Knowledge Realty Trust has raised ₹1,400 crore from investors before its IPO, aiming to raise ₹6,200 crore. The REIT will be India's largest in terms of Net Operating Income and Gross Asset Value, with a portfolio of 30 prime office assets across major cities.
2 min read18 Jun 2025The deal between Blackstone Group and South City Projects took around nine months to close, and property consultancy Anarock Group was the transaction advisor.
1 min read17 Jun 2025Of the $30 billion portfolio in India, $12 billion each is in infrastructure and real estate, while renewable power and transition, and private equity and Brookfield special investments are at $3 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively.
2 min read22 May 2025Sebi asked investors to exercise caution due to legal proceedings against the Strata SM Reit promoter.
2 min read17 May 2025Strata has surrendered its SM Reit licence amid escalating disputes over a warehouse project in Hosur. Investor funds remain stuck as construction delays, rent losses, and alleged conflicts of interest come to light.
5 min read14 May 2025The turnaround in the Reit space comes at a time when gross leasing of commercial office space touched a historic high of 79 million sq. ft in 2024, as per property advisory CBRE India. The January-March period of 2025 saw 18 million sq. ft of gross leasing.
4 min read8 May 2025Sebi’s proposal to double mutual fund exposure to REITs and InvITs aims to deepen long-term capital flows—but with thin volumes, few listings, and limited investor appetite, the move may be solving a problem that doesn’t yet exist.
3 min read30 Apr 2025A look at how India’s tax rules for collective investment schemes create arbitrage — and why reform is overdue.
4 min read21 Apr 2025Sebi's proposal to enhance mutual fund investment in REITs and InvITs is seen as beneficial for market growth. But experts raised concerns over liquidity and tax implications. They advocate for improved disclosures and potential reclassification to protect investors while adopting global practices.
4 min read20 Apr 2025Demand for commercial properties continues to be led by global capability centres (GCCs), rising traction in flexible workspaces, and IT/ITes.
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