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Real estate is getting a digital makeover, and investors are loving it.

How to earn property-like income with just Rs 10 lakh in REITs

Want real estate exposure without owning a building? Here’s how you can use listed REITs in India to build a steady-income portfolio and construct a Rs 10 lakh ladder step by step.

Why investors are looking beyond homes to REITs and AIFs

Indian investors are diversifying beyond residential real estate, exploring commercial properties, REITs, and alternative investment funds for liquidity, income, and growth, reducing dependence on traditional assets.

Is now the time to shift from direct REITs to mutual funds?

With volatile real estate markets and evolving tax rules, investors are weighing the trade-off between direct REIT holdings and diversified mutual fund exposure.

Knight Frank sees ‘transformative growth’ in India’s InvITs, set to triple to $258 billion by 2030

India has five listed REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and 17 InvITs with a combined market capitalisation of $33.2 billion. Knight Frank has positioned the country as the fourth-largest market in Asia for REITs and InvITs, behind Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Sebi proposes adding QIBs and FPIs in strategic investor category for REITs, InvITs

Sebi will amend the definition of Strategic Investor in the REIT Regulations and the InvIT Regulations to widen the scope

REITs and InvITs: From niche instruments to core institutional allocations

Mutual funds in India are shifting from tactical to strategic investments in REITs and InvITs, driven by strong yields, regulatory support, and growing market maturity, redefining long-term income generation

How have disclosures by REITs, InvITs improved?

The new amendments will provide more clarity for investors on cash flows and risk-reward profiles of these assets, said legal experts.

GWS 2025: Offices will continue to dominate REIT space, say industry players

According to the leaders of the three office REITs, the sector has overcome challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, trust deficit in real estate, and SEZ (special economic zone) demarcation issues

SEBI proposes aligning financials disclosure requirements for REITs, InvITs with ICDR and LODR Regulations

The consultation paper, released on February 14, covers ease-of-doing business and investor-protection measures

India’s real estate sector is on the verge of a transformation in 2025

With a stable and investor-friendly regulatory environment, policy support, technological advancements and sustainable practices, the sector offers a wealth of opportunities 

SEBI board meet: New laws, new approach; 9 key announcements and the one that didn't make it

On December 18, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) presented proposals that covered SME IPOs, performance validation and a new regulation that mandates public consultation as part of the process of the capital markets’ regulator.

Finance Ministry bats for REITs, e-commerce in August economic review

E-commerce has become a dominant player in India’s service sector growth, says ministry

Sebi proposes tripling the fee for informal guidance, including more entities under its ambit

In a consultation paper released on August 30, Sebi has also proposed the setting up of a nodal department that will both receive the applications and monitor their progress

Sebi announces two more ease-of-doing-business measures for REITs and InvITs

The capital markets regulator has aligned the provisions more closely with LODR Regulations; one measure gives the asset classes more time to file their statements of deviation with the exchanges

Has Hindenburg dropped the fourth allegation around REIT rules against Sebi chief?

There is no mention of the fourth allegation on the capital market regulator proposing and implementing a raft of REIT legislation in Hindenburg's follow up query.

SEBI refutes Hindenburg's claims of REIT regulation bias as "inappropriate"

SEBI said that it has consistently highlighted the role of REITs, SM REITs, InvITs, and Municipal Bonds, etc to advance the Indian securities market.

Dhaval Buch's Blackstone role predates Madhabi Buch's SEBI appointment; Blackstone was on Madhabi's recusal list

The report by Hindenburg Research highlighted that Blackstone, a major player in India's REIT sector, saw regulatory changes during Madhabi Buch's tenure that allegedly favoured the firm.

Decoding Hindenberg’s allegations and the REITS connection

A REIT is a hybrid fixed-income instrument offering a transparent, regulated, and diversified platform to earn regular income and potential capital appreciation over a 3-4 year period

Sebi regulations around REITs benefited Blackstone Private Equity where Madhabi Puri Buch’s husband Dhaval Buch was Senior Advisor, alleges Hindenburg

Hindenburg Research has accused SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch of potential conflicts of interest due to her husband Dhaval Buch's appointment at Blackstone and subsequent regulatory changes benefiting the REIT sector.

REIT, InvIT mop-ups shoot up 5-fold to over Rs 39,000 crore in FY24: Economic Survey

The survey report was released on July 22, a day before the Union Budget.

ITR filing for FY 2023-24: Taxing gains from real estate investments

ITR Filing: Rental income, dividends, and capital gains from real estate investments are all taxed differently. A look at how the tax laws look at the different types of investments.

To encourage participation in privately placed InvITs, Sebi moots slashing lot size by three-fourths

The market regulator has suggested that the lot size of these InvITs be cut from Rs 1 crore to Rs 25 lakh.

Personal Finance: Sentiment booster is key to REITs gaining popularity. Here’s why

Investors must be prepared to own REITs with a decadal outlook and tone down return expectations to steady, stable yield rather than mere capital gains

The compelling case for investing in REITs

A lower pace of supply in the office market along with improving occupancy levels and lease rentals augurs well for REIT unit holders