REITs and InvITs AUM Surpasses Rs 9 Lakh Crore; Expected to Reach Rs 25 Lakh Crore by 2030
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) have become prominent investment vehicles in India, with their combined assets under management (AUM) crossing Rs 9 lakh crore in the last nine years. Industry projections suggest this figure could reach Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030.
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The Indian REITs Association (IRA) and Bharat InvITs Association (BIA) project that the AUM of REITs and InvITs will touch Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030. This rapid growth reflects the increasing confidence and acceptance of these investment vehicles in the Indian market.
Currently, there are five listed REITs in India: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust. These REITs have a combined market cap of around Rs 1.5 lakh crore, indicating the growing trust and stable returns they offer to investors, including retail investors.
There are also 27 Sebi-registered InvITs, with five publicly listed on stock exchanges and 23 privately listed. The first InvIT was registered in 2016, while the first REIT got listed in 2019. As of now, the AUM of InvITs stands at around Rs 7 lakh crore, and REITs at Rs 2.25 lakh crore.
Alok Aggarwal, Chairman of IRA and MD & CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, highlighted the significance of REITs. He stated, “Today REITs are firmly established as a mainstream product within the capital market, building physical real estate with financial markets in a way that is transparent, regulated, and globally competitive.”
REITs are investment vehicles that own or operate income-generating real estate, allowing investors to earn a share of the income produced without directly purchasing the properties. By regulation, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their net distributable cash flows to unitholders.
Similarly, InvITs own, operate, and maintain revenue-generating assets in various infrastructure sectors such as roads, power transmission & generation, pipelines, telecoms, optical fibre, and warehousing. NS Venkatesh, CEO of BIA, emphasized the role of InvITs as a structured and transparent investment platform, well-suited to India's evolving infrastructure financing needs. He noted that InvITs have the potential to achieve an AUM of Rs 21 lakh crore by 2030, driven by strong growth and investments in infrastructure sectors.
The IRA projects that the AUM of REITs could reach around Rs 4 lakh crore by 2030. In terms of distributions to unitholders, the IRA reported that four REITs have cumulatively distributed over Rs 24,300 crore to unitholders till Q1 FY26. The BIA highlighted that InvITs have cumulatively distributed over Rs 68,000 crore to unitholders till March 2025.
These figures underscore the growing importance of REITs and InvITs in the Indian investment landscape, offering investors a transparent and regulated way to participate in the growth of real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are REITs?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are investment vehicles that own or operate income-generating real estate, allowing investors to earn a share of the income produced without directly purchasing the properties.
What are InvITs?
Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are investment vehicles that own, operate, and maintain revenue-generating assets in various infrastructure sectors such as roads, power transmission & generation, pipelines, telecoms, optical fibre, and warehousing.
What is the current AUM of REITs and InvITs in India?
As of now, the combined AUM of REITs and InvITs stands at around Rs 9 lakh crore, with InvITs at Rs 7 lakh crore and REITs at Rs 2.25 lakh crore.
What is the projected AUM of REITs and InvITs by 2030?
Industry projections suggest that the AUM of REITs and InvITs will reach Rs 25 lakh crore by 2030, with InvITs potentially achieving an AUM of Rs 21 lakh crore and REITs around Rs 4 lakh crore.
How much have REITs and InvITs distributed to unitholders?
REITs have cumulatively distributed over Rs 24,300 crore to unitholders till Q1 FY26, while InvITs have distributed over Rs 68,000 crore to unitholders till March 2025.
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