Nov 08, 2021 05:13 PM IST

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala & Canada’s British Columbia may be lead investors in Cube Highway’s $1bn InvIT

InvITs can either be publically listed or privately placed to a clutch of investors. InvIT’s by IRB Infra , Power Grid, India Infrastructure Trust ( backed by Brookfield) and Indi Grid Trust ( backed by KKR and GIC) are listed on the domestic bourses

Sebi tweaks norms for REITs, InvITs on exit option for dissenting unit holders

The exit option for dissenting unit holders would be available in case of an acquisition, change in sponsor, inducted sponsor or change in control of sponsor or inducted sponsor is triggered pursuant to an open offer.

Niti Aayog suggests tax incentives for investment in InvITs

The Aayog in consultation with infra line ministries has prepared and released a report on National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) this month.

REITs, InvITs to be included in Nifty indices from September 30

REITs and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are relatively new investment instruments in the Indian context but extremely popular in global markets.

REITs, InvITs can be part of Nifty indices after NSE revises criteria

Now, all equity shares, REITs and InvITs that are traded on NSE are eligible for inclusion in Nifty indices

REITs and InvITs: Paving the way for a new era of investments

On July 30, markets regulator Sebi reduced the minimum application value of REITs and InvITs, and revised trading lot to one unit for these emerging investment instruments to make them attractive for retail investors.

REITs, InvITs to disclose investors' complaints on websites, stock exchanges filings

While a REIT comprises a portfolio of commercial real assets, a major portion of which are already leased out, InvITs comprise a portfolio of infrastructure assets such as highways, power transmission assets.

REITs, InvITs garner Rs 55,000-crore in FY21; net assets grow to Rs 1.64 lakh crore

While an REIT comprises a portfolio of commercial real assets, a major portion of which are already leased out, InvITs comprise a portfolio of infrastructure assets such as highways, power transmission assets.

InvITs and REITS: Time to turn a new leaf

Sebi's recent decisions are expected to enable higher retail investor participation, leading to efficient price discovery of upcoming issuances. The potential of InvITs and REITS is, however, far from realised. A few tweaks and these can be game-changers to attract fresh capital. .

Sebi tweaks rules for accredited investors, independent directors and whistleblowers: Key takeaways

The regulatory amendments issued by Sebi also cover asset management companies, audit committees, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs).

IIFCL plans to invest Rs 4,000 crore in InvITs, awaits RBI approval

IIFCL's Managing Director P R Jaishankar said the company is comfortable with a capital adequacy ratio of 31 per cent and would not require capital infusion from the government to fund business growth this fiscal.

BSE raises over Rs 18 lakh crore for India’s corporate sector in FY21

Despite the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19, the fundraising by BSE was 53 percent higher than the funds raised in FY21.

Budget 2021 | Debt financing for investment in InVITs, REITs to be enabled further: FM Sitharaman

The move will attract more investment in the real estate and infra sectors, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

2021 strategy: Alternate asset classes like InvITs can help investors diversify in volatile times

Rating agency CRISIL believes that InvITs-REITs have enormous potential of around Rs 8 lakh crore in India over the next four to six years.

Govt likely to ease fund-raising norms for Investment Trusts soon

According to sources, the proposals include reducing the holding period for long term capital gains, allowing banks to lend to REITs and relaxing conditions for investment in debt securities of trusts.

InvITs to acquire over Rs 4 lakh cr of infra assets in five years: Icra

The instrument has become an attractive investment vehicle as regulatory and taxation regime governing InvITs have significantly evolved over the years, the agency said.

REITs, InvITs can hold unitholders meeting via video conferencing till December: SEBI

The move comes after SEBI received representations for extending the facility for some more time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SEBI puts in place framework to provide exit option to dissenting unitholders of REITs, InvITs

Upon receipt of public notice, investment manager will immediately but not later than 24 hours provide the list of dissenting unit holders to the lead manager.

IndiGrid InvIT: Steady performance and higher yield to benefit investors

Ideas for Profit | An instrument for capital protection and reasonable returns

In this edition of Ideas for Profit, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra discusses whether investors should keep their focus on IndiGrid

Review of dividend tax on REITs, InvITs is the need of the hour

The recent finance bill proposes to introduce a tax on dividends declared by a Business Trust at the unit holder level, creating two levels of taxation and jeopardizing any new fund raise by infrastructure and real estate companies

Government mulls options for tax breaks to REITs and InvITs: Report

The government is reportedly still in talks with the stakeholders, and may clear its stand on the matter during a reply to questions raised on the Finance Bill, 2020.

Builders want rollback of tax on dividend on InvITs, REITs

(NAREDCO), an apex body formed under the aegis of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, in a letter to Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty, has recommended that continuation of dividend exemption in the hands of the unit holders will help in de-stressing the banking system.

Private equity investment in India: Next year a blockbuster too?

Challenges in the economy are changing the manner in which PE capital is deployed

REITs, InvITs gain traction; mutual funds invest Rs 9,000cr during January-September

Fund managers have infused Rs 451 crore in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and Rs 8,528 crore in infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), according to the SEBI.