India's commercial real estate market has achieved a significant milestone, now ranking among the top 30 most transparent property markets globally, specifically at 26th place in the JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2026. The nation was recognized as the most improved market in the entire Asia-Pacific region and among the top five globally for its progress.

India's commercial real estate market has achieved a significant milestone, now ranking among the top 30 most transparent property markets globally, specifically at 26th place in the JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2026. The nation was recognized as the most improved market in the entire Asia-Pacific region and among the top five globally for its progress.

India's commercial real estate market has achieved a significant milestone, now ranking among the top 30 most transparent property markets globally, specifically at 26th place in the JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2026. The nation was recognized as the most improved market in the entire Asia-Pacific region and among the top five globally for its progress.

A fresh global report revealed that India’s commercial real estate market crossed a major milestone by breaking into the top 30 transparent property markets globally. 

In the JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2026, India climbed five positions to rank 26th worldwide, and found its place in the 'Transparent' tier. 

The nation was also the one that saw the most improvement across the entire Asia-Pacific region. It also ranked among the top five most-improved markets globally.

Now, let’s explore how this happened. According to the report, the sweeping regulatory and legal reforms in the sector were the major reason, compounded by the now-mature Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) framework, foreign direct investment liberalisation, and digital land registries like the National Urban Digital Mission.

This improved market clarity also invited a record influx of global capital. In India, private equity real estate investments hit $10.5 billion in 2025, while direct investments struck a 20-year high of $8.1 billion over the last 12 months.

JLL India CEO Radha Dhir explained: “India did not just improve this year in JLL's Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2026; it set the pace for Asia Pacific. Moving from 31st to 26th globally and ranking among the top five most-improved markets worldwide reflects a market that is compounding gains, not chasing a single good year.”

According to the real estate consulting firm, investor trust solidified in the past year. For instance, the country’s operational office Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) stock surged 58 per cent to 164 million square feet in 2026 from 104 million square feet in 2024. This year, nearly half of all Grade A office spaces were classified as REIT-worthy. 

Adding to it was digital infrastructure, which saw major growth. The report now projects data centre capacity in India to quadruple from 1.6GW to 6GW by 2029, and that it would need $110 billion in capital.

 Lata Pillai, Senior Managing Director & Head of Capital Markets, India, JLL, added, “The direct investment we saw this year, a 20-year high, is not the ceiling; it is the foundation we are building on. Private equity flows are already up 17 per cent year-on-year, reaching $10.5 billion in 2025.”

With rapid technology adoption, India is firmly on its way to 'Highly Transparent' status in commercial real estate.

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