Indian REITs Cross Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore In AUM; Q1 Distributions Up 13% YoY
India's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have hit a key milestone, with total gross Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching around Rs 1.63 lakh crore as of Q4 FY25. The sector's growth momentum is reflected not just in asset size but also in investor payouts.
In Q1 FY26, the country's four listed REITs — Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust — together distributed Rs 1,559 crore to over 2.7 lakh unitholders. This marks a 13% year-on-year jump from Rs 1,371 crore in the same period last year.
Collectively, these REITs manage more than 129 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail properties nationwide. Since inception, they have distributed over Rs 24,300 crore, underscoring their role in delivering steady income streams to investors.
Alok Aggarwal, MD & CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust and chairman of the Indian REITs Association, said, 'This rise in quarterly distribution marks a strong start to the fiscal year and reflects Indian REITs' continued commitment to delivering regular and stable cash flows to unitholders… With its proven track record of resilience and growth, we firmly believe Indian REITs are poised for continued success."
What Are REITs?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies or trusts that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate across sectors such as commercial offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and hospitality. They pool money from multiple investors, similar to mutual funds, and invest in a portfolio of real estate assets. The income from these properties, mainly rental income, is distributed to investors as dividends.
REITs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which mandates that they must distribute at least 90% of their net distributable income to unitholders. This makes REITs an attractive investment for those seeking regular income, diversification, and exposure to real estate without the hassles of owning and managing physical property.
In India, the concept was introduced in 2014, and today, major listed REITs are Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust. These REITs primarily own and lease Grade A office spaces in prime business hubs, benefiting from stable, long-term rental agreements with reputed tenants.
How to Invest in REITs
Investing in REITs is straightforward and can be done through two primary routes:
Stock Exchanges: Listed REITs trade on stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE, just like equity shares. You can buy units of a REIT through your demat and trading account at the prevailing market price.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): When a REIT is launched, investors can subscribe to its IPO, after which the units get listed for secondary market trading. Last week, the Knowledge Realty Trust REIT IPO was open for subscription between August 5 and August 7. It will be listed on the BSE and the NSE on August 18, 2025.
The minimum investment amount for REITs in India has been reduced significantly over the years to make them more accessible to retail investors. Currently, you can invest in as little as one REIT unit, lowering the entry barrier for participation.
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