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As of July 30, 2025, the Indian REITs market exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore in market cap.
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The Indian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market has crossed a major milestone, with the combined market capitalisation of all four listed REITs—Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust—surpassing Rs 1 lakh crore as of July 30, 2025.
A REIT is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. In India, listed REITs allow investors—both big and small—to buy units (similar to shares) and earn income from the rent, lease, or sale of commercial properties like office spaces, malls, and hotels.
According to Ms. Binitha Dalal, Founder & Managing Partner at Mt. K Kapital, SEBI’s recent reforms—such as lowering minimum investment sizes, easing listing conditions, and expanding eligible assets—are paving the way for a broader range of sponsors and asset classes, from logistics parks to data centres. “We could see new listings beyond traditional office spaces, making REITs far more inclusive and accessible to retail investors,” she said, adding that tax alignment with equities could further accelerate participation.
Arpit Bansal, CEO & Founder of La Wisteria, sees the boom in Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a key catalyst. “GCCs have accounted for nearly 28–29% of India’s gross leasing volume, with REIT landlords absorbing up to 60% of this demand. This is directly driving a pipeline of new REIT filings, including large entrants like Knowledge Realty Trust,” he noted.
Both experts acknowledged risks. Dalal cautioned that weaker assets or incomplete projects could dilute investor confidence if packaged into REITs, stressing the need for “stronger asset-level scrutiny and sustained regulatory oversight.” Bansal flagged concerns over income classification, service contracts, and facility management arrangements, calling for tighter governance as retail participation grows.
On the funding side, both agreed that while greenfield projects will still depend on private equity and bank loans, REITs and InvITs unlock capital from completed assets, reduce leverage, and create room for fresh bank lending. “This diversified funding ecosystem can significantly reduce the sector’s dependence on costlier debt,” Bansal added.
Pawan Agarwal, MD, NK Realtors aruged REITS as an investment perspective have become a strong tool for retail investors to diversify their portfolios through safe tools.. Addition of multiple new REITs such as Sattva-Blackstone Knowledge Realty, DLF with their assets and Panchshil-Blackstone JV in the next coming years show us that all players in the sell side are highly positive about this investment product.
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
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