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Indian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are reporting promising yields, ranging from 6 to 7.5 percent, surpassing those in established markets like the US, which offer yields of 2.5-3.5 percent. This performance is highlighted in a report by CREDAI and Anarock. The report, titled 'Indian REITs - A Gateway to Institutional Real Estate,' reveals that despite their recent entry into the market, Indian REITs are proving to be formidable players, with distribution yields outperforming many global counterparts such as Singapore and Japan. Key executives from CREDAI and Anarock emphasize the future potential as Indian REITs plan to diversify into new asset classes including retail, logistics, and housing, promising lucrative investment opportunities as India's urban infrastructure and economy expand.
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) India's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market is gaining momentum with nearly 140 million sq ft of office and retail real estate already in the portfolio of five trusts listed on stock exchanges, according to Colliers India. Real estate consultant Colliers India noted that the REIT market in India is "steadily progressing from a 'nascent' to 'early growth' stage. Stating that around 500 million sq ft of office assets are REIT-worthy, the consultant said the four listed office REITs currently encompass close to 133 million sq ft of Grade A office space. "Addition ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The reclassification of real-estate investment trusts (REITs) as equity will make them eligible for inclusion in benchmark indices, drawing in mutual funds and institutional investors.Developers stand to benefit from lower financing costs and more diversified funding, while investors can diversify into real estate with opportunity for steady dividends and potential capital appreciation without the illiquidity of property. An REIT is an entity that owns income-generating real estate and lets investors earn returns from rents and dividends without owning property directly."The reclassifi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. "It is the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's industrial and warehousing market remained resilient in 2025, with cumulative demand across the top eight markets reaching 26.5 million square feet in the first nine months of the year, reflecting an 11 per cent year‑on‑year increase, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Colliers said that annual demand could reach 30--40 million sq ft, with new supply likely to remain elevated at 35-40 million sq ft in 2025. Third‑party logistics (3PL) players continued to dominate leasing activity, accounting for nearly one‑third of warehousing demand, while ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
Kolkata: SEBI on Thursday expressed concern over the growing dominance of ultra-short-term derivatives trading, cautioning that such trends could undermine the health of India's capital markets, while contemplating steps to extend the tenure and maturity of these products. "Very short-term derivatives continue to dominate equity derivative volumes, especially expiry-day index options. This is an imbalance that is obviously unhealthy and may have potential for adverse consequences," said SEBI Whole-Time Member Ananth Narayan. He was addressing the 11th Capital Markets Conclave organised by th ...Read More >
India's real estate sector is poised for robust growth in 2026, driven by strong domestic consumption and sustained investor confidence. The market is expanding across commercial, residential, and industrial segments, with alternative asset classes like data centers and co-living attracting significant institutional interest. Evolving workplace strategies and infrastructure development are key growth drivers. India's real estate sector is set to enter 2026 with renewed momentum, supported by res ...Read More >
In Q1 2025, inflows stood at $0.81 billion, followed by a sharp rebound to $1.80 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 122% increase. This was followed by a marginal dip to $1.76 billion in Q3 2025. Investments then surged to $3.73 billion in Q4 2025, before dropping steeply to $1.41 billion in Q1 2026, Vestian said. Despite the sequential decline, Q1 2026 marked the strongest first-quarter performance since 2022. "This highlights strong investor confidence in India's real estate sector, even as global ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India's real estate sector has attracted nearly USD 80 billion in institutional investments over the past 15 years since 2010, highlighting the sector's evolution into a preferred asset class for both global and domestic investors, according to a joint report by Colliers-CREDAI. Foreign capital continues to dominate, contributing 57 per cent of total inflows, during these years, the report said. Interestingly, domestic capital has been emerging as a key driver post-pandemic, indicating a substantial shift in the investment landscape across asset classes ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
The Indian real estate investment trust (REIT) market has grown steadily since its initial listing in 2019. Three more REITs are expected over the next four years. "Attractive yields of 6-7 per cent, coupled with rental escalations and capital appreciation opportunities, make Indian REITs highly competitive compared to global peers," Anarock Capital and Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) said in a joint report. The combination of regulatory confidence, market depth, and growth potential ensures that the country's REITs will play a defining role in shaping the future of In ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are coming after age in India as a mainstream asset class and are playing "a pivotal role" in driving growth in these two sectors, according to the Indian REITs Association and Bharat InvITs Association. India currently has five publicly listed REITs -- Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust and Knowledge Realty Trust. And of the 27 SEBI-registered InvITs, five are publicly listed. Both REITs and InvITs are regulated by SEBI.Te ...Read More >
Mumbai : The Indian REITs Association (IRA) announced joining the Global REIT Alliance, an international coalition dedicated to advancing the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector worldwide. The Global REIT Alliance is committed to strengthening REITs as a trusted asset class and expanding investment opportunities globally. The Alliance was officially launched recently at the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA)'s 2025 ReThink conference in Stockholm, Sweden. The Global REIT Alliance brings together 24 countries and regions, creating a unified voice for REIT advocacy and a plat ...Read More >