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The Indian real estate sector has undergone significant transitions recently, with the evolution of the residential and commercial segments revealing divergent factors in the context of economic, demographic and technological changes. Developing a thorough understanding of these two segments will be helpful in assessing how the future will be impacted in terms of growth and future investment opportunities given India’s rapidly evolving urban landscape.

Demand Trends

Residential: Following the pandemic, there was a heightened demand for Indian homebuying that has been driven by remote working conditions and the desire for space.

Commercial: Office leasing is starting to recover following the reopening of Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, with a stated increase concerning demand. Growth and demand for warehouse space is undergoing double-digit absorption growth due to e-commerce growth.

Price Appreciation

In the last 5-10 years, there has been continual price appreciation in residential properties, particularly mid-income apartments.

Commercial real estate has exhibited much higher, but volatile growth in premium office projects and warehousing in metropolitan areas averaging approximately 10-15% CAGR.

Future Outlook

The future of the residential real estate market is expected to see continued volume growth due to the increase in end-user demand and to affordability products. The mid-income and premium housing segments are the primary drivers of this growth. The Commercial Real Estate sector is expected to continue to lead the way in both rental yields and Institutional investment as a result of increased activity in the IT/ITeS industry, Global Customer Centers, Warehouses, Retail Hubs, and Industrial Corridor development.