India’s publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) distributed Rs. 2,331 crore (US$ 262.68 million) to more than three lakh unitholders in Q2 FY26, reflecting the growing maturity and resilience of the sector, according to the Indian REITs Association.
Assets Under Management
The total gross assets under management (AUM) of the five listed REITs stood at approximately Rs. 2,35,000 crore (US$ 26.48 billion) in Q2 FY26. As per SEBI regulations, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income, which may include dividends, interest, debt amortisation from SPVs, or other income sources.
Distribution Highlights
Excluding Knowledge Realty Trust, which was listed on August 18, 2025, the remaining four REITs distributed Rs. 1,645 crore (US$ 185.37 million) in Q2 FY26, marking a 19% year-on-year increase.
- Knowledge Realty Trust: Rs. 690 crore (US$ 77.76 million)
- Embassy Office Parks REIT: Rs. 617 crore (US$ 69.53 million), up 11.57% YoY
- Mindspace Business Parks REIT: Rs. 355 crore (US$ 40 million), up 16.3% YoY
- Brookfield India Real Estate Trust: Rs. 336 crore (US$ 37.86 million), up 52.2% YoY
- Nexus Select Trust (retail REIT): Rs. 333 crore (US$ 37.53 million), up 10% YoY
Sector Insights
Mr. Alok Aggarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust and Chairperson of the Indian REITs Association, highlighted that Q2 FY26 results demonstrate the strength, transparency, and resilience of Indian REITs. He noted that the addition of the fifth REIT reflects increasing investor confidence in the asset class.
Cumulative Performance
Together, the five REITs manage 176 million sq. ft. of Grade A office and retail assets across India. Since inception, they have distributed over Rs. 26,700 crore (US$ 3.01 billion), with a combined market capitalisation exceeding Rs. 1,60,000 crore (US$ 18.03 billion) as of November 14, 2025.
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