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Mon Aug 04 2025 | 5 Mins Read
5 Reasons Why SM REITs Outperform Traditional Real Estate Investing in India
Real estate has long been a favourite investment avenue for Indians. However, traditional property investment often demands high capital and comes with complications. Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts, or SM REITs, offer a better alternative.
Mon Aug 04 2025 | 5 mins Read
What Makes a Commercial Property Eligible for SM REIT Investment
Historically, commercial real estate investment remained the exclusive preserve of institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Such assets were deemed inaccessible to the average investor, owing to their scale and capital intensity. However, the financial landscape is undergoing a deliberate transformation. Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs) have democratised entry into this once rarefied domain.
Wed Jul 16 2025 | 5 mins Read
Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate: Where Should You Invest in India?
In the landscape of wealth creation, real estate investment in India has consistently been a trusted path for building long-term value. However, with evolving market dynamics and newer investment options emerging, many investors now ask a common question: Should I invest in residential or commercial real estate? In this blog, we break down both real estate types, compare their benefits and risks, and introduce a modern, accessible way to invest in commercial real estate SM REITs, offered through hBits. If you're wondering how to invest in real estate in India today, this guide will help you make an informed decision.
Wed Jul 22 2026 | 5 mins Read
Can NRIs Buy Property in India 2026? FEMA Rules, Tax Treatment and the SM REIT Route for Managed Commercial Real Estate Income
India's diaspora 32 million+ across the Gulf, US, UK, Singapore, Canada, and Australia represents one of the world's largest potential real estate investor bases. The pull toward Indian real estate is powerful: emotional connection, belief in India's economic trajectory, desire for rupee-denominated income that hedges against currency risk.
Tue Jul 21 2026 | 5 mins Read
Best Investment Plan for Monthly Income in India 2026: 6 Options Ranked With the Only One That Grows Automatically
The search for reliable monthly income from investments gets harder every interest rate cycle. FD rates move lower. Annuity rates don't keep pace with inflation. Stock dividends are annual at best. For investors building structured income plans, understanding the complete menu from government schemes to commercial real estate distributions and knowing which options grow and which stagnate is the essential first step.
Mon Jul 20 2026 | 5 mins Read
Fractional Ownership of Real Estate in India 2026: From Unregulated SPVs to SEBI's SM REIT Framework
A few years ago, fractional ownership of commercial real estate in India was an exciting product operating in a genuine regulatory gap. Technology platforms aggregated investors, acquired commercial properties through SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), and distributed rental income. The investment thesis was sound Grade-A commercial real estate income, institutional quality, fractional access. But the structure was unregulated: no SEBI oversight, no standardised disclosures, no mandatory distribution requirements, no formal investor recourse.
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