News for Mindspace Business Parks REIT (MINDSPACE.BO)

Even as concerns grow over the residential real estate market reaching its peak, the outlook for office real estate remains strong, with listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) standing to benefit from sustained demand in the segment.

The maturity of Indian REITs is drawing significant domestic and foreign institutional investments into the commercial real estate sector. The high net office space absorption in 2024 and the launch of new REITs are propelling demand, enhancing asset quality, and promoting professional management.

US-based private equity firm Blackstone and Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sattva Group filed the draft initial public offer (IPO) papers for India's biggest real estate investment trust (Reit) named Knowledge Realty Trust to raise ?6,200 crore. The Reit will be the largest in India in terms of net operating income (NOI) and gross assets value (GAV).

This is Blackstone’s fourth REIT IPO in India after Nexus Select Trust REIT, Embassy Office Parks, and Mindspace Business Parks.

This will be the second largest REIT in Asia by size and the largest in India based on the gross asset value.

DLF Ltd and GIC consider IPO for DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd instead of REIT due to regulations.

Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT is an emerging way of generating passive income. This kind of passive wealth generation is becoming increasingly popular among Indian investors today.

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Office REITs in India see rise in occupancies and rents, driving strong demand and increasing distributions.

The real estate investment trust (Reit) acquired 100% equity shareholding in Sustain Properties Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of its sponsor K Raheja Corp.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT is acquiring the Commerzone Raidurg IT park in Hyderabad for Rs 2,038 crore, expanding its Hyderabad portfolio to around 15 million sq ft. The acquisition, fully leased to Qualcomm, increases the REITs total portfolio size to 36.6 million sq ft and boosts income stability.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT acquires Grade-A commercial property in Hyderabad, boosting portfolio size and occupancy.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has acquired 18.2 lakh square feet of commercial space in Hyderabad for Rs 613 crore by taking over Sustain Properties Pvt Ltd. The board approved issuing 16,168,090 units of Mindspace REIT to Sustain Properties' shareholders as consideration. This is part of Mindspace's strategy to expand its rent-yielding portfolio.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT sees strong growth in Q3 with rising net operating income and leasing activity.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT leased over 1.7 million sq ft of office space, driven by demand from multinational companies establishing Global Capability Centers. The REIT also offered to acquire Sustain Properties and is evaluating additional acquisitions in Hyderabad, while reporting notable growth in revenue and net operating income for the quarter.

The rapid growth of quick commerce and manufacturing in India has fuelled the demand for warehousing

The Indian REITs Association has a new chairman. Alok Aggarwal will lead the organization. He is the CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust. The association promotes the growth of REITs in India. Aggarwal aims to boost innovation and transparency in the sector. He brings over 30 years of real estate experience to the role.

Alok Aggarwal, MD and CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, has been appointed Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA). The IRA, founded in 2023, aims to foster the growth of India's REIT sector. Aggarwal's leadership is expected to drive innovation and transparency, creating value for investors and contributing to the sustainable growth of REITs in India.

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