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.

TradeHero and SGX launches StockWhiz 2015 contest

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 12:45

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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.

Sebi to finalise regulations for start-ups by June

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 15:40

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.

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.

Analysts see monetisable value of REITs at over USD 96 bn

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 12:47

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.

CII seeks tax exemption for REITS and InvITs

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 18:49

Industry body CII has sought capital gains tax exemption for REITs and Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs) on transfer of shares by sponsor.

DLF to raise Rs 3K cr via PE fund infusion; to launch 2 REITs

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 22:09

Realty major DLF plans to raise over Rs 3,000 crore by selling stakes in certain projects to private equity players and will launch two REITs next fiscal to improve cash flow and trim debt.

Indian realty market sees $4.5 bn investment during Jan-Sep:CBRE

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 20:42

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.

Sebi makes fund-raising easier; tightens noose on fraudsters

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 18:45

All these new measures would come into force after being notified separately by Sebi in the coming days.

Final guidelines on REITs to be issued shortly: Mayaram

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 20:35

The final guidelines on the proposed real estate investment trusts (REITS), which help the fund- starved realty sector with long-term funds, will be issued soon, Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram said Thursday.