Hero Realty CEO: Indian Real Estate as a Global Asset
According to Rohit Kishore, CEO of Hero Realty, a combination of sustained economic growth, landmark regulatory reforms like RERA and GST, and rising institutional participation has reshaped the landscape—turning real estate into a credible, stable, and globally relevant investment destination.
In this exclusive conversation, Kishore explains how infrastructure expansion, urbanization, and transparency measures have de-risked the sector and positioned it as a compelling asset class for both domestic and global investors.
Stable Investment Destination
- Over the last 20 years, the Indian real estate market has witnessed robust growth, underpinned by a dynamic interplay between structural reforms and sustained demand.
- Consistent GDP growth of over 6% annually has fueled steady rises in commercial and residential real estate demand.
- Urbanization, rising incomes, and an expanding middle class have created a strong foundation for long-term growth.
- Timely government reforms—RERA, GST, and REITs—brought transparency, regulation, and liquidity to the sector.
- Blackstone is now a major player in four out of five listed Indian REITs; Brookfield backs the fifth.
- Institutional participation underscores the sector's maturation and global relevance.
Infrastructure and Demand Patterns
- Expressways like Dwarka Expressway and Delhi–Mumbai Expressway open up land-rich areas around urban centers.
- Better connectivity brings higher capital appreciation and rental returns near metro stations.
- Industrial corridors and logistics parks push demand in new markets.
- Walk-to-work ecosystems foster self-sustaining micro-cities.
Growth Markets and Outlook
- Primary focus remains Tier-1 cities, with opportunity in Tier-2 and rising NCR satellite towns.
- Residential, commercial, and retail demand growing in tandem across market segments.
- Mid-segment and versatile housing see strong preference.
- Commercial assets favored as wealth-preservation tools by global investors.