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Domestic Investors Make Up 76% of Q1 2026 Real Estate Inflows

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Domestic institutional investors have maintained their dominance in India’s real estate investment sector during the January–March 2026 quarter, representing the bulk of inflows for the third consecutive quarter, as reported by Cushman & Wakefield. Total institutional investment in the sector reached $1.6 billion in this quarter, reflecting a 26% year-on-year increase. Domestic capital contributed $1.2 billion, or 76% of total inflows, while foreign investment accounted for the remaining $0.4 billion. The report notes a persistent shift in capital allocation, with domestic investors increasing their share of investments in four of the last five quarters. Their…

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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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RBI to Permit Bank Lending to REITs with 10% Exposure Cap

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested allowing commercial banks to extend loans to real estate investment trusts (REITs) that are registered and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). A draft circular has been issued with a set of prudential conditions, including norms related to leverage and security. The new regulations are expected to take effect on July 1, 2026. The central bank indicated that a bank’s total exposure to REITs should not exceed 10% of its eligible capital base, within the overall prudential ceiling for commercial real estate (CRE) exposures. Additionally, banks…

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RBI May Permit Banks to Lend to REITs

MUMBAI: On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India proposed allowing banks to extend loans to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with specific prudential safeguards, aiming to enhance the financing pool for the real estate industry. REITs are investment vehicles that manage income-producing real estate, offering investors a way to earn a portion of the income without directly buying properties. Developed in India, REITs and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) aim to liberate banks’ funds tied up in completed and operational real estate and infrastructure projects by refinancing these with pooled resources from institutional and retail investors. Initially, commercial banks were not…

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Sebi Plans to Broaden Liquid MF Investments for REITs, InvITs

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the market regulator Sebi proposed to broaden the investment scope for liquid mutual fund schemes by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), as the current eligibility criteria limit their investment choices. At present, these investments are confined to liquid schemes that have a high credit risk value and are highly classified in terms of risk. Sebi’s proposals aim to simplify business operations for REITs and InvITs, offering enhanced investment flexibility while maintaining necessary prudential safeguards. In its consultation paper, Sebi has also suggested that InvITs should be allowed to retain investments in…

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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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Budget 2026: Fast-Tracking CPSE Real Estate Recycling with REITs

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Union government will enhance efforts to monetize real estate assets owned by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) through dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) during the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. Sitharaman emphasized that market-linked instruments play a crucial role in unlocking value from public assets. She mentioned that REITs have proven to be effective for asset monetization and that the government intends to expedite the recycling of CPSE-owned real estate through these structures. The objective is to improve capital efficiency and generate ongoing revenue streams…

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India’s REIT Market Surpasses ₹2.3 Lakh Crore Asset Value

NEW DELHI: India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market has developed into a significant institutional asset class, with a gross asset value (GAV) reaching approximately ₹2.3 lakh crore and the equity market capitalisation nearing ₹1.66 lakh crore as of September 30, 2025, as reported by Anarock Capital. Despite only about 32% of India’s REIT-eligible commercial stock being listed, the domestic REIT market has outperformed Hong Kong in market capitalisation, highlighting rapid growth since the first listing in 2019. Following Knowledge Realty Trust’s listing in August 2025, India now boasts five listed REITs that manage a combined portfolio of around 176…

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Crisil: REIT Gross Asset Value to Surge 35-40% This Fiscal

NEW DELHI: According to Crisil Ratings, the gross asset value (GAV) of domestic real estate investment trusts (REITs) is projected to rise by 35-40% by the end of fiscal 2027, up from September 2025, driven by new asset additions and the introduction of another REIT. Stable rental income growth, along with diversification and regulated leverage, will support steady credit profiles. REITs generally grow their asset base either through the development of new projects—limited to 20% by regulations—or by acquiring existing operational assets. Gautam Shahi, director of the firm, stated, “Currently, under-construction assets make up just 5% of total GAV for…

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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…