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Why Commercial Real Estate, REITs, and AIFs Are the Smart Investment Choices for Today's Investors

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Why Commercial Real Estate, REITs, and AIFs Are the Smart Investment Choices for Today's Investors

Explore the evolving landscape of real estate investments in India, where commercial real estate, REITs, and AIFs are gaining traction for their attractive yields and diversification benefits.

October 13, 2025
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High Rental Yields and Capital Growth: Why Investors Are Diversifying into Commercial Real Estate, REITs, and AIFs

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High Rental Yields and Capital Growth: Why Investors Are Diversifying into Commercial Real Estate, REITs, and AIFs

Today’s investors are shifting their focus from traditional residential properties to commercial real estate, REITs, and AIFs, which offer attractive rental yields, capital appreciation, and liquidity.

October 13, 2025
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Transforming Investments: Making Infrastructure and Real Estate as Accessible as Equities

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Transforming Investments: Making Infrastructure and Real Estate as Accessible as Equities

Indian investors are now accessing infrastructure and real estate through innovative financial instruments like AIFs, InvITs, and REITs, making these asset classes as investible as equities.

October 9, 2025
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India's Tax Structure: Exporting Rupee Credit Market to Foreign Investors

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India's Tax Structure: Exporting Rupee Credit Market to Foreign Investors

Srini Sriniwasan, managing director of Kotak Alternate Assets Managers, discusses the evolving landscape of the alternative investment fund (AIF) industry in India, highlighting the need for taxation reforms to encourage domestic investment in the credit market.

October 2, 2025
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BizDateUp Secures SEBI Approval for Launching Category II AIF, Pulse Fund I

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BizDateUp Secures SEBI Approval for Launching Category II AIF, Pulse Fund I

BizDateUp has received approval from SEBI to launch its first Category II AIF, Pulse Fund I, with a target commitment of Rs.1,000 crore. The fund will focus on high-growth startups, SMEs, and select real-estate equity opportunities.

September 8, 2025
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Industry Veteran TSS Krishnan Takes Helm at Shreshta Premium Developers

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Industry Veteran TSS Krishnan Takes Helm at Shreshta Premium Developers

TSS Krishnan, the former CEO of Appaswamy Real Estates Ltd, has joined Shreshta Premium Developers Private Limited (SPBPL) as CEO, bringing decades of industry expertise to the company.

September 1, 2025
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AIF Commitments Soar to Rs 14.2 Trillion; Fund Deployments Near Rs 6 Trillion

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AIF Commitments Soar to Rs 14.2 Trillion; Fund Deployments Near Rs 6 Trillion

The Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry in India has seen a significant surge, with total commitments reaching Rs 14.2 trillion and fund deployments crossing Rs 5.72 trillion. Despite regulatory caps, the industry continues to attract high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

August 28, 2025
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Reimagining Real Estate Investment: The Rise of Category II AIFs

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Reimagining Real Estate Investment: The Rise of Category II AIFs

Indian investors are increasingly turning to Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for a more diversified, transparent, and professionally managed approach to real estate investing.

August 23, 2025
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Unified RERA Portal to Streamline Real Estate Tracking by March-End

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Unified RERA Portal to Streamline Real Estate Tracking by March-End

Homebuyers will soon have a single digital platform to track real estate projects and developers across India, thanks to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry and AIFORERA's efforts to develop a unified RERA portal.

July 21, 2025
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HNIs Invest Rs 74,000 Crore in Indian Real Estate via AIFs in FY25: Warehousing Leads

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HNIs Invest Rs 74,000 Crore in Indian Real Estate via AIFs in FY25: Warehousing Leads

High-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have poured Rs 74,000 crore into Indian real estate through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in FY25, with warehousing infrastructure emerging as a key focus. The shift to AIFs offers stronger governance, transparency, and professional management, making real estate investing more passive and yield-generating.

July 15, 2025
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Understanding the Growth of Debt AIFs: Opportunities and Strategies

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Understanding the Growth of Debt AIFs: Opportunities and Strategies

Dipen Ruparelia, Head of Products at Vivriti Asset Management, discusses the growing acceptance of Debt AIFs, their strategies, and the benefits for investors and distributors.

July 11, 2025
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India's Wealthy Fuel Commercial Real Estate Boom Through AIFs

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India's Wealthy Fuel Commercial Real Estate Boom Through AIFs

India's high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) are increasingly investing in commercial real estate through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), driven by high rental yields and professional management.

July 9, 2025
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Clean Exits and Structured Reporting: The New Real Estate Strategies of Indian Family Offices

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Clean Exits and Structured Reporting: The New Real Estate Strategies of Indian Family Offices

Indian family offices are shifting their real estate investment strategies towards Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for better management, transparency, and diversification. High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) are now seeking structured deals and clean exits, focusing on residential development and yield-generating commercial assets.

July 9, 2025
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How India's Wealthy Are Reimagining Real Estate Investments

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How India's Wealthy Are Reimagining Real Estate Investments

India’s high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are moving away from traditional real estate investments and embracing professionally managed alternatives through AIFs.

July 8, 2025
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AIFs: The New Frontier for India's Wealthy in Real Estate Investing

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AIFs: The New Frontier for India's Wealthy in Real Estate Investing

High-net-worth individuals (HNIs) in India are increasingly turning to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for their real estate investments, driven by the booming commercial market and the desire for professionally managed portfolios. This shift offers attractive yields and eliminates the hassles of direct property management.

July 8, 2025
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Saif Ali Khan's Lavish Real Estate Empire: From Mumbai to Pataudi Palace

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Saif Ali Khan's Lavish Real Estate Empire: From Mumbai to Pataudi Palace

Explore the extravagant real estate portfolio of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, including his luxurious Mumbai apartment and the legendary Pataudi Palace.

July 7, 2025
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Repo Rate Cuts May Drive HNI Investors Towards Real Estate AIFs

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Repo Rate Cuts May Drive HNI Investors Towards Real Estate AIFs

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to reduce the repo rate by 50 basis points may lead to a decline in fixed deposit (FD) rates, potentially pushing high net-worth investors (HNIs) and ultra-high net-worth investors (UHNIs) towards Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and real estate investments.

June 6, 2025
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Meenakshi Group Raises Rs 700 Crore for Real Estate Fund

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Meenakshi Group Raises Rs 700 Crore for Real Estate Fund

Hyderabad-based Meenakshi Group announces a Rs 700 crore fundraise for a real estate AIF, aiming to execute up to 8 deals over 6 years. Sebi and IEPFA conduct an outreach camp in Pune to assist investors.

June 3, 2025
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Meenakshi Group Launches ₹700 Crore Real Estate AIF in India

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Meenakshi Group Launches ₹700 Crore Real Estate AIF in India

Hyderabad-based Meenakshi Group has launched Meenakshi Real Assets Fund, a SEBI-approved Category II AIF, targeting ₹700 crore for real estate investments in top-tier Indian cities.

June 3, 2025
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Meenakshi Group Launches ₹700 Crore Real Estate Focused AIF

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Meenakshi Group Launches ₹700 Crore Real Estate Focused AIF

Hyderabad-based Meenakshi Group is set to raise up to ₹700 crore for a real estate-focused alternative investment fund, aiming to invest in 6 to 8 high-conviction deals over six years.

June 3, 2025
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