RBI set to allow banks to lend directly to REITs in real-estate boost| Business News

The Reserve Bank of India plans to allow banks to lend directly to the real estate investment trusts, or REITs, to unlock fresh funding for the real estate sector. REITs, or real estate investment trusts, own and operate office parks, malls and warehouses in India. (Reuters) There will be “certain prudential safeguards” for such transactions, […]

Budget 2026 eyes dedicated REITs for CPSE asset monetisation: What it means for investors

Budget 2026 proposes accelerating the ‘recycling’ of real estate assets owned by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) by creating dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Budget 2026 has proposed accelerating the ‘recycling’ of real estate assets owned by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) by creating dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). (Photo for representational purposes […]

Foreign investment in Indian real estate dips 16% to $3.65 billion in 2025: Colliers

Institutional investments in Indian real estate jumped 29% to $8.47 billion last year, even as foreign capital inflows declined 16% amid global uncertainties. Office assets dominated investment activity, accounting for 54% of total inflows, followed by residential and industrial and warehousing segments, a report by Colliers said on Jan 6. Office assets dominated investment activity […]

Full property ownership versus digital co-ownership: What investors should know

For decades, real estate has been a cornerstone of wealth creation in India and remains one of the most preferred investment avenues. Today, however, the way people participate in property ownership is undergoing a transformation. The rise of digital co-ownership platforms has opened the door for a new cohort of investors, first-time earners, millennials and […]

Sebi amends norms to broaden strategic investor definition for REITs, InvITs

New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) Market regulator Sebi has broadened the definition of “strategic investor” for REITs and InvITs, aimed at widening investor participation in their public issues. Sebi has broadened the definition of “strategic investor” for REITs and InvITs, aimed at widening investor participation in their public issues. (Photo for representational purposes only) (Shutterstock) […]

Embassy REIT acquires 3 lakh sq ft office property in Bengaluru for ₹852 crore

Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first listed REIT, has announced that it has acquired a 3 lakh square feet marquee office property located within Embassy GolfLinks Business Park, in Bengaluru for ₹852 crore. Embassy Office Parks REIT has acquired a 3 lakh square feet marquee office property located within Embassy GolfLinks Business Park, in Bengaluru […]

SM REITs: A hassle-free way to earn rental income with smaller investments

If you want rental income without buying and managing property, SM REITs (Small and Medium REITs) offer a way to earn steady payouts and modest gains with ease, transparency, and liquidity minus the hassle of dealing with tenants or physical assets. Like traditional REITs, SM REITs pool investor money to buy and manage income-generating properties, […]

Sebi reclassifies REIT as equity to boost market participation

New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Market regulator Sebi on November 28 reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity-related instruments to promote higher participation by mutual funds and specialised investment funds (SIFs). Sebi on November 28 reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity-related instruments to promote higher participation by mutual funds and specialised investment […]

$44 bn Grade A offices suitable for SM REITs; Bengaluru and Hyderabad offer growth prospects

About 40% of the total Grade A office stock in India’s top seven cities, valued at roughly $44 billion, is suitable for SM REITs. Markets such as Mumbai and Delhi NCR present the largest asset acquisition opportunities under the umbrella due to the abundance of small and mid-sized projects. Tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad […]