Investor interest high in REITs but tax hurdles persist: ICRA

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 20:50

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.

Govt allows REITs to raise funds from overseas investors

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 23:02

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.

Govt gives relief for REITs, InVITs on Minimum Alternate Tax

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 23:30

The government Thursday said minimum alternate tax would be applicable on the real estate and infrastructure investment trusts only when there is actual transfer of their units.

Hopeful of REITs making it big, says Sebi chief U K Sinha

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 11:31

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.

Sebi to organise REITs conference on March 20

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 18:10

The conference would also help in creating more awareness as well as attract foreign and domestic investments into REITs.

DLF to sell properties worth Rs 15K-cr in various projects

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 11:41

India's largest realty firm DLF plans to monetise properties worth about Rs 15,000 crore under various projects to boost its cash flow and reduce debt, a senior company official said.

REITs will be 'booster rocket' for investments: JLL India chief

Last Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 16:49

The real estate investment trusts will be a "booster rocket" for investments coming into the country and realty players are awaiting more clarity on the proposed new instrument, according to JLL India's Chairman and Country Head Anuj Hari.

SEBI seeks tax incentives for REITs

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 12:42

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will ask tax authorities to consider incentives for real estate investment trusts, SEBI Chairman UK Sinha said on Monday.

Realty stocks surge as Sebi floats norms for listing REITs

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 18:51

Shares of Unitech surged 8.10 percent, while Prestige Estates gained 3.31 per cent and DLF was up 3.21 percent.

Sebi issues draft norms for Real Estate Investment Trusts

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 20:40

Looking to attract more investments into the capital market, Sebi on Thursday proposed listing of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), a popular instrument for raising funds in the realty sector.

Realtors call for urgent implementation of REITs

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 18:21

With investor sentiment waning and the rupee plunging to new lows everyday, there is an urgent need for implementing the real estate investment trusts (REITs) to ensure more liquidity in the sector, say experts.