Investor interest high in REITs but tax hurdles persist: ICRA
Even as the government's policy measures have bolstered investor interest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), lack of clarity on the tax structure remains a matter of concern, ICRA said Tuesday.
Jun 09, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
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May 26, 2015, 12:45 PM IST
Govt allows REITs to raise funds from overseas investors
In a major boost to Real Estate Investment Trusts, the government Wednesday approved changes to FEMA regulations that will allow such instruments to tap foreign funds.
May 06, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
Sebi to finalise regulations for start-ups by June
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday said that by June it will finalise norms for start-ups which will incentivise them to list within the country, and sees a revival in the primary markets over the next 6-9 months.
Mar 30, 2015, 15:40 PM IST
Hopeful of REITs making it big, says Sebi chief U K Sinha
Striking a positive note, Sinha said REITs took a long time even in the US to take off in a big way and the growth started only after 5-6 years.
Mar 20, 2015, 11:31 AM IST
Sebi to organise REITs conference on March 20
The conference would also help in creating more awareness as well as attract foreign and domestic investments into REITs.
Mar 18, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
Analysts see monetisable value of REITs at over USD 96 bn
The tax sops proposed in the Budget for REITs (real estate investment trusts) can help realise a potential USD 96 billion by listing the occupied commercial real estate across offices, retail and warehousing segments over the next few years, according to analysts and industry leaders.
Mar 06, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
CII seeks tax exemption for REITS and InvITs
Industry body CII has sought capital gains tax exemption for REITs and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs) on transfer of shares by sponsor.
Feb 12, 2015, 18:49 PM IST
Indian realty market sees $4.5 bn investment during Jan-Sep:CBRE
Country's real estate market attracted investments worth nearly USD 4.5 billion during the January-September period this year, with Mumbai receiving a significant part of it, says a report.
Dec 04, 2014, 20:42 PM IST
Listing of REITs will bring transparency in markets: Sebi
The real estate investment trusts (REITs) will usher in a great deal of transparency in the sector and thus attract global funds, a senior executive of market watchdog Sebi said on Wednesday.
Nov 12, 2014, 20:30 PM IST
Tax sops key to success of Reits, InvITs, says Sebi official
Realty players and investors have been seeking more clarity on the taxation structure for newly-created Reits and InvITs.
Oct 19, 2014, 13:31 PM IST
Sebi notifies norms for REITs and infrastructure investment trusts
Market regulator Sebi on Friday notified norms for listing of business trust structures, REITs and InvITs that would help attract more funds in a transparent manner into realty and infrastructure sectors.
Sep 26, 2014, 18:07 PM IST
REITs will get investments, no need for more sops: Officials
Real Estate Investment Trusts will help attract more funds into the realty sector and there is no need to provide more tax concessions for it, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Sep 25, 2014, 16:37 PM IST
Taxation, regulatory issues may trip REITs success: KPMG-IVCA
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) could be a game changer for the realty sector, but lack of clarity on taxation and regulatory aspects might act as roadblocks for attracting foreign investments in the commercial space, a report says.
Sep 19, 2014, 21:11 PM IST
Norms for realty investment trust to be notified soon: Sebi
Two separate committees have been set-up for the specific guidelines on the issue.
Sep 19, 2014, 17:03 PM IST
Mall vacancy marginally dips to 14.47% of total area in Q2
During April-June quarter of 2013, the overall vacancy levels in malls in these eight cities cities was at 15.04 percent of the total space available at that time.
Aug 19, 2014, 20:19 PM IST
Will real estate investment trusts go the right way?
REITs may well prove to be a game changer for the real estate sector.
Aug 12, 2014, 17:30 PM IST
Assets worth up to USD 12 bn likely to be listed under REITs
With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around USD 12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years, according to industry experts.
Aug 11, 2014, 20:15 PM IST
Sebi makes listing for REITs and InvITs mandatory
The new norms for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), instruments that will help attract more funds into these key sectors, was approved by the board of Sebi on Sunday.
Aug 11, 2014, 14:20 PM IST
Realty stocks gain as SEBI clears final guidelines for REITs
Sebi Chairman U K Sinha had said that the proposals with respect to Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts were cleared by the board.
Aug 11, 2014, 12:37 PM IST
