PE investment in real estate sector increases by 36% annually in 2014-17: Report

12 Jul 2018 Evaluate

With a battery of reforms initiated by the government, the private equity (PE) investment in Indian real estate sector has increased by an average 36% annually to reach $8.6 billion (Rs 59,100 crore) in 2017 from $2.5 billion (Rs 17,200 crore) in 2014, according to a private report. The average investment per deal increased almost 2.5 times from $40 million (Rs 270 crore) per deal in 2011 to $102 million (Rs 700 crore) per deal in 2017. 

The series of reforms include implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, infrastructure status to affordable housing projects, demonetisation, interest subvention schemes, relaxation of norms to encourage Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listings and the Goods and Services Tax. The Indian real estate sector was perceived by investors globally as developing in terms of quality assets across segments. However, the reforms and policy decisions over the past couple of years have collectively set a new order and changed the perception of global investors on India.

The report showed that the investments which include platform deals and commitments have grown at a CAGR of 36% from 2014 to 2017. The exuberance continues in the current year with Rs 33,700 crore already being invested in the first half of 2018. While office market has continued to remain strong, a closer look indicates that the once overlooked segments of retail and warehouse have seen a renewed interest from global institutional investors.

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