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

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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.

Foreign investors keen on REITs, InvITs: SEBI

During the meeting, the regulator found that "the participants were keen on emerging areas such as REITs (real estate investment trusts) and InvITs, (infrastructure investment trusts) which have more than $10 billion asset size as on today".

'New Sebi norms to help InvITs AUM to jump 5-fold to Rs 2 trillion'

According to the Crisil, the amendments in InvIT regulations by the Sebi has accelerated adoption of the financial instrument as an asset class.

Sebi reduces minimum subscription requirement for REITs, InvITs

The minimum value of a single lot should be Rs 1 lakh in the case of InvITs. Markets regulator Sebi on April 23 came out with guidelines for determination of allotment and trading lot size for REITs and InvITs. Sebi norms pertaining to REITs and InvITs were amended on April 22.

Sebi issues norms for issuance of debt securities by REITs, InvITs

The regulator, in December, had allowed these trusts to raise funds by issuing debt securities in order to make them attractive to investors.

Govt should take steps to encourage retail investments in InvITs: IndiGrid chief Pratik Agarwal

The CEO & MD of India's first infrastructure investment trust believes the present investment limit of a minimum of Rs 5 lakh has to be brought down to attract retail investors

Strategic investors can invest up to 25% in REITs/InvITs: Sebi

"The strategic investor(s) shall, either jointly or severally, invest not less than 5 per cent and not more than 25 per cent of the total offer size," Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular.

RBI caps banks' investment limit in deposit-taking NBFCs at 10%

RBI notified that banks investing in such firms must have a minimum regulatory capital.

Sebi plans to allow REITs, InvITs to raise funds via bonds

A proposal to amend REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) would be placed before Sebi's board tomorrow in order to facilitate growth of such trusts, an official said.

Mirae Asset MF seeks SEBI approval to launch open-ended income fund

The open-ended income scheme will invest at least 65 percent in corporate debt/bonds and up to 35 percent in debt and money market instruments

HDFC Mutual Fund seeks SEBI nod to launch housing opportunities scheme

The fund house proposes to offer 3 plans of tenure ranging between 24 and 66 months.

NPA ordinance – An innovative approach to faster resolution

Any delay in resolution reduces the value of assets, increases the cost and keep the capital locked for a long time.

4 InvIT IPOs to reduce holding groups' debt by Rs 13,000 cr

Stating that InvIT fund listing can provide cash-flow relief to the cash-starved sector, India Rating in a report today said the companies which are likely to deleverage by using the InvIT route this year are Sterlite Power Grid Ventures, Rinfra, and IL&FS Transportation Networks.

InvITs may deleverage infrastructure companies by nearly Rs 13,000 crore

The first four infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), which are likely to hit the primary markets this fiscal, may bring down the overall debt of sponsor groups by nearly Rs 13,000 crore, according to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).