Singapore's CapitaLand Plans Major India Expansion
Real Estate

Singapore's CapitaLand Plans Major India Expansion

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), one of Singapore's largest real estate investment managers, has announced plans to significantly expand its investments in India. The company aims to more than double its India portfolio by 2028, signaling its confidence in the country?s burgeoning real estate market.

Current Portfolio and Growth Target: CLI currently manages assets worth USD 3.3 billion in India. With its sights set on future growth, the company is targeting a dramatic increase in its India investment kitty to over USD 7 billion by 2028. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on India's strong economic growth and increasing demand for real estate across sectors.

Focus on Key Real Estate Segments: The expansion will focus primarily on commercial and logistics real estate, areas where demand is rapidly growing due to India?s booming digital economy and rising consumption patterns. Additionally, CLI will explore opportunities in data centers, a sector that has gained significant traction with the rise of cloud computing and digital services.

Growth Strategy: CLI?s strategy in India is driven by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company plans to continue expanding its presence in Tier-1 cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad, which are experiencing rapid urbanization and increasing demand for office spaces and industrial logistics hubs.

Sustainability Focus: In line with global trends, CapitaLand also plans to integrate sustainable development principles into its projects in India. The company will emphasize energy-efficient buildings and green certifications, which are increasingly in demand among environmentally-conscious tenants and investors.

Leadership Insights: CLI?s India expansion aligns with the company's broader goal of diversifying its portfolio across high-growth markets in Asia. CLI?s CEO has expressed confidence in India?s long-term growth trajectory and sees the country as a crucial pillar in its global strategy.

India?s Real Estate Boom: India's real estate sector has been a hotbed for global investments, thanks to government reforms, a young population, and rapid urbanization. With major multinational companies setting up operations in India, the demand for commercial real estate, logistics, and office spaces has surged.

Investment Rationale: The expansion is part of CLI?s strategy to leverage India?s favorable macroeconomic conditions and its position as one of the fastest-growing economies. India?s evolving business landscape, along with increasing urban migration, makes it a key target for real estate investment in the region.

CapitaLand?s bold plan to more than double its investment in India by 2028 highlights the growing confidence of global investors in India?s thriving real estate market. As the company ramps up its expansion, its focus on commercial, logistics, and data center assets will help it secure a larger share of India?s real estate boom.

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), one of Singapore's largest real estate investment managers, has announced plans to significantly expand its investments in India. The company aims to more than double its India portfolio by 2028, signaling its confidence in the country?s burgeoning real estate market. Current Portfolio and Growth Target: CLI currently manages assets worth USD 3.3 billion in India. With its sights set on future growth, the company is targeting a dramatic increase in its India investment kitty to over USD 7 billion by 2028. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on India's strong economic growth and increasing demand for real estate across sectors. Focus on Key Real Estate Segments: The expansion will focus primarily on commercial and logistics real estate, areas where demand is rapidly growing due to India?s booming digital economy and rising consumption patterns. Additionally, CLI will explore opportunities in data centers, a sector that has gained significant traction with the rise of cloud computing and digital services. Growth Strategy: CLI?s strategy in India is driven by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company plans to continue expanding its presence in Tier-1 cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad, which are experiencing rapid urbanization and increasing demand for office spaces and industrial logistics hubs. Sustainability Focus: In line with global trends, CapitaLand also plans to integrate sustainable development principles into its projects in India. The company will emphasize energy-efficient buildings and green certifications, which are increasingly in demand among environmentally-conscious tenants and investors. Leadership Insights: CLI?s India expansion aligns with the company's broader goal of diversifying its portfolio across high-growth markets in Asia. CLI?s CEO has expressed confidence in India?s long-term growth trajectory and sees the country as a crucial pillar in its global strategy. India?s Real Estate Boom: India's real estate sector has been a hotbed for global investments, thanks to government reforms, a young population, and rapid urbanization. With major multinational companies setting up operations in India, the demand for commercial real estate, logistics, and office spaces has surged. Investment Rationale: The expansion is part of CLI?s strategy to leverage India?s favorable macroeconomic conditions and its position as one of the fastest-growing economies. India?s evolving business landscape, along with increasing urban migration, makes it a key target for real estate investment in the region. CapitaLand?s bold plan to more than double its investment in India by 2028 highlights the growing confidence of global investors in India?s thriving real estate market. As the company ramps up its expansion, its focus on commercial, logistics, and data center assets will help it secure a larger share of India?s real estate boom.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India Spent Rs 1.5 Tn on Smart Cities in Past 10 Years

The Indian government launched the Smart Cities Mission on June 15, 2015, with the goal of transforming urban infrastructure across the country. As of April 11, 2025, ten years since its inception, over Rs 1.5 trillion has been spent on 7,504 completed projects, representing 94 per cent of the total planned projects valued at more than Rs 1.64 trillion. An additional Rs 131.42 billion worth of projects are currently under implementation. According to data from SBI Research, 92 per cent of the funds were utilised across 21 major states, with Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra together ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Hyundai’s EcoGram Converts Gurugram’s Waste to Clean Energy

Hyundai’s EcoGram, a biogas plant and material recovery facility located in Gurugram, Haryana, has been established to support circular economy initiatives. The facility collects both wet and dry waste from 20 bulk waste generators, including residential welfare associations (RWAs), corporate offices, and commercial complexes, with assistance from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG). At the facility, the collected waste undergoes processing—wet waste is converted into biogas, which is then used to generate electricity, while dry waste is sorted for recycling. Since its inception,..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Metro Line 8 DPR Nears Completion; CIDCO to Float Rs 200 Bn Tenders

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) is nearing completion of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Line 8, commonly known as the Gold Line. This strategic 34.9-kilometre corridor is set to link Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Estimated to cost around Rs 200 billion, the project is being developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Once completed, Metro Line 8 will become Mumbai's second such corridor after Metro Line 1. CIDCO plans to float tenders once ..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?