Sebi's new framework simplifies fundraising for REITs and InvITs through a fast-track FPO mechanism, enhancing liquidity, ensuring minimum public holding, rationalizing sponsor lock-ins, and aligning Indian capital markets with global standards.

Equity investments in Indian real estate are set to cross $10 billion (₹1,000 crore) for the first time. Inflows reached $8.9 billion from January to September 2024, up 46% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic investor participation and a jump in deal volumes to 200 from 151 in 2023.

Indian real estate IPOs have gained pace due to high demand in residential, commercial, and retail industries. Real estate IPOs generated ₹13,553 crore in 2024, a significant rise from the previous year, as firms use capital markets for growth.

Sobha India, a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Sobha Group, wants to increase equity capital to ₹10,000 crore in the next five years. This ambitious goal will help the firm develop and enter new markets.

Wealthy Indians are increasingly channeling their investments into real estate markets in the UAE and Europe, driven by the allure of high rental yields and enhanced lifestyle options.

Walton Street BlackSoil, renamed WSB Real Estate Partners, wants to raise more money. With its 700-crore second fund expected to be fully deployed in a few months, the business is focused on south Indian markets.

Since the capital markets regulation allowed REITs to employ commercial papers in 2022, K Raheja Corp's Mindspace Business Parks REIT is India's first to do so.