{
  "id": 9307988,
  "title": "Want to invest in real estate without buying a house? India’s REIT market is booming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/want-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-buying-a-house-indias-reit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:27:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/want-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-buying-a-house-indias-reit-market-is-booming/articleshow/134429194.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investing in real estate does not always require purchasing a property. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer an alternative method for investors to contribute to income-generating properties. These trusts allow individuals to invest in large-scale commercial real estate projects, generating income through rents collected from properties such as office complexes, infrastructure, and apartment buildings.\n\nIn India, the REIT market has seen significant growth, becoming the fourth-largest in Asia in terms of value. The market has expanded from a valuation of $11 billion in 2024 to $17.7 billion, surpassing Hong Kong in market size. REITs operate by managing portfolios of high-value properties and collecting rents, which are then distributed to shareholders as income or dividends.\n\nREITs can be classified into various types based on their business operations and share trading methods. Equity REITs focus on managing commercial income-generating properties, while mortgage REITs, or mREITs, earn interest by lending money to property owners or purchasing mortgage-backed securities. Hybrid REITs combine both equity and mortgage REITs, and private REITs operate as private placements for select investors, while publicly traded REITs have shares listed on stock exchanges and are regulated by SEBI.\n\nInvesting in REITs provides several benefits, including exposure to a diverse range of properties without the need for direct management, potential income through dividends, and a long-term investment option for retirement portfolios. These investment vehicles can be purchased through major stock exchanges, similar to mutual funds, or via REIT-focused ETFs, providing diversification benefits.\n\nThe growth of India's REIT market has been fueled by the expansion of listed real estate portfolios and new listings, adding significant office space to the market. As of June 2026, the REITs in India manage around 178 million square feet of listed portfolio space, with another 36.7 million square feet under construction or planned. Recent high-profile listings, such as those of Knowledge Realty Trust and Bagmane Prime Office REIT, have contributed substantially to this increase, accounting for a substantial portion of the new space added to the market in recent years.",
  "summary": "India's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are capturing the spotlight as the market witnesses significant expansion. Investors have the opportunity to acquire shares in publicly traded REITs or enhance their portfolios through mutual funds and ETFs, promoting diversification. The growth is further fueled by increasing office space availability and strong demand from multinational firms,…",
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}