Not just in India, but everywhere there are possible investments which are safe and which can give you guaranteed returns.
But then again there are very few investments which can give guaranteed returns but with the added promise of exponential growth on the money you have invested. Real estate is one such investment and investing in properties in India can be great way to create wealth.
And even if you wish to invest in property with a view to using it yourself, there are lots of options available in India. Indian property rates, even in the metropolitan areas are not as high as in some of the European countries and this is probably and this means that the house of your dreams may actually be within your reach.
As far as the investment potential is concerned, growing demand for the right properties in the retail, commercial and residential sectors, assures you of great returns. Often, this is about investing in properties which will be in high demand in the next 5-10 years. This way, you can acquire a piece of land at a low rate and then obtain a resale value many times the original sum spent.
Even if you take inflation into account you will surely make great profits on your initial investment. The growing demand and scarcity of land in crowded metro cities has led to immense price escalation, which is more than 100% for some parts of India!
But whether you are investing in properties for creating wealth or settling down, the resale value of the property must be the first point of concern for you. Always try to get properties in developed or developing areas of the country, which will have greatly improved infrastructure and commercial developments in a few years time. That is a risk worth taking and you may be amply rewarded soon enough!