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• India’s five listed REITs distributed more than INR 8,900 crore to unitholders during FY26 amid steady demand for commercial real estate assets.
• Over INR 2,566 crore was distributed during the March 2026 quarter to more than 4.25 lakh unitholders, according to the Indian REITs Association.
• The combined gross asset value of India’s REIT market stood at over INR 2.72 lakh crore, while market capitalisation crossed INR 1.70 lakh crore.
• The five listed REITs together manage more than 187 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail real estate assets across the country.
• Industry experts said REITs are emerging as a preferred investment option for domestic and global investors seeking stable and professionally managed yield-generating assets.
India’s five listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) distributed more than INR 8,900 crore to unitholders during FY26, supported by sustained demand for rent-yielding commercial properties and growing investor participation in income-generating real estate assets. Advertisement
REITs are investment platforms that own, manage or operate income-producing real estate assets and allow investors to earn returns without directly purchasing properties. Under regulatory norms, REITs distribute earnings to unitholders through dividends and other payout mechanisms.
During FY26, the listed REITs in India included Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Nexus Select Trust.
The country’s sixth listed REIT, Bagmane Prime Office REIT, made its stock market debut earlier this month, indicating continued momentum in the segment amid rising institutional interest in commercial real estate.
According to the Indian REITs Association, the five listed REITs together distributed more than INR 2,566 crore to over 4.25 lakh unitholders during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. For the full financial year, the total distribution exceeded INR 8,900 crore.
The association stated that the Indian REIT market’s gross asset value stood at over INR 2.72 lakh crore at the end of the March quarter. The combined market capitalisation of the sector crossed INR 1.70 lakh crore as of May 22, 2026.
Together, the five REITs manage more than 187 million square feet of Grade A office and retail real estate assets across India. These portfolios are spread across major business districts and retail hubs, where leasing demand from global capability centres, technology firms, banking and financial companies, and retail brands has remained stable over the past few years.
Since their inception, the five listed REITs have collectively distributed more than INR 31,700 crore to unitholders, highlighting the growing maturity of the asset class in India’s real estate market.
Alok Aggarwal, Chairperson of the Indian REITs Association, said the industry witnessed another important year marked by strong distribution growth, expansion of quality real estate portfolios and rising investor participation. He added that REITs are gradually becoming a preferred investment option for both domestic and global investors looking for transparent and professionally managed yield-generating assets.
India’s REIT market has expanded steadily since the listing of the country’s first office REIT in 2019. Over the past few years, the sector has seen increased participation from institutional investors, retail unitholders and pension funds as commercial real estate leasing recovered after the pandemic period. Industry experts believe stable rental income, long-term lease structures and improving office occupancy levels continue to support investor confidence in listed REIT platforms.
Source PTI
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