New Framework to Boost SME REITs Investment

20 Mar 2024 CW Team

SME REITs, designed specifically for small and medium-sized developers, provide an avenue for them to pool their assets and raise capital by listing their properties on the stock exchange. The new framework is expected to streamline the regulatory process and reduce compliance burdens, making it more attractive for SME developers to explore REITs as a financing option.

CREDAI believes that the revised framework will democratize access to capital in the real estate sector, empowering SME developers to access institutional funding and fuel their growth aspirations. By facilitating greater participation of SMEs in REITs, the framework aims to diversify the investor base and promote liquidity in the real estate market.

Moreover, the introduction of SME REITs is anticipated to enhance transparency and governance standards in the real estate sector, instilling investor confidence and attracting long-term institutional investments. The framework aligns with the government's vision of promoting ease of doing business and fostering a conducive environment for investment in the real estate sector.

As SME developers explore the potential of REITs to raise capital and expand their business operations, the new framework is poised to play a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth and development in India's real estate landscape. CREDAI remains optimistic about the transformative impact of SME REITs in unlocking value and spurring investment in the sector.

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has welcomed the introduction of a new framework for Small and Medium Enterprise Real Estate Investment Trusts (SME REITs), asserting that it will bolster investment in the real estate sector. The revised framework is poised to unlock opportunities for small and medium-sized developers to raise funds through REITs, facilitating their participation in India's real estate market. SME REITs, designed specifically for small and medium-sized developers, provide an avenue for them to pool their assets and raise capital by listing their properties on the stock exchange. The new framework is expected to streamline the regulatory process and reduce compliance burdens, making it more attractive for SME developers to explore REITs as a financing option. CREDAI believes that the revised framework will democratize access to capital in the real estate sector, empowering SME developers to access institutional funding and fuel their growth aspirations. By facilitating greater participation of SMEs in REITs, the framework aims to diversify the investor base and promote liquidity in the real estate market. Moreover, the introduction of SME REITs is anticipated to enhance transparency and governance standards in the real estate sector, instilling investor confidence and attracting long-term institutional investments. The framework aligns with the government's vision of promoting ease of doing business and fostering a conducive environment for investment in the real estate sector. As SME developers explore the potential of REITs to raise capital and expand their business operations, the new framework is poised to play a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth and development in India's real estate landscape. CREDAI remains optimistic about the transformative impact of SME REITs in unlocking value and spurring investment in the sector.

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