Indian Real Estate Sees 5x Jump in Deal Values in Q1 2025: GTB
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Indian Real Estate Sees 5x Jump in Deal Values in Q1 2025: GTB

According to the Grant Thornton Bharat Real Estate/REITs Dealtracker, Q1 2025, India’s  real estate sector witnessed a robust surge in deal activity, with 28 transactions totaling $1.2 billion— reflecting a remarkable 133% year-on-year growth in volumes and more than a five-fold jump in values  compared to Q1 2024. This momentum came despite a subdued IPO and QIP landscape, reflecting sustained  investor confidence in the sector. While overall values were down 51% quarter-on-quarter due to the absence  of large QIP deals seen in Q4 2024, strong private equity and M&A activity kept investor sentiment buoyant,  supported by six large-ticket PE deals driving 77% of the total deal value. 
Shabala Shinde, Partner & Real Estate Leader, at Grant Thornton Bharat, commented on the deal  activity, “The real estate sector kicked off 2025 on a strong note, with private equity driving nearly 90% of the  total deal activity this quarter. What stands out is the growing role of REITs in consolidating income generating commercial and retail assets, and the emergence of small and medium REITs as a game-changer  for broader capital markets access. Despite a muted IPO and QIP environment, institutional interest remains  robust—reflecting confidence in the sector’s fundamentals and strategic shift towards operationally resilient,  tech-enabled assets.” 
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) landscape: M&A activity held steady in terms of volumes during Q1  2025, recording 11 deals valued at $137 million. However, deal values saw a sharp 56% decline  compared to the previous quarter, primarily due to the absence of large-ticket transactions. Only two deals  crossed the $20 million mark, together accounting for $121 million, significantly lower than the five  such deals worth $273 million in Q4 2024. Domestic consolidation continued to dominate the M&A  landscape, contributing 91% of deal volumes and 53% of the total values. The standout transaction for the  quarter was an inbound deal in the residential development segment—Mitsubishi Estate Co.'s acquisition of a  49% stake in Birla Estate for $64 million. Nitco Ltd emerged as a key player this quarter, executing four  domestic acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy. 
Private Equity (PE) landscape: PE activity saw a strong resurgence in Q1 2025, with 17 deals totalling $ 1.05 billion—marking an 89% increase in volumes and a six-fold rise in values compared to Q1 2024.  Accounting for 88% of the total deal value this quarter, PE investments were the dominant source of capital  inflow into the sector. The average deal size rose significantly to $62 million, the third highest on record,  indicating a shift toward larger, more strategic investments. Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust stood out  with two major commercial investments worth $163 million, reinforcing institutional investor confidence  in income-generating assets. The rebound in PE activity signals sustained appetite for high-quality real estate,  especially in the commercial segment. 
Initial Public Offering (IPO) & Qualified Institution Placements (QIP) Landscape: The sector saw  subdued IPO and QIP activity, reflecting the broader market trend of slowed public fundraising. Unlike the  previous quarter, which recorded three IPOs and four QIPs collectively valued at $2 billion, this quarter  saw minimal activity on both fronts. The sharp dip reflects a cautious approach by developers and investors  alike amid shifting market dynamics, even as private equity and M&A activity remain robust. This muted  performance suggests a temporary pause in public market participation, with capital inflows being largely  driven by private channels during the quarter.

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According to the Grant Thornton Bharat Real Estate/REITs Dealtracker, Q1 2025, India’s  real estate sector witnessed a robust surge in deal activity, with 28 transactions totaling $1.2 billion— reflecting a remarkable 133% year-on-year growth in volumes and more than a five-fold jump in values  compared to Q1 2024. This momentum came despite a subdued IPO and QIP landscape, reflecting sustained  investor confidence in the sector. While overall values were down 51% quarter-on-quarter due to the absence  of large QIP deals seen in Q4 2024, strong private equity and M&A activity kept investor sentiment buoyant,  supported by six large-ticket PE deals driving 77% of the total deal value. Shabala Shinde, Partner & Real Estate Leader, at Grant Thornton Bharat, commented on the deal  activity, “The real estate sector kicked off 2025 on a strong note, with private equity driving nearly 90% of the  total deal activity this quarter. What stands out is the growing role of REITs in consolidating income generating commercial and retail assets, and the emergence of small and medium REITs as a game-changer  for broader capital markets access. Despite a muted IPO and QIP environment, institutional interest remains  robust—reflecting confidence in the sector’s fundamentals and strategic shift towards operationally resilient,  tech-enabled assets.” Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) landscape: M&A activity held steady in terms of volumes during Q1  2025, recording 11 deals valued at $137 million. However, deal values saw a sharp 56% decline  compared to the previous quarter, primarily due to the absence of large-ticket transactions. Only two deals  crossed the $20 million mark, together accounting for $121 million, significantly lower than the five  such deals worth $273 million in Q4 2024. Domestic consolidation continued to dominate the M&A  landscape, contributing 91% of deal volumes and 53% of the total values. The standout transaction for the  quarter was an inbound deal in the residential development segment—Mitsubishi Estate Co.'s acquisition of a  49% stake in Birla Estate for $64 million. Nitco Ltd emerged as a key player this quarter, executing four  domestic acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy. Private Equity (PE) landscape: PE activity saw a strong resurgence in Q1 2025, with 17 deals totalling $ 1.05 billion—marking an 89% increase in volumes and a six-fold rise in values compared to Q1 2024.  Accounting for 88% of the total deal value this quarter, PE investments were the dominant source of capital  inflow into the sector. The average deal size rose significantly to $62 million, the third highest on record,  indicating a shift toward larger, more strategic investments. Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust stood out  with two major commercial investments worth $163 million, reinforcing institutional investor confidence  in income-generating assets. The rebound in PE activity signals sustained appetite for high-quality real estate,  especially in the commercial segment. Initial Public Offering (IPO) & Qualified Institution Placements (QIP) Landscape: The sector saw  subdued IPO and QIP activity, reflecting the broader market trend of slowed public fundraising. Unlike the  previous quarter, which recorded three IPOs and four QIPs collectively valued at $2 billion, this quarter  saw minimal activity on both fronts. The sharp dip reflects a cautious approach by developers and investors  alike amid shifting market dynamics, even as private equity and M&A activity remain robust. This muted  performance suggests a temporary pause in public market participation, with capital inflows being largely  driven by private channels during the quarter.Image source:freepressjournal

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