Economic Survey: REITs, InvITs Boost Real Estate Monetization, Reduce Risk

• The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights REITs and InvITs as key instruments broadening asset monetization and reducing risk.
• These trusts are enhancing the sustainability of long-term projects by attracting institutional capital into infrastructure assets.
• REITs and InvITs mobilized Rs 13,893 crore between April-November 2025, monetizing assets like offices, roads, and warehouses.
• Non-bank credit to the commercial sector, including through REITs/InvITs, significantly outpaced bank borrowings (43.3% CAGR vs 25% CAGR FY20-FY25).
• Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) with a reduced asset size of Rs 50 crore (from Rs 500 crore) are expected to support urban regeneration and commercial infrastructure.

Why It Matters: REITs and InvITs are crucial for de-risked real estate monetization and sustainable infrastructure financing.