New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Private equity (PE) investment in India's real estate sector declined 31 per cent year-on-year to USD 1.66 billion during January-September 2026, even as the number of deals increased, according to a report by Knight Frank India.

The sector recorded 31 transactions during the nine months, compared to 24 in the same period last year. However, the average deal size fell 47 per cent to USD 53 million, as there were fewer large-value transactions. Total institutional investment during the period was the lowest in six years.

Domestic investors accounted for 85 per cent of the total investment, contributing USD 1.42 billion, compared to 25 per cent or USD 603 million a year ago. Meanwhile, foreign investment fell to USD ...