India's retail real estate sector is set to unlock a ₹60,000-₹80,000 crore REIT opportunity over the next five years as Grade A malls mature into institutional assets, with Tier-II cities emerging as key growth drivers alongside evolving consumer preferences for experience-led retail formats.

India's retail REIT sector is poised for exponential growth, with market projections indicating a Rs 60,000-80,000 crore valuation by 2030, driven by institutional-grade assets, robust consumption trends, and portfolio diversification demands.

India's retail REIT sector is projected to become a ₹60,000-80,000 crore market by 2030, representing up to 40% of the country's total REIT market, according to new research from Anarock.

WeWork India Management's ₹3,000 crore IPO closed with 1.15 times subscription on Tuesday, driven primarily by institutional investors while retail and HNI segments showed limited interest in the co-working space operator's public market debut.

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.

India's REIT market has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 140 million sq ft in combined office and retail assets, demonstrating growing investor confidence and institutional participation in commercial real estate.

India's retail real estate sector experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, with private equity investments surging 38% to USD 2.4 billion and retail leasing activity jumping 69% to 5.7 million sq ft.