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India REITs Skyrocket: Market Value Surges Six-Fold
13 Mar
Summary
- India's REIT market grew six-fold from ₹271 billion to ₹1,726 billion.
- Five listed REITs now exist, with Knowledge Realty Trust listing in August 2025.
- REIT unit prices saw over 20% year-on-year growth recently.
India's real estate investment trust (REIT) market has seen a remarkable expansion, growing over six-fold from ₹271 billion to ₹1,726 billion in the first nine months of FY26. This significant increase is attributed to new listings and rising unit prices.
Currently, India has five listed REITs, with Knowledge Realty Trust being the most recent addition in August 2025. Other existing REITs have demonstrated robust performance, with unit prices increasing by over 20% year-on-year between Q3 FY25 and Q3 FY26.
This market growth offers investors consistent returns and flexible exit options, potentially attracting more institutional participation and improving liquidity. An evolving regulatory framework is expected to further boost the sector by enabling broader equity market participation and reducing capital costs for REIT platforms.
CBRE India Research forecasts that the Special Mục REIT (SM REIT) market in India could surpass $75 billion. This segment is supported by a substantial base of over 500 million sq. ft. of eligible office, logistics, and retail assets, adding further maturity to the market.
