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.

India's REIT and InvIT funding has increased significantly in recent years. The money generated via these channels increased tenfold in 2023, reaching ₹11,474 crore. SEBI's favourable policies and these instruments' enticing returns have driven this expansion.

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.

Zapkey Technologies, a Mumbai-based Proptech business, has secured a pre-Series A fundraising round headed by DSP Group Family Office and included participation from Gruhas Proptech and DLF Family Office.

Livspace, a platform for home interior design and remodelling, has secured USD180 million in a fundraising round headed by US private equity company KKR.