Financial experts question whether property purchase with long-term debt remains the wisest wealth creation strategy for middle-income Indians in today's economic landscape.

Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts are emerging as mainstream investment options in India, with enhanced regulatory support driving institutional confidence and retail accessibility.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are revolutionizing India's real estate sector, capturing 14% of total investments in 2024. With funds like ASK raising ₹500 crore and targeting luxury properties, AIFs are becoming the preferred financing solution for developers and investors.

Pantomath Group launches Bharat Bhoomi Fund, a ₹1,000 crore real estate AIF targeting 22% returns. Fund focuses on commercial, residential projects across major Indian metro corridors with greenshoe option up to ₹2,000 crore.

The Wealth Company launches ₹2,000 crore Bharat Bhoomi Fund, a Category II AIF targeting ready-to-execute real estate projects across data centres, housing, and renewable energy. 1,200 acres pipeline ready.

India’s real estate sector is witnessing a massive investment wave, with ₹62,000 crore pumped into land acquisitions across metros. Developers secured 2,335 acres in 134 deals, setting the stage for a surge in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, an alternative investment management business, will launch its first real estate debt fund to invest in India's top eight property markets, raising around ₹1,000 crore. The Arnya Real Estate Fund—Debt offers a ₹1,000 crore green-shoe option.

Adarsh Developers, a leading real estate developer, repaid a ₹750 crore structured financing arrangement from Edelweiss Alternative Asset Advisors in 2022 progressing towards financial stability.

SEBI-registered alternative investment fund (AIF) Triveda Capital has raised 80 crore in its first close, aiming to raise 250 crore. Ranjan Pai, chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group, led the investment, a milestone for the new fund.

Golden Growth vehicle (GGF), a category-II alternative investment vehicle, aims to collect 400 crore for land purchase in South Delhi to create luxury apartments. After its first financing round, the fund bought property in South Delhi's posh Anand Niketan residential complex.

A real estate loan fund raised over ₹700 crore for mid-income and affordable housing projects in tier-I and select tier-II locations by WSB Real Estate Partners. Newly created, fourth SEBI-registered Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) closes with ₹1,000 crore target capital.

In an innovative move, Nuvama Asset Management, the alternative investment arm of Nuvama Wealth Management, and Cushman & Wakefield have formed a joint venture to raise a 3,000 crore commercial property fund.

Kochra Realty Acquires Stressed Residential Project in Dahisar For a Staggering INR 700 crore. Kochra Realty Acquires Stressed Residential Project in Dahisar For a Staggering INR 700 crore -

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has authorised the fractional real estate ownership platform hBits to raise over Rs 500 crore through a category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) for commercial real estate investments across India's major markets.

Bangalore based TriVeda Capital, a Sebi-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), intends to fund INR 7200 Cr to invest in regional development projects.