Shift in Indian Real Estate: Ownership Separation and Growing Institutional Investment

India's real estate market is evolving as ownership increasingly separates from operational responsibilities, driven by institutional participation, regulatory changes, and technology platforms. Institutional investments focus more on commercial office assets, which offer stable cash flows and higher yields compared to residential properties. Retail investors are diversifying their portfolios by including REITs, co-owned commercial assets, and fractional ownership, reflecting a shift from capital appreciation speculation to income-oriented real estate investments.