India’s real estate market has increasingly attracted Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), establishing itself as a reliable and rewarding investment destination. Amid global economic uncertainties, India has proven to be a beacon of stability and growth for real estate investments. Several factors make India the go-to choice for NRIs, from rising property prices to strong rental markets and a resilient economy.
In contrast to the stability of the Indian housing market, global real estate sectors have faced significant challenges. In the USA, high interest rates and a shortage of housing supply have slowed the market. Meanwhile, China’s real estate sector is dealing with a severe crisis, with major developers defaulting on loans and creating uncertainty for investors.
This global downturn has pushed NRIs to consider India’s relatively stable and growing market, where property investments are secure and poised for growth. Why India? As per NoBroker NRI report, between 2019 and 2020, NRIs constituted 10% of total real estate investments in India, which surged to 15% in 2023 and are projected to reach 20% by 2025. Here are some factors that have contributed to the surge in NRI investments in India: Attractive Rental Growth: According to NoBroker’s 2024 report, India has seen a massive growth in rentals in the last 3 years and projected to grow steadily in the future as well.
With metro infrastructure and IT parks springing up across major cities, demand for rental housing is on .
