India's real estate sector has made a remarkable leap forward in the Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), reaching the transparent tier for the first time.
Real EstateIndiaTransparencyJllGretiReal Estate MumbaiAug 29, 2024
The Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) is a benchmark for real estate market transparency that evaluates the legal and regulatory environment, enforcement mechanisms, and data availability across a wide range of geographies.
India has moved to 31st rank under the transparent tier with a composite score of 2.44 in GRETI 2024.
The improvement in the ranking of India's real estate to the transparent sector is a result of institutionalisation in the commercial market and improved access to diverse real estate datasets.
The improvement in the ranking of India's real estate to the transparent sector will help to attract capital inflows and boost India's standing among global investors.
The adoption of more detailed investment performance indices, enriched data coverage for alternative sectors, comprehensive information on real estate financing, accessibility of public beneficial ownership records, and intensifying commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) are essential for India to move up the Transparency ratings to the next tier.
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