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India's real estate is shifting from family funding to institutional capital, attracting private equity, family offices, and REITs. Urbanization and regulatory reforms like RERA and GST are driving this transformation. New avenues like branded residences and sm reits are emerging, with sustainability also gaining traction, signaling a global asset class evolution.

A recent Sebi notification can open up plenty of real estate opportunities for smaller investors and transform the sector

Alt, the parent company of Property Share, aims to raise Rs 2,800 crore this year. Key initiatives include sm reits, alternative investments, and UK warehousing. They plan multiple asset listings and new investment ventures, targeting significant growth in their asset management portfolio.

Sebi proposes allowing REITs, sm reits, and InvITs to use interest rate derivatives for hedging risks and suggests other measures to enhance business flexibility and investor protection. The regulator also introduces a framework for restricted return InvITs, aiming for predictable returns for infrastructure investors with specific thresholds.

Your mutual fund can now own tiny slices of big offices, and channel the rent-like income to you — all through the stock market

SEBI's decision to allow Small and Medium REITs will propel the growth of fractional ownership of rent-yielding real estate assets. Proptech platforms like YOURS, ALYF, hBits, and WiseX welcome SEBI's decision to regulate the fractional ownership market. The move will formalize the sector, instill investor faith, and address the complexity of securities issuances. The lowered minimum asset value for Small and Medium REITs will provide exciting opportunities.

SEBI has tightened regulations for private debt placements, mandating the electronic book platform for issues of ₹20 crore or more to enhance transparency. The scope of the platform has been broadened to include REITs and InvITs, with new rules for anchor investors and disclosures. These changes aim to streamline fundraising and promote fairness in allotments.

The board of Sebi on Saturday relaxed some of the guidelines for small not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) and non-government organisations (NGOs) to tap the social stock exchanges (SSEs) to raise funds, including halving the minimum fund-raising size to Rs 50 lakh. The board also approved a regulatory framework for index providers “with the objective of fostering transparency and accountability in governance and administration of financial benchmarks in the securities market,” the market regulator said in a release.

hBits, which facilitates fractional real estate ownership, has identified a Rs 28 crore commercial property in Mumbai and is approaching high-net-worth individuals for investments. The company has identified 13,500 square feet of commercial real estate in Goregaon, Mumbai. Through this asset, it aims to create an investment opportunity worth Rs 27.31 crore for retail investors. The commercial asset will be leased to an Indian-origin tech multinational firm, which will renew the agreement for the fourth term, hBits said in a statement.

Sebi has introduced stricter regulations for SME IPOs, mandating a minimum operating profit and limiting selling shareholders' divestment to 50% of their stake. These measures aim to enhance transparency, governance, and fund utilization in the booming SME segment. The new rules also restrict the use of IPO proceeds for settling loans from related parties.

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India's IPO market is booming with 11 companies, including Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences, and Mobikwik, set to raise around Rs 18,500 crore next week. This follows a strong year for IPOs, driven by positive market sentiment, though some recent listings have faced challenges in the secondary market.