India's 5 Listed REITs Distribute Over ₹2,450 Crore to Unitholders in Q3 FY26

India’s 5 listed real estate investment trusts collectively paid more than ₹2,450 crore to investors in the third quarter of FY26, underscoring the sector’s contribution to the capital market. 

Distribution Highlights of 5 REIT’s 

The 5 REITs – Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Knowledge Realty Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Nexus Select Trust – distributed over ₹2,450 crore to 3,80,000 unitholders in Q3FY26.  

The payout reflects the income generated from their grade A office and retail assets during the period. 

Portfolio Size and Asset Management 

Together the trusts manage more than 185,00,000 square feet of grade A office and retail space across major Indian cities. As of Q3 FY26, the total gross assets under management for the REIT market exceeded ₹2,50,000 crore, indicating significant growth in the sector’s scale. 

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Cumulative Distributions Since Inception 

Since their launch the 5 REITs have cumulatively distributed over ₹29,100 crore to investors. This long‑term record demonstrates the ability of REITs to generate steady cash flows for unitholders. 

Regulatory Environment and Industry Support 

The Indian REITs Association notes that steady demand for high quality commercial assets has supported healthy leasing activity, improved occupancy and rental growth in key markets. 

Recent regulatory proposals, such as allowing banks to lend directly to REITs and creating dedicated REITs for central public sector enterprises, aim to provide stable long‑term capital and broaden access to quality assets. 

Conclusion 

In Q3 FY26 the big five REITs paid more than ₹2,450 crore to 3,80,000 unitholders, manage 185,00,000 square feet of grade A space and hold assets worth over ₹2,50,000 crore. Cumulative payouts since inception total ₹29,100 crore, reflecting the sector’s role in delivering income to investors. 

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