India’s central bank, The Reserve Bank of India, will allow banks which are currently allowed to invest as much as 20% of their net-owned funds in equity-linked mutual funds, venture capital funds and stocks, to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). The central bank will issue detailed guidelines by the end of May.
Markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India has been easing rules to make REITs and InvITs more attractive to investors. In January, the markets regulator permitted mutual funds to invest in REITs and InvITs. In March, India’s insurance regulator also amended guidelines for insurers to invest in these asset classes, reports the Livemint.
Private equity firm Blackstone Group Lp, the largest owner of office real estate in the country, may list two separate REITs for its office assets with developer partners.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
