India's Big 5 REITs Distribute Over ₹2,450 Crore to Investors in Q3FY26

India’s five listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) collectively distributed more than ₹2,450 crore to over 3.8 lakh unitholders in the third quarter of FY26, underlining the sector’s growing role in the country’s capital markets.

The listed REITs — Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust — together manage a portfolio of more than 185 million square feet of grade A office and retail space across India.

Since their inception, the five REITs have cumulatively distributed over ₹29,100 crore to investors, reflecting sustained income generation and increasing investor participation. As of Q3FY26, the Indian REIT market’s total gross assets under management (AUM) exceeded ₹2,50,000 crore, signalling robust expansion and a stronger contribution to the broader financial ecosystem.

According to the Indian REITs Association, steady demand for high-quality commercial assets has supported healthy leasing activity, improved occupancy, and rental growth in key markets. Alok Aggarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust and Chairperson of the Indian REITs Association, said the sector continues to demonstrate strong and stable performance.

He added that recent regulatory and government proposals, including allowing banks to lend directly to REITs and creating dedicated REITs for central public sector enterprises, are expected to provide stable long-term capital and widen access to quality assets.

The Indian REITs Association is a non-profit industry body formed with the support of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Finance. It works with regulators and industry stakeholders to promote best practices and support the development of India’s REIT sector.

These developments are expected to further bolster the REIT market, making it an attractive investment option for both domestic and international investors. The sector’s robust performance and regulatory support are likely to attract more institutional and retail investors, contributing to the overall growth and stability of India’s capital markets.