In search of predictable returns, pvt equity funds step up office asset play in Q1

In Q1 2026, private equity funds significantly increased investments in Indian office properties, prioritizing leased and stabilized assets. This trend exposes investors to potential financial and operational risks due to over-reliance on commercial real estate amid economic uncertainty. Regulatory and market shifts could further destabilize these investments.

Institutional investors focused on office properties in India during the first quarter of 2026. Private equity inflows increased significantly, with office assets attracting the majority of the capital. Investors preferred leased and near-stabilized propertie…