Viral Desai has a rich experience in the real estate domain having handled complex transactions in leasing, pre-leased investments and asset disposition. He shares excellent relationships with developers across the country and advises them on their leasing portfolios, pre-leased investments, asset acquisition and disposition.
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Bharat Internationalised: The New Retail Frontier
A report on international brand penetration across India's 24 Tier 2 cities, and what it signals for the country's two-track retail economy.
17 June 2026
India Data Centre Market Update
Knight Frank’s report captures the demand-supply trends of the data centre landscape across top markets in India.
02 June 2026
India Real Estate Investment
Knight Frank’s comprehensive handbook showcasing trends in AIFs and Platform investments within the Indian real estate sector across various asset categories.
12 May 2026
India Warehousing Market Report: January - March
Warehousing demand demonstrates resilience amid global uncertainty.
11 May 2026
Trends in Private Equity Investment in India H1 2026
31 March 2026
Flex Space Occupier Intelligence
India’s flex space market has evolved into a core part of the office ecosystem. This report analyses occupier profiles and the key drivers shaping demand for flexible workspaces
30 March 2026
India Warehousing Market Report:-
India’s warehousing market thrives amid strong economic growth and policy support. The report explores key growth drivers, emerging markets, and challenges shaping its future.
04 March 2026
Trends in Private Equity Investment in India: H2
Knight Frank's comprehensive handbook showcasing trends in Private Equity (PE) investments within the Indian real estate sector across various asset categories.
29 December 2025
India Warehousing Market Report: H1
India’s warehousing market maintained strong growth momentum in H1 2025 despite global tariff pressures, driven by manufacturing demand, steady 3PL activity, and a sharp rebound in e-commerce.
12 August 2025
A Billion Sq Ft and Counting
India's office market has crossed the 1 billion Sq Ft milestone, marking a pivotal shift in scale and maturity. Explore its evolution, demand drivers, capital trends, and city-level insights.
01 August 2025
Investments in Real Estate: H1
The Capital Market Report- H1 2025 provides comprehensive insights into institutional private equity investments in the Indian real estate sector.
08 July 2025
India Warehousing Market Report: January - March
India’s warehousing sector sustains momentum in Q1 2025 despite disruption in global supply chains by the tariff environment. Manufacturing remains primary driver while e-commerce shows signs of recovery.
06 May 2025
India Warehousing Market Report :
India’s warehousing sector thrives amid evolving trends, rising investments, and policy support. The report explores key growth drivers, emerging markets, and challenges shaping its future.
25 March 2025
Trends in Private Equity investments in India
This report highlights the surge in private equity investments in Indian real estate, driven by warehousing and residential sectors. With strong fundamentals and robust AIF activity, 2025 PE inflows are forecasted to hit USD 5.5 bn. To know more, click here
18 December 2024
India Warehousing Market Report: Jul - Sep
The India Warehousing Market Report – Q3 2024 showcases the sector’s strong growth, driven by economic resilience, diversified demand, surging Grade A transactions, and rising investments in the warehousing market.
27 November 2024
GCC - Driving India’s Real Estate Growth Story
This report explores the role of Global Capability Centres in shaping India’s real estate market, talent landscape, and sustainability efforts, highlighting key industry trends and government initiatives.
22 October 2024
Flexing The Future
Knight Frank India's 'Flexing The Future' report explores the shift from coworking to managed offices, focusing on the role of ESG and emerging technologies in shaping flexible office spaces.
24 September 2024
Perspective
India’s Warehousing Boom: Tapping into Uncharted Potential
India's warehousing sector is poised for significant growth, driven by rising consumer demand and manufacturing expansion, with untapped opportunities in both primary and emerging secondary markets.
29 August 2024
India Warehousing Market Report: January - June
This report details the performance of the domestic warehousing sector across India's top 8 cities in the first half of the year, highlighting high annual transaction volumes since the pandemic.
30 July 2024
Global Capability Centres and India Office Market Landscape
The Knight Frank and 3Ai GCC report tracks the ongoing developments impacting the GCC market both from an economic and real estate perspective.
25 July 2024
Trends in Private Equity Investments in India: H1
The Capital Market Report- H1 2024 provides comprehensive insights into institutional private equity investments in the Indian real estate sector.
16 July 2024
Perspective
Offshoring Potential: India Takes Centre Stage
India's burgeoning offshoring sector is reshaping its office real estate landscape, with significant growth driven by Global Capability Centres across diverse industries, positioning the country as a key global hub.
22 May 2024