Japanese realty investors descend India in droves

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In a bid to make the most out of the opportunities in the Asia's largest economy. a large number of Japanese investors and developers are keen to increase their investments in India's real estate sector. In fact, it is the high rate of return that is enticing the Japanese fund, long term money is attracting the Indian developers to opt for Japanese funds. Some of the Japanese funds and companies that are looking to invest or increase their investments include Mitsui Fudson, Mitsubushi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Genkai Capital. While most of the funds is meant for big ticket opportunities in the commercial real estate, residential investment is also being selectively evaluated. Japan is the third-largest investor in India and an entity that looks to invest in long-term projects, the commercial real estate space is one that is conducive to Japanese expertise, said managing director, Executive Board, RMZ Corp, Arshdeep Sethi. The firm recently partnered with Japanese leading global real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan to develop commercial project worth around a $1 billion in India.

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