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Capital Markets

Unrivaled access, uncommon insight, better returns

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Relentlessly Focused on Long-Term Value


India's commercial real estate market presents exceptional opportunities for investors, fueled by rapid economic growth, evolving regulations, and rising global interest. Success in this dynamic landscape requires innovative capital strategies to unlock value and adapt to market cycles. With offices across major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune, we provide local expertise and smart capital solutions to help investors thrive.

Our clients aren't just deploying capital, they're building resilient portfolios that capture emerging opportunities across office, logistics, retail, and residential sectors. From securing optimal financing amidst fluctuating interest rates to identifying prime investment opportunities, we deliver sharp insights, creative thinking, and trusted partnerships. With unrivaled access to active capital sources, we craft bespoke solutions to maximize returns in India's most promising markets.

Globally, our Capital Markets advisors bring intelligent strategies to every deal, helping clients navigate complexity, scale portfolios, and achieve better outcomes. We prioritize enduring relationships that add value beyond individual transactions, making us the trusted advisor of choice for investors in India's evolving capital markets.

What Sets Us Apart

Access to Active Capital

We maintain strong relationships with active capital across India and globally, regardless of market conditions, to maximise value for our clients. Our network spans foreign investors driving institutional activity, domestic institutional players, and emerging AIF platforms deploying newly raised funds.

Creative Capital Solutions

With access to a wide range of capital sources, complex structuring expertise, and diverse financial services, we deliver tailored solutions across all asset classes to give our clients a competitive edge. From equity investments to innovative debt structures, we adapt seamlessly to the local regulatory environment and market dynamics.

Research & Market Intelligence

Our research helps clients navigate market cycles through attractiveness modelling, forecasting, and analysis of structural changes shaping India’s built environment. We deliver in-depth intelligence on key cities, emerging opportunities, and sector-specific trends across residential, office, and retail investments.

Proprietary Investor Data & Technology

Our advisors combine data, intelligence, and local expertise through proprietary investor-focused technology platforms that enhance investment performance and enable smarter decision-making. We leverage comprehensive transaction databases, market analytics, and benchmarking tools aligned with Indian market conditions and regulatory standards.

Specialisation

Industry-Focused Capital Markets



Office Investment


We deliver comprehensive office investment strategies across India's primary markets, from Grade A developments in Mumbai's financial districts to emerging technology hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Our office-focused expertise includes forward funding arrangements, sale-and-leaseback structures, and strategic portfolio optimization for institutional investors. With a deep understanding of occupier preferences, sustainability requirements, and flexible workspace trends, we ensure investment strategies align with evolving market dynamics.

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Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets


The logistics and industrial sector presents strong investment opportunities driven by e-commerce expansion, supply chain modernisation, and large-scale infrastructure development. We provide specialised advisory services for warehouse acquisitions, last-mile distribution facilities, and industrial land development across major consumption and manufacturing corridors. Our logistics expertise covers build-to-suit projects, forward funding structures, and strategic land banking initiatives that leverage local growing consumer base. Through strong relationships with domestic and international logistics operators, we help clients identify value-creation opportunities in this rapidly evolving market.

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Residential Investment


We assist clients in navigating the diverse residential real estate market, providing strategic advisory services for investments in high-growth areas, premium housing projects, and affordable developments. Our expertise spans market analysis, investment structuring, and the identification of opportunities that maximise returns in the residential sector. With a focus on sustainable living solutions, we help clients capitalise on the growing demand for quality housing. Our comprehensive approach covers regulatory approvals, financing options, and partnership opportunities essential for successful residential investments.

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Retail Investment Strategies


The retail real estate sector offers diverse investment opportunities across shopping centres, high-street retail, and experiential destinations in both established and emerging markets. We provide specialised advisory services for retail acquisitions, repositioning strategies, and mixed-use developments that reflect evolving consumer preferences. Our expertise covers asset enhancement, tenant optimisation, and capital recycling strategies. With a deep understanding of the retail landscape in India, from traditional markets to modern shopping destinations, we ensure investment strategies align with demographic trends and shifting consumption patterns.

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Services

Investment Services



Agency Leasing Services


We provide comprehensive leasing solutions that maximize occupancy rates, achieve optimal rental levels, and enhance long-term asset value through strategic tenant positioning. Our leasing expertise spans office buildings, industrial facilities, retail spaces, and mixed-use developments, ensuring your investments generate consistent income streams while maintaining competitive market positioning. Through detailed market analysis and tenant relationship management, we create leasing strategies that support your broader investment objectives.

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Asset Services


We provide proactive asset management solutions that address local unique market conditions, regulatory requirements, and tenant expectations across diverse property types. Our asset services encompass financial performance optimization, tenant retention strategies, and capital improvement planning that ensures your investments deliver sustained returns. Whether managing single assets or extensive portfolios, we deliver customized solutions that adapt to evolving market conditions and investment objectives.

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Project & Development Services


We guide clients through regulatory approvals, construction management, and market positioning strategies that ensure successful project delivery within budget and timeline parameters. Our development expertise encompasses residential townships, commercial complexes, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects primary and secondary markets. With deep understanding of local construction practices, vendor relationships, and quality standards, we minimize development risks while maximizing value creation opportunities.

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Valuation & Advisory


Our valuation expertise encompasses investment analysis, portfolio benchmarking, and market forecasting that supports acquisition, disposition, and financing decisions. We provide detailed financial modeling, risk assessment, and return projections that enable confident capital deployment across office, logistics, retail, and residential asset classes. Our advisory services extend to regulatory compliance, tax optimization, and structural considerations essential for successful real estate investment in India.

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Team

Somy Thomas
Somy Thomas

Executive Managing Director - Valuations & Co- Head - Capital Markets
Bengaluru, India


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Capital Markets team offers strategic transactional advisory for real estate investors, covering acquisitions, dispositions, and financing solutions across commercial property sectors. Cushman & Wakefield’s professionals leverage in-depth knowledge of local regulatory frameworks, capital flows, and asset class dynamics. Our approach combines market analysis, deal structuring, and seamless execution to optimise investment outcomes for both institutional and private investors.

New entrants should first understand market fundamentals, regulatory requirements, and the performance of key asset classes. Cushman & Wakefield supports investors through access to proprietary intelligence, regulatory guidance, and personalised advisory. Our experts assist in risk identification, asset selection, and compliance to ensure informed and sustainable investment decisions across India’s evolving real estate landscape.

We combine on-the-ground insights with long-standing relationships across developers, asset owners, and financial institutions. Our platform provides access to both on-market and off-market opportunities, while our Capital Markets team structures optimised financing through local and international lenders, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and investor goals.

Comprehensive analysis includes financial modelling, asset valuation, and due diligence on income streams, occupancy, regulatory approvals, and market benchmarks. Cushman & Wakefield employs proprietary data and local expertise to deliver granular insights, evaluate structural trends, and identify sector-specific risks and opportunities relevant to the Indian market.

Our Capital Markets specialists combine technical expertise with up-to-date understanding of local legal, tax, and compliance frameworks. We monitor policy changes, macroeconomic indicators, and central bank regulations that affect real estate investment. Through close collaboration with legal and tax partners, we help clients navigate complexity, mitigate risks, and maximise value across India’s investment landscape.

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