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India has secured a spot among the top 10 global destinations for cross-border land investments, attracting $735 million. The APAC region dominates this sector, accounting for 80% of global activity, with China leading the way. Despite a slight dip in India’s share, investor confidence remains strong due to long-term growth potential. The report highlights shifting global interest towards APAC, including India, as traditional safe havens like North America see declines.

Key Points: India Ranks Among Top 10 for Cross-Border Land Investments

  • India ranks 7th globally with $735M in land investments
  • APAC leads with 80% of cross-border activity
  • China dominates but India holds steady in top 10
  • Investor confidence grows in India’s long-term potential
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India among top global destinations for cross-border investment in land and development sites: Report

India attracts $735M in cross-border land investments, ranking 7th globally as APAC dominates 80% of global activity.

"India continues to be seen as a key investment destination, especially in APAC. – Colliers Report"

New Delhi, June 14

India has emerged as one of the leading global destinations for cross-border capital investment in land and development sites, according to a recent report released by Colliers.

The report highlighted that India attracted USD 735 million in cross-border capital in the 12-month rolling period ending Q1 2025, ranking it seventh among the top 10 global markets in this segment.

Of the total amount, USD 332 million came from global sources, while the remaining was contributed through regional capital flows.

India's share in total cross-border investment activity stood at 1.5 per cent, which is slightly on declining mode however it is more than its five-year average of 1.2 per cent.

Despite this, India continues to be seen as a key investment destination, especially when compared to other markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Notably, seven out of the top ten countries for cross-border land and development site investments are in the APAC region. This shows the growing strength and attractiveness of the region for global investors.

The report noted that APAC accounted for 80 per cent of all cross-border activity, with China alone contributing USD 38.1 billion, representing 79.7 per cent of the global total.

While China remains the dominant player, other countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia have also increased their share of investment activity.

India's continued position in the top ten highlights investor confidence in its long-term growth potential and the opportunities available in its land and development markets.

The report also highlighted that investment volumes remained low across all regions in Q1 2025, staying at the bottom of the five-year range, despite a rise in activity during the latter half of 2024.

In other regions, North America saw a slight decline in investment activity and is beginning to lose its status as a global safe haven, while volumes in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) remained stable.

However, investor attention is now shifting towards Europe, with multiple European investors increasing their interest in APAC markets, including India.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
This is great news for our economy! 🎉 More foreign investment means more jobs and infrastructure development. Though we're still far behind China, we're making steady progress. Hope the government ensures these investments benefit local communities too.
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Priya M.
While the numbers look positive, I worry about foreign investors buying up our land. We've seen what happened in Sri Lanka with Chinese debt traps. The government must have strong safeguards to protect national interests.
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Arjun S.
Interesting to see APAC dominating the list. India should leverage its position to attract more European investors as mentioned. Our real estate sector needs this boost, especially after the pandemic slowdown.
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Sunita P.
$735 million is good but we can do better! Our policies need to be more investor-friendly while protecting farmers' rights. Maybe focus on tier-2 cities where land prices are reasonable and development impact would be greater.
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Vikram J.
The comparison with China is apples to oranges. They have state-controlled systems we can't replicate. Instead, we should learn from Singapore's model - strategic foreign investment with strong local governance. That's the sweet spot for India.
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Neha R.
Hope this investment leads to sustainable development, not just concrete jungles. We need green buildings, proper urban planning, and respect for ecological balance. Foreign money is welcome but shouldn't come at environmental cost. 🌱

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