New Delhi, August 6 (ANI): The Asia-Pacific real estate market attracted USD 105 billion in investments during the first half of 2026, marking its strongest first-half performance since 2022, while office assets remained the preferred investment destination across the region and in India, according to a report by Colliers.
The report said office assets attracted USD 40.2 billion in investments across the Asia-Pacific region during the first half of 2026, followed by retail assets at USD 26.7 billion and industrial assets at USD 22.8 billion. Data centers also continued to gain momentum, attracting USD 6.7 billion in investments during the period.
In India, office assets accounted for more than 40% of total real estate investments during the first half of the year, driven primarily by domestic investors. Domestic capital deployment increased 80% year over year and accounted for about 57% of total inflows, while overseas capital inflows rose 24% from a year earlier, contributing approximately 43% of total investments.
According to the report, the combination of stronger domestic participation and a recovery in foreign capital inflows is expected to support sustained real estate investment activity in the coming quarters.
“Office assets continue to attract significant investor interest, supported by broadening demand across multiple occupier segments and strong traction in GCC space uptake as well. In India, during H1 2026, the office segment drove capital deployment, accounting for over 40% of overall investments, primarily led by domestic investors,” said Badal Yagnik, CEO and Managing Director of Colliers India.
The report said the office sector is expected to remain the primary driver of real estate investment in the coming years, supported by robust demand and the growing prominence of office real estate investment trusts (REITs) as developers monetize operational assets and recycle capital into new projects.
At the same time, investors are increasingly expanding beyond office properties into mixed-use developments and alternative asset classes to diversify their exposure across India’s growing real estate market.
At the regional level, the report attributed the strong investment performance to renewed confidence in market liquidity, transparency, and long-term growth prospects. Capital remained concentrated in key markets such as Australia, China, Japan, and Singapore, while investors increasingly directed funds toward traditional sectors, including office, retail, and industrial properties. (ANI)
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