Mumbai, April 16 -- Private equity (PE) investment in India's real estate sector rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, reaching USD 637 million across nine deals, according to a report by real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank India.

This marks more than a twofold increase compared to USD 300 million recorded across three deals in the same period last year, indicating a pickup in transaction activity.

However, the report noted that investment momentum remains selective, with domestic capital continuing to drive the majority of deals amid persistent global uncertainties.

The office segment emerged as the dominant asset class, attracting USD 529 million, or 83 per cent of total investments, across four transactions. All deals inv...