Real Estate Investment Trusts

Without real estate reform, REITs may turn out to be like amnesty for black money

India must have real estate reforms before ushering in REITs which is nothing but a variant of mutual fund investments.

Sebi clears final guidelines for investments into realty, infra trusts

The new norms would enable listing and trading of REITs and InvITs as any other security on the stock exchange platforms and also help create new platforms for raising of funds by real estate and infrastructure companies, respectively.<br />

Risky bet: Realtors readying rent-backed bonds to raise funds

Indian property firms, including DLF Ltd, are gearing up to sell the country's first bonds backed by rental income from their office buildings and shopping malls.

Sebi to notify strict REITs norms: Insurance cover mandatory; can't guarantee returns

The detailed norms, to be made public soon, will also contain strict provisions for any misleading claims and will require them to a strict 10-point code of conduct for fair business practices.<br />