India among key investment hubs for land and development sites; retains spot among top 10 global markets: Report

India has established itself as a prime destination for international capital investment in land and development sites, as revealed in a recent Colliers report.During the 12-month period ending Q1 2025, India secured $735 million in cross-border capital investments, positioning it at seventh place amongst global markets in this category, according to the report quoted by ANI.The investment comprised $332 million from international sources, with regional capital flows making up the balance.Although India's portion of total cross-border investments reached 1.5 per cent, showing a slight decline, it surpassed its five-year average of 1.2 per cent.India maintains its position as a significant investment destination, particularly within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) context. The APAC region's dominance is evident, with seven countries from the region featuring in the top ten list for cross-border land and development site investments, demonstrating the region's appeal to international investors.The analysis revealed that APAC captured 80 per cent of all cross-border activity, with China's contribution of $38.1 billion representing 79.7 per cent of the global total.While China leads the market, countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia have shown increased investment activity.India's continued presence in the top ten demonstrates sustained investor faith in its future growth prospects and opportunities within its land and development sectors.However, the report indicated that investment volumes across all regions remained low in Q1 2025, staying at the bottom of the five-year range, despite increased activity in the latter half of 2024.North America experienced a minor reduction in investment activity, losing ground as a global safe haven, while EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) volumes remained constant. Nevertheless, Europe is gaining increased attention, with various European investors showing heightened interest in APAC markets, including India.