Developers and real estate executives say some NRIs are increasingly prioritising “control” arrangements rather than holding direct ownership in Indian property. Gopal Rathi, founder of Anchor Realty NRI, discusses this trend as NRIs seek ways to manage long-term usage, decision-making and risk while navigating Indian real estate rules and market uncertainties.
The outlets frame the shift as being driven by practical considerations. These include the desire to preserve flexibility in how property is used or managed, and the need to balance investment goals with regulatory and documentation complexity. While the sources discuss the same overall direction, they emphasize different aspects of the reasoning—some focus more on the concept of control and governance, while others place greater weight on how NRIs evaluate ownership structures versus alternative arrangements.
Across the coverage, the common thread is that NRIs are reassessing property structures to better align with their priorities. The reporting characterises this as part of a broader evolution in how NRIs approach Indian real estate, rather than a single event or policy change.
