India hotel deals on track for record $1B in 2026 as PE, family offices crowd in
JLL projects India hotel transaction volumes could hit a record $1 billion in 2026, after Q1 closed at $345M versus $98M a year ago. That puts India among the top five APAC hospitality markets for the first time, with 13% of regional Q1 volume against a $13B+ APAC forecast.
What happened
JLL projects India hotel transactions could hit a record $1 billion in 2026, after Q1 hit $345M, placing India among top five APAC markets for the first time,
Key facts
- $1 billion 2026 projection
- $567M 2025 transactions (+67% YoY)
- $345M Q1 2026 (vs $98M YoY)
- 13% of APAC Q1 volume
- $13B+ APAC 2026 forecast
Why this matters
Window is closing to acquire scaled hotel portfolios at pre-record pricing—prioritize off-market deals and platform roll-ups before the projected $1B 2026 volume fully reprices the asset class.