Indian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are generating an average yield of 6-7.5 per cent for unitholders, better than many mature markets, including the US, according to a report by CREDAI and Anarock. CREDAI, the apex body of Indian real estate developers, and property consultant Anarock released a report 'Indian REITs - A Gateway to Institutional Real Estate' at an event here. At present, there are five listed REITs in India - Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust. Nexus Select Trust are backed by rent-yielding retail real estate (shopping malls) while the other four are office REITs. "Average distribution yields of Indian REITs range between 6 per cent and 7.5 per cent, competitive with fixed-income instruments but with the added potential for capital appreciation," the joint report said. Comparing with other REIT markets globally, the report found that India still lags
Sebi's equity classification for Reits and expanded definition of strategic investor expected to deepen the market, boost liquidity, and widen participation
The regulator also approved an easier onboarding of FPIs
Indian Reits yield 6-7 per cent, outpacing US, Singapore and Japan, says Anarock-Credai report, as sector eyes $25 billion market cap and diversification into new asset classes
India's office real estate is shifting from fragmented ownership to institutionalisation with rising Reit penetration, global investors, and growing demand from multinational occupiers
Colliers report highlights 371 mn sq ft of Grade A office stock in India holds REIT potential, led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with demand from GCCs and BFSI firms driving growth
REITs invest mostly in offices and malls and are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
Together, these REITs manage a portfolio spanning more than 129 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space across India
The initial share sale of Knowledge Realty Trust, sponsored by realty firm Sattva Group and Blackstone, got fully subscribed on the first day of bidding on Tuesday and ended the day with 1.20 times subscription. The Rs 4,800-crore REIT initial public offering (IPO) received bids for 25,04,91,300 units against 20,84,20,800 units on offer, translating into 1.20 times subscription, as per NSE data. Institutional Investors category received 75 per cent subscription while other investors (such as corporates, and individuals investors/NRI and HUF) category was subscribed 1.75 times, as per the NSE data. Knowledge Realty Trust on Monday said it had garnered Rs 1,620 crore from anchor investors, including those from Amundi, Wells Capital, Jhunjhunwala Trust. Additionally, the company received a strategic allocation of Rs 1,200 crore from institutional investors. The IPO will conclude on August 7. The company has set a price band of Rs 95 to Rs 100 per unit. This IPO is entirely a fresh ..
Ahead of its IPO, Knowledge Realty Trust REIT raised ₹1,620 crore from several domestic and global institutional investors via anchor book
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has posted 13 per cent increase in its net operating income to Rs 498.6 crore for the first quarter of this fiscal year and announced plans to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through issue of preferential units to investors. Its Net Operating Income (NOI), which is revenue from operation minus direct operating expenses, stood at Rs 439.9 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing on Friday. The company, an institutionally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) backed by rent-yielding office assets, announced distribution of Rs 319 crore to unitholders (Rs 5.25 per unit) for June quarter of 2025-26 fiscal. Brookfield India REIT also plans to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through issue of preferential units to investors. It will issue up to 3.23 crore units at Rs 310 per unit. "The fiscal year began on a strong note with healthy leasing momentum, robust occupancy levels, and continued growth in distributions," said Alok Aggarwal, .
Strategic investors receive allocation before an issue opens, and are required to invest at least 5% and up to 25% of the total offer size in REITs and InvITs
Embassy Office Parks REIT on Thursday reported a 15 per cent increase in its net operating income to Rs 871.8 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal. Its net operating income stood at Rs 757.5 crore in the year-ago period. The company will distribute Rs 549.8 crore to unitholders for the April-June quarter, an increase of 4 per cent from the same quarter of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. During the June quarter, the company leased 2 million sq ft area, up 9 per cent annually. This included around 1 million sq ft of new leases, 3,60,000 square feet of renewals and 6,65,000 sq ft of pre-leases. The board also accepted the resignation of Ritwik Bhattacharjee as the Chief Executive Officer (Interim). He will continue as a Senior Advisor to Embassy REIT. It approved the appointment of Amit Shetty as the Chief Executive Officer with effect from August 1, 2025.
Blackstone- and Sattva-backed office REIT to raise ₹4,800 crore next week; India's largest REIT on listing eyes 60% net income growth by FY29
Property takes Mindspace REIT's portfolio to 37.9 msf and adds Rs 53.5 cr to its net operating income
PropShare Titania IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹473 crore and no offer for sale component. Check price band, key dates, lot size, objective and more
During the 12 months up to June 2025, all three office Reit stocks delivered more than 15 per cent capital appreciation
The growing number of GCCs is expected to drive the demand for good-quality Grade A office space, providing scope for commercial real estate to come under REITs
Reits, Invits tapped debt every 10 days in record run
Markets regulator Sebi board on Wednesday approved measures to enhance the ease of doing business for the activities of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Also, Sebi has permitted merchant bankers to carry out activities falling outside the purview of the regulator under the same firm. This is subject to certain conditions. Regarding approved regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs, Sebi said that the related parties of the REIT/InvIT and the related parties of the sponsor, investment manager/manager, and project manager would not be considered as "public" unless such related parties are Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). Moreover, they would always be excluded from the "public" category irrespective of their status as QIBs. The board approved several matters that will result in amendments to the REITs as well as and InvITs Regulations 2014. Prior to this amendment, any units held by the related parties of the sponsor, ...