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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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Knowledge Realty Trust to invest ₹700 crore in Bengaluru office space

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT), a realty firm, plans to invest Rs 700 crore over the next three years to develop 1.4 million sq ft of office space in Bengaluru as part of its expansion strategy, according to a company executive. KRT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) backed by the Sattva Group and investment firm Blackstone. In an interview with PTI, KRT’s CEO, Shirish Godbole, stated that the company is actively pursuing the acquisition of prime office assets to drive organic growth. Godbole noted that KRT is performing well and expects to maintain its growth momentum in…

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Knowledge Realty Trust’s NOI Soars 18% in FY26

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust reported an 18% increase in its net operating income (NOI) to ₹4,048.4 crore, resulting in an NOI margin of 88%. The board of directors of Knowledge Realty Office Management Services, the managing entity of Knowledge Realty Trust, has approved a distribution of ₹7,165.99 million/₹1.616 per unit for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. This distribution includes ₹4,350.15 million/₹0.981 per unit as dividends, ₹917.92 million/₹0.207 per unit as interest (minus applicable taxes), ₹1,889.05 million/₹0.426 per unit for debt repayment, and ₹8.87 million/₹0.002 per unit. The net asset value (NAV) of the trust was declared at ₹123.61…

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Knowledge Realty Trust Secures ₹500 Crore via Commercial Papers

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust has successfully raised ₹500 crore through the issuance of commercial papers, as reported in a BSE filing. The borrowing committee of Knowledge Realty Office Management Services, which manages Knowledge Realty Trust, has approved the placement of 10,000 listed, rated, redeemable, and rupee-denominated commercial papers. The papers have a face value of ₹5 lakh each and were issued for a total principal amount of ₹500 crore. The issued commercial papers are set for a duration of 91 days starting from May 12, 2026, and have been offered in dematerialized form on a private placement basis, issued…

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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…

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Knowledge Realty Trust’s Q3 FY26 NOI Rises 19%

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust has announced a year-on-year net operating income (NOI) growth of 19%, reaching ₹10,407 million, while revenue rose by 21% to ₹11,787 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The company declared distributions totaling ₹6,953 million, equating to ₹1.57 per unit. Shirish Godbole, CEO of Knowledge Realty Trust, stated, “We are pleased to report strong Q3 FY26 operating performance and robust distributions of ₹6,953 million (₹1.57 per unit).” The company leased 0.6 million square feet in Q3 FY26, bringing total leasing for the first nine months of FY26 to 2.4 million square feet. The portfolio…

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Two REITs Set for Debt Sales This Month, Sources Say

MUMBAI: Two Indian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are preparing to enter the bond market in the coming days, concluding a year characterized by record issuances from income-generating real estate operators, according to sources familiar with the matter. Merchant bankers note that bonds generally come with fewer restrictions compared to bank loans, enabling trusts to allocate funds across multiple properties. Knowledge Realty Trust and Embassy Office Parks REIT aim to collectively raise around 21 billion rupees (approximately $232.8 million) through shorter-tenor debt instruments. Knowledge Realty Trust intends to secure 16 billion rupees through bonds maturing within four years. Meanwhile, Embassy…

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Knowledge Realty Trust’s NOI Rises 20% in H1 FY26

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust has reported a 20% year-on-year increase in net operating income (NOI), reaching ₹19,544 million for H1 FY26, with NOI margins at 89%. In Q2 FY26, the company recorded a revenue of ₹11,238 million and an NOI of ₹9,881 million. A distribution of ₹6,900 million, or ₹1.56 per unit, was also announced. The firm successfully raised ₹16,000 million through AAA-rated listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a 7.2% coupon rate. The company noted, “Debt refinancing, rate reductions, and low-cost NCDs have contributed to a reduced interest cost of 7.4% per annum, achieving annual savings of 120 basis…

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Units of Knowledge Realty Trust Close with Over 6% Premium

NEW DELHI: Units of Knowledge Realty Trust, backed by Sattva Group and Blackstone, closed with a premium exceeding 6% on Monday from the issue price of ₹100 per unit. The unit debuted at ₹104, showing a 4% rise from the issue price on the BSE. Throughout the day, it peaked at ₹109.14, realizing a 9.14% increase. Ultimately, the unit finished at ₹106.15, a rise of 6.15%. On the NSE, the listing commenced at ₹103, reflecting a 3% premium. It eventually stabilized at ₹106.24 per unit, marking a 6.24% increase. The company’s total market valuation is approximately ₹47,071.15 crore. The ₹4,800-crore…

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Knowledge Realty Trust REIT IPO Soars 3.4x by Day 2

NEW DELHI: The initial public offering (IPO) of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) achieved a subscription rate of 3.42 times on the second day of bidding, which occurred on Wednesday. The ₹4,800-crore REIT IPO received bids for 71,19,79,950 units against the 20,84,20,800 units available, reflecting a subscription rate of 3.42 times, based on data from the NSE. The segment allocated for other investor categories, including corporate and individual investors/NRI and HUF, was subscribed 5.88 times, while the institutional investors’ portion saw a subscription rate of 1.36 times. Knowledge Realty Trust announced on Monday that it has secured ₹1,620 crore from…