New Delhi, July 16 -- India's real estate sector recorded equity capital inflows of USD 8.5 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year rise as compared with USD 6.4 billion in H1 2025. This represents the highest half-yearly figure on record for the industry, according to a report by CBRE. The growth was underpinned by sustained momentum in land and development site acquisitions, along with built-up office assets.

Data from the report noted that total inflows stood at USD 3.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, remaining broadly stable compared with the same quarter in the previous year. During this quarter, land and development sites alongside built-up office assets collectively accounted for about 94 per c...