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.

SEBI has officially reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity instruments effective January 1, 2026, marking a landmark shift that allows mutual funds to allocate equity exposure to REITs and is expected to boost liquidity, attract institutional investors.

India's five publicly listed REITs distributed ₹2,331 crore to over 3.3 lakh unitholders in Q2 FY26, with total market AUM reaching ₹2.35 lakh crore, demonstrating growing investor confidence in this transparent income-generating asset class.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has outlined potential regulatory enhancements for REITs and InvITs, including market index inclusion, expanded mutual fund participation, and greenfield project access for private InvITs, aimed at deepening market liquidity and institutional participation.

India's real estate sector achieved its highest quarterly institutional investment of $2.9 billion in Q3 2025, with 42 transactions reflecting unprecedented investor confidence and marking a transformational phase for the industry.

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.

LL's Global CEO Christian Ulbrich has identified India as transitioning from an emerging to an established real estate investment market, driven by reforms, transparency, and strong economic fundamentals attracting institutional capital.

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: Indian REITs delivered up to 29% returns this year while traditional real estate stocks declined by 20-37%, with SEBI's recent equity reclassification expected to further boost REIT performance through enhanced liquidity and institutional participation.

SEBI's decision to reclassify REITs as equity instruments has sparked an 8% market rally, promising enhanced liquidity and broader institutional participation in India's real estate investment sector.

SEBI's decision to reclassify REITs as equity instruments promises to transform India's real estate investment landscape, opening doors to index inclusion and enhanced institutional participation.

Indian REITs are experiencing remarkable growth with current $18B market cap expected to reach $25B by 2030, offering superior 6-7% yields that significantly outperform global markets.

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.

Alt launches ARIPS, India's first PMS exclusively for REITs and InvITs, requiring ₹50 lakh minimum investment with 8-9% annual yield targets and quarterly payouts.