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.

: 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.