India's pension funds are reportedly gaining expanded access to REITs and AIFs, a landmark policy shift expected to channel billions into real estate and infrastructure while delivering stable yields for retirement portfolios.

Brookfield India REIT has successfully raised ₹3,500 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement, attracting major investors including SBI Mutual Fund, LIC, and IFC. The capital will fund portfolio expansion, debt repayment, and corporate growth initiatives.

Umiya Buildcon has acquired a 20,000 sq ft super-prime plot in Bengaluru's CBD with a development potential of 55,600 sq ft, planning an exclusive boutique luxury residential project expected to add nearly Rs 200 crore to its portfolio.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has acquired three premium commercial office properties in Mumbai's Worli and BKC Annex along with Pune's Kalyani Nagar from sponsor K Raheja Corp for ₹2,916 crore, expanding its portfolio to approximately 39 million square feet.

Bollywood actor Kajol Devgan has reportedly secured a nine-year commercial lease with HDFC Bank for her Goregaon West retail property, generating ₹8.6 crore in rental income with structured escalations, highlighting celebrities' growing interest in commercial real estate investments.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly purchased two commercial units totaling 5,681 sq ft in Mumbai's Andheri East for ₹30.75 crore, strengthening his real estate portfolio in the city's thriving business corridor.

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Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has announced a landmark ₹13,125 crore acquisition of a 7.7 million square foot Grade-A office campus on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road, marking one of India's largest single-asset commercial real estate transactions and expanding its portfolio by 31%.

Ashiana Housing Ltd has launched Phase 2 of its senior living project Ashiana Vatsalya in Chennai, offering 430 units priced between ₹75 lakh and ₹1.61 crore with possession expected by July 2028.

Global investment giant Brookfield has reportedly become the leading bidder to acquire one of India's largest logistics portfolios worth ₹5,000 crore, comprising over 13 million square feet of warehousing assets jointly owned by ESR and Allianz Real Estate.

IRB InvIT has successfully raised ₹3,248.43 crore through institutional placement to acquire three major BOT highway corridors, expanding its portfolio from ₹7,800 crore to over ₹16,000 crore and signaling strong investor confidence in India's road infrastructure sector.

Tourism Finance Corporation of India aims to disburse ₹2,000 crore in FY26, expanding into hospitality, real estate, MSME solar financing and tourism-focused AIFs to diversify its lending portfolio beyond traditional sectors.

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.

Financial experts analyze property investments versus mutual funds, revealing that the superior wealth creation strategy depends on individual financial goals, risk appetite, and liquidity needs rather than universal superiority.

Brookfield has taken the lead position in acquiring a 13 million sq ft logistics portfolio from ESR-Allianz JV, valued at ₹5,000 crore, marking one of India's largest warehousing deals.