Reits

6 listed REITs distribute ₹3,136 cr in Q1FY27 to nearly 500,000 unitholders

India's six listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) distributed Rs 3,136 crore to nearly 5 lakh unitholders during the June quarter, according to industry data. The six listed REITs are Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, Knowledge Realty Trust and Bagmane Prime Office. In a statement on Monday, the Indian REITs Association (IRA) said that these six listed REITs collectively distributed Rs 3,136 crore to more than 4.85 lakh unitholders during the first quarter of the current financial year. During the year-ago period, four REITs distributed Rs 1,559 crore to unitholders. Two REITs -- Knowledge Realty Trust and Bagmane Prime Office got listed later. Since their inception, they have cumulatively distributed over Rs 34,800 crore to the unitholders. As of the June quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal, the total gross Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian REIT sector stood at over Rs 3.17 lakh ...

Green debt share in Reit borrowings doubles to 12% in four years: Icra

Outstanding green borrowings rose nearly sevenfold to ₹8,400 crore by March 2026, while Icra expects their share in total Reit debt to reach 15-17 per cent

How Sebi's proposal may let developers raise funds without selling projects

Proposal to allow Reits and Invits to take minority stakes in third-party projects could help developers unlock capital while retaining control

REIT, InvIT dividend tax break: Experts explain what changes and the catch

Legal amendment could make REIT and InvIT dividend income tax-free, but experts flag a higher SPV-level tax and key caveats

Sebi proposes investment by REITs, InvITs in third party projects

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed allowing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to pick minority stakes in under-construction assets, which would help them to secure long-term asset pipeline. In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed that REITs and InvITs be permitted to invest in under-construction projects without having a controlling interest, within the existing limits prescribed for exposure to such assets. "Investing a minority stake in under-construction assets would enable REITs and InvITs to build a pipeline of stable, revenue-generating assets while minimising exposure to construction-related risks,"Sebi said. Additionally, Sebi proposed several measures to facilitate ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs, including reducing the cooling-off period for offer for sale (OFS) by privately listed InvITs, recognising remote common infrastructure as real estate for REITs, and clarifying the computation of the threshold

Reit, Invit investors to regain dividend tax break; SPV surcharge will rise

The government proposes restoring tax-free REIT and InvIT dividends while raising the surcharge on SPVs to keep the changes revenue-neutral

Knowledge Realty Q1 results: Net operating income rises 15% to ₹1,243 crore

Knowledge Realty Trust on Tuesday reported 15 per cent increase in its Net Operating Income (NOI) to Rs 1,243.1 crore for the first quarter of this fiscal and announced a record distribution of Rs 751.6 crore to unit holders. In a regulatory filing, the company said its total revenue also grew 15 per cent to Rs 1,111.7 crore during April-June quarter of 2026-27 fiscal. Knowledge Realty Trust, co-sponsored by Sattva Group and Blackstone, is India's largest REIT (real estate investment trust). Its portfolio comprises 29 Grade-A office assets totalling 46.5 million square feet as of June 30, 2026, with 37.3 million square feet of completed Area and 2.6 million square feet under construction area spread across 6 cities in India Knowledge Realty Trust declared a distributions of Rs 751.6 crore or Rs 1.70 per unit for the quarter ended June. Shirish Godbole, Chief Executive Officer of Knowledge Realty Trust, said, "We had a strong start to FY27, with both revenue and NOI growing 15 per

Debt issuances propel June fund mobilisation to record ₹3.15 trillion

Total fund mobilisation surged 122 per cent month on month to a record ₹3.15 trillion in June as debt issuances more than offset subdued IPO activity

REIT-focused mutual funds on the anvil as dedicated indices make debut

Mutual funds are gearing up to launch REIT-focused schemes after regulations allowing REITs in equity indices took effect, with Edelweiss MF likely to be the first mover

Bank loans to Reits and Invits to be based on asset cashflow record: RBI

Final norms effective from October 1, 2026, allow bank finance based on operating cash-flow history of underlying assets instead of a three-year track record for trusts

West Asia tensions may soften Q2 office leasing: KRT CEO Shirish Godbole

KRT expects continued growth in occupancy and distributions despite short-term leasing caution amid West Asia tensions and rising construction costs

Five listed Reits in India distributed over ₹2,500 crore in Q4FY26

India's five listed Reits distributed over Rs 2,566 crore to more than 4.25 lakh unitholders in Q4 FY26 amid rising investor participation and portfolio expansion

Yield engine keeps firing: 5 REITs pay ₹2,566-cr in Q4; FY26 tops ₹8,900-cr

For FY26, aggregate distributions from the sector rose to over ₹8,900 crore, marking a year-on-year growth of more than 50 per cent, the data showed

Five listed REITs distribute over ₹8,900 crore to unitholders in FY26

India's five listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) have distributed more than Rs 8,900 crore to unitholders during the last fiscal year amid strong demand for rent-yielding commercial assets. REITs are investment vehicles that own or operate income-generating real estate, enabling investors to earn a share of the income produced without directly purchasing the properties. As per the rules, REITs distribute income to unitholders in various forms, including dividend. In 2025-26 fiscal year, there were only five listed REITs -- Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Sattva Group backed Knowledge Realty Trust, K Raheja Group-sponsored Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust. The sixth REIT Bagmane Prime Office REIT got listed on stock exchanges earlier this month. In a statement on Monday, Indian REITs Association (IRA) said, "The five publicly listed REITs in India collectively distributed over Rs 2,566 crore to more than 4.25 lakh unithold

One more REIT now available, but are they the right instrument for you?

Interest rate cycle affects the attractiveness of REITs; a longer horizon is essential to overcome its impact

India beats APAC peers with highest real estate yields in region: CBRE

India's real estate market is emerging as a preferred investment destination in Asia-Pacific, backed by strong occupier demand, higher yields and rising institutional capital flows

Knowledge Realty Trust posts 14% growth in Q4 FY26 NOI at ₹1,053 crore

In FY26, the Reit's NOI grew 18 per cent YoY to ₹4,048.4 crore

Mindspace Reit Q4 NOI rises 37% on strong leasing, occupancy gains

Mindspace Reit reported a 37 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 NOI, supported by higher leasing, improved occupancy, and rental escalations across its office portfolio

India's Reit market gathers momentum, beats peers on returns: Anarock

India's Reit market gains traction with strong returns, high occupancy and regulatory support, outperforming Asian peers and drawing rising investor participation

Reit mutual funds to be reality soon as NSE rolls out dedicated index

Fund houses eye passive schemes tracking Nifty REITs & Realty Index