New Delhi, Sep 18: India’s real estate market has strengthened its position globally, moving up five places to 26th in the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), according to the report released by JLL and LaSalle.
The improvement places India in the “Transparent” category and makes it the biggest improver in the Asia-Pacific region this year. The index assesses real estate markets on factors such as market information, regulation, transaction processes, listed property markets and sustainability.
The report highlights the growing formalisation of India’s real estate sector, supported by stronger regulations, digital land records, improving market information and deeper institutional participation. These changes are making property markets more structured and easier for investors and businesses to assess.
One of the most notable improvements was recorded in the regulatory and legal segment, where India moved from 37th to 19th globally. According to the report, the progress has been supported by the maturing RERA framework, foreign investment reforms and the development of digital land-registration systems.
The improvement in transparency comes alongside strong investment activity in the Indian property market. Private equity investment in real estate reached $10.5 billion in 2025, an increase of 17 per cent from the previous year. Investment during the first half of 2026 stood at $4.3 billion, up 25 per cent year-on-year, according to the report.
India’s office REIT market has also expanded significantly. The operational office REIT stock increased from 104 million square feet in 2024 to 164 million square feet in 2026. The report noted that nearly half of the country’s Grade A office stock is now considered suitable for REIT structures.
Greater transparency can help businesses and investors make decisions with better access to market information. Clearer regulations and more reliable data can reduce uncertainty around property investments, while digital systems can make transactions and due diligence more efficient.
The benefits can also extend to developers, financial institutions and other businesses connected with real estate. A more organised property market can support demand for construction, building materials, financial services, professional services and technology solutions.
Sustainability is becoming another important part of the sector’s development. India’s sustainability ranking improved to 27th globally, while the share of green-certified Grade A office space rose from around 39 per cent in 2020 to 66 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to the report.
The report also points to growing opportunities in newer segments of real estate. India’s data-centre capacity is projected to increase from 1.6 GW to 6 GW by 2029, creating significant demand for investment and supporting the expansion of digital infrastructure.
Overall, India’s improved position in the global transparency ranking reflects the continuing evolution of its real estate market. As regulation, digitalisation, investment structures and market disclosures improve, greater transparency can help strengthen the foundation for long-term investment and growth across India’s property sector.
