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.

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.

Phoenix Mills announced the acquisition of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's 49% stake in Island Star Mall Developers for ₹5,449 crore, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

Bollywood actress Kajol expands her investment portfolio with a Rs 28.78 crore purchase of premium retail space in Mumbai's Goregaon West, highlighting celebrity interest in commercial real estate amid the city's robust property market.

Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd. (PCHFL) is selling ₹1,625 crore in loans given to Sheth Creators and Transcon Sheth Creators, inviting bids from ARCs, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The move aligns with Piramal’s strategy to shift from wholesale lending to retail finance ....

Kotak Mahindra Bank would buy Standard Chartered Bank India's ₹4,100 crore personal loan portfolio. This transaction should be completed in three months, pending regulatory clearances and closing conditions. The loans purchased are conventional, easing the transfer for banks and clients.

Nexus Select Trust, a major REIT, is in talks to buy Chennai's Marina Mall, which has about 600,000 square feet of retail space. Direct sources said Nexus Select Trust's growth plan included this substantial move.

PNB Housing Finance aims to raise its loan portfolio by 17% in FY25, the biggest expansion since 2019. A strong capital position has allowed the firm to concentrate on retail lending, which currently accounts for 97% of its operations, including affordable housing.

Bandhan Bank will sell its ₹775-crore affordable house loan portfolio to Avenue Capital-backed Arcil for ₹280 crore. A planned cash transaction by the bank addresses financial challenges for low-income households struggling to repay housing loans of ₹10-12 lakh.