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Embassy Group Slams REIT Petition; Bombay HC Gives Sebi 6 Weeks

MUMBAI: Embassy Group, a leading real estate company, has characterized a recent writ petition questioning the “fit and proper” status of certain entities and promoters linked to Embassy Office Parks REIT as a “recycled claim.” This allegation is reportedly part of a persistent campaign orchestrated by Sterling & Wilson. The Bombay High Court has allowed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) six weeks to review the representations made by the petitioner. In a statement following the hearing, Embassy Group claimed the petition filed by Chayan Upadhyay is part of a “continuing, orchestrated campaign” targeting the group and its…

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Five REITs distribute ₹2,566 crore to unitholders in Q4 FY26

NEW DELHI: For the quarter ending March 31, 2026, India’s five publicly listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) have dispersed over ₹2,566 crore to more than 4.25 lakh unitholders, as reported by the Indian REITs Association. Throughout the entire financial year 2025-26, the total distributions by these five REITs surpassed ₹8,900 crore. The five listed REITs include Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust. As of Q4 FY26, the gross asset value in the Indian REIT market stood at over ₹2.72 lakh crore, while the total market…

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Intuit Signs ₹915 Crore Lease for 6.3 Lakh Sq Ft in Bengaluru

US-based financial software company Intuit has finalized a deal exceeding Rs 915 crore to lease over 630,000 sq ft of office space within a commercial tower in Bengaluru’s Embassy Tech Village. This transaction is among the largest focused on Global Capability Centres (GCC) in the city, underscoring the ongoing strength in India’s office leasing sector, particularly from GCC businesses expanding their engineering, AI, fintech, and product development teams. Intuit has secured approximately 631,978 sq ft across blocks 8A, 8B, and 8C in the tower from Vikas Telecom, a special purpose vehicle of Embassy Office Parks REIT, through a 10-year lease,…

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Embassy Office Parks REIT’s FY26 NOI Soars 15%

NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT) has reported a 15% increase in its net operating income (NOI) totaling ₹3,760 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors of Embassy Office Parks Management Services (EOPMSPL), the manager for Embassy REIT, declared distributions of ₹6,161.31 million (or ₹6.50 per unit) for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. This distribution includes ₹132.71 million (₹0.14 per unit) as interest, ₹1,317.57 million (₹1.39 per unit) as dividends, and ₹4,711.03 million (₹4.97 per unit) toward repayment of SPV-level debt. Amit Shetty, CEO of the company, stated, “We successfully leased 6.4 million sq…

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Embassy REIT Greenlights ₹1,100 Crore Commercial Paper Plan

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT) has authorized the issuance of commercial papers amounting to ₹1,100 crore in two tranches aimed at refinancing existing debts and fulfilling working capital needs, as revealed in a regulatory filing. The Debenture Committee of Embassy Office Parks Management Services, the manager of Embassy REIT, gave the green light to the issuance on April 7, 2026. The fundraising will occur in two parts: ₹650 crore with a duration of 347 days and ₹450 crore with a duration of 342 days. This issuance is a component of the REIT’s previously sanctioned…

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Embassy REIT Aims for 13M sq ft in Acquisitions to Boost Income

BENGALURU: Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first publicly listed real estate investment trust, is assessing a pipeline of 12-13 million sq ft, with around 4 million sq ft from its sponsor, as it aims to expand its portfolio and improve long-term income visibility. This decision comes after raising Rs 9,800 crore in capital during FY26 and establishing a Rs 4,000 crore development pipeline, positioning the REIT to acquire yield-accretive, income-generating Grade A assets. The trust’s real estate portfolio surpasses 50 million sq ft. “We are actively assessing a pipeline of approximately 12-13 msf… Inorganic growth will continue to be crucial…

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US Bancorp Discusses 650K Sq Ft Lease in Chennai for GCC

BENGALURU: US Bancorp is negotiating to lease over 650,000 sq ft of office space in Chennai as it establishes its first global capability center (GCC) in India, marking a significant entry into the country’s flourishing offshore operations sector. The proposed office will be located at Embassy Tech Splendid, a commercial campus owned by Embassy Office Parks REIT, using a build-operate-transfer service model with Cognizant Technology Solutions, according to sources involved in the discussion. Under this arrangement, Cognizant will initially manage the center before transferring full operations to the bank. The estimated monthly rental is between Rs 4.5-5 crore, indicating a…

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Embassy REIT Secures ₹1,400 Crore via 10-Year NCDs

NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT) has successfully raised ₹1,400 crore through a 10-year non-convertible debenture (NCD) issuance, as part of its ongoing capital raising strategy. The recent issuance, which comes with a fixed coupon rate of 7.49% for a decade, was fully subscribed by a prominent domestic life insurance company. This marks the REIT’s second 10-year bond issuance for FY26. With this deal, Embassy REIT has accumulated ₹3,400 crore through 10-year NCDs in this financial year, aimed at enhancing the maturity profile of its debt. The NCDs have a ‘AAA/Stable’ rating from CRISIL and CARE Ratings. Amit…

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Embassy REIT Buys 0.3M Sq Ft Office in Bengaluru for ₹852 Cr

NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT has acquired a 0.3 million sq ft office property in Bengaluru’s Embassy GolfLinks Business Park for ₹852 crore. The acquisition was finalized through purchasing Eleanor Realty Holdings India, the owner and operator of the commercial building ‘Pinehurst’ within the integrated business park. This grade-A office asset is fully leased to a global investment firm. According to the company, the transaction was made at a discount compared to the average valuation given by two independent valuers. Pwc acted as the financial and tax due diligence advisor for the transaction, while Trilegal handled title diligence. S&R…

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5 REITs distribute ₹2,450 crore to 3.8 lakh unitholders in Q3 FY26

NEW DELHI: In the third quarter of FY26, India’s five listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) distributed over ₹2,450 crore to more than 3.8 lakh unitholders. The listed REITs—Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust—collectively manage a portfolio exceeding 185 million sq ft of grade-A office and retail real estate nationwide. Since their respective launches, these REITs have cumulatively disbursed over ₹29,100 crore to unitholders, demonstrating the growing prominence of this investment vehicle in India’s capital markets. As of Q3 FY26, the total gross assets under management…