to a report by GlobalData. This marks a significant decline, with a 23.1% drop in deal volume and a 22.5% decrease in funding value compared to the same period in 2023.

While the downturn in China’s VC ecosystem reflects a tough year influenced by regulatory crackdowns, macroeconomic challenges, and subdued market conditions, the country remains a significant player globally. China accounted for 15.2% of all global VC deals and 13.6% of total funding value during this period.

Key deals in China included substantial investments such as USD 1.5 billion raised by Changxin Technology, USD 1.4 billion secured by AVATR, and USD 1.1 billion raised by IM Motors. Despite the challenges, these deals underline China’s continued importance in the global venture capital market, second only to the United States in both deal volume and value.

As the venture capital landscape evolves in India and globally, both challenges and opportunities await investors, entrepreneurs, and industries across various sectors. The focus on high-growth areas like technology and deep tech is expected to drive further interest in Indian startups in the coming year.

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