The domestic-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market in India has seen significant growth, expanding more than six times since FY20. Starting at Rs 27,100 crore in 2019-20, the market has surged to Rs 1.72 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY26, driven by new listings and steady unit price appreciation among existing REITs. Four of the listed REITs experienced over 20% year-on-year unit price growth between Q3 FY25 and Q3 FY26.
India’s REIT market has provided consistent returns amidst global volatility, according to Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO for India, South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa at CBRE. The market is expected to witness wider adoption due to three regulatory changes in 2026 and beyond. SEBI’s decision to reclassify REITs as equity-related instruments is anticipated to enhance liquidity by allowing broader participation from mutual funds and specialized investment funds.
Moreover, the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to permit commercial banks to lend directly to REITs, aligning them with infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), is seen as a positive development. The Union Budget 2026-27 has also outlined plans to monetize Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) assets through dedicated REIT structures, potentially unlocking value from state-owned commercial real estate and providing investors access to sovereign-backed assets.
CBRE India Research projects that India’s SM REIT market could surpass $75 billion, supported by over 500 million square feet of eligible office, logistics, and retail assets. The office sector REIT remains the most preferred segment for capital allocation, with approximately 42% of India-based respondents showing interest in investing. Currently, there are five REITs listed on Indian stock exchanges, including the BSE and the NSE.
