India climbs to 26th place in global real estate transparency ranking

India's real estate markets in major cities have advanced to 26th position in JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, a jump of five places and the highest improvement in the Asia-Pacific region. The index scores 88 nations on 260 data-related criteria, and the United Kingdom retained the top spot. JLL attributes India's progress to tighter regulation, the rollout of digital land-registry systems and a more mature REIT sector, with nearly half of Grade-A office space now deemed REIT-eligible.

Private-equity investment reached $10.5 billion in 2025 and rose 25 % in early 2026, supporting a robust market environment. The most notable uplift was in the regulatory and legal category, where India rose to 19th globally. Sustainability rankings also improved modestly, aided by new green-building initiatives, though gaps remain in mandatory climate reporting standards.