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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.
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Sebi will amend the definition of Strategic Investor in the REIT Regulations and the InvIT Regulations to widen the scope
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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
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The new amendments will provide more clarity for investors on cash flows and risk-reward profiles of these assets, said legal experts.
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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
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The consultation paper, released on February 14, covers ease-of-doing business and investor-protection measures
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With a stable and investor-friendly regulatory environment, policy support, technological advancements and sustainable practices, the sector offers a wealth of opportunities
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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.
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E-commerce has become a dominant player in India’s service sector growth, says ministry
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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
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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
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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.
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SEBI said that it has consistently highlighted the role of REITs, SM REITs, InvITs, and Municipal Bonds, etc to advance the Indian securities market.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The survey report was released on July 22, a day before the Union Budget.
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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.
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The market regulator has suggested that the lot size of these InvITs be cut from Rs 1 crore to Rs 25 lakh.
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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
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A lower pace of supply in the office market along with improving occupancy levels and lease rentals augurs well for REIT unit holders
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The trusts are required to distribute a minimum of 90 percent of the NDCFs at the level of the trusts and at the level of the HoldCo/SPVs. The revised framework for both InvITs and REITs will become applicable from April 1, 2024
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The regulator had floated a consultation paper in May, after noting an increasing interest among investors
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The regulator may finally make an alternative to reverse-book building process a reality
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Eligibility of unitholders will be decided based on the holding pattern as on September 30, 2023
