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Rising REITs and InvITs
Context:
The combined assets under management (AUM) of REITs and InvITs in India have crossed ?9 lakh crore, projected to reach ?25 lakh crore by 2030.
REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts):
- Collective investment vehicles that pool capital from investors to invest in income-generating real estate such as office parks, malls, and commercial properties.
- Provide regular income to investors in the form of dividends.
- First REIT in India listed in 2019 (Embassy Office Parks REIT).
InvITs (Infrastructure Investment Trusts):
- Investment vehicles that allow pooling of funds for infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, power transmission lines, and renewable energy assets.
- First InvIT was registered in 2016.
- Help monetise operational infrastructure projects and recycle capital for developers.
Present Status (2025):
- 5 listed REITs (including Embassy Office Parks, Brookfield India REIT, Mindspace Business Parks, Nexus Select Trust).
- 27 InvITs registered with SEBI, out of which 5 publicly listed and 23 privately listed.
- Current AUM:?7 lakh crore (InvITs) and ?2.25 lakh crore (REITs).
- Expected AUM by 2030: ?25 lakh crore.
Significance:
- Channelises long-term finance into real estate and infrastructure sectors.
- Encourages participation of retail investors in capital markets.
- Supports India’s infrastructure pipeline and real estate formalisation.
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