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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.
Tue Aug 11 2026 | 5 mins Read
Types of REITs in India: How Office, Retail, Industrial and Diversified REITs Differ
Most explanations of REIT categories circulating online were written for the United States. They describe mortgage REITs, non-traded REITs and residential REITs as though an Indian investor could choose between them. Three of those categories cannot legally exist here. Knowing which types of REITs actually operate in India matters before you compare any two of them, because the taxonomy determines what your options genuinely are.
Tue Aug 04 2026 | 5 mins Read
Top Alternative Investment Funds in India: AIF, REIT, InvIT and SM REIT A Complete Guide for HNI Investors
India's alternative investment landscape has expanded considerably since SEBI formalised the AIF framework in 2012. For high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investors, alternative investments offer exposure to asset classes and strategies unavailable through conventional mutual funds or direct equity portfolios.
Sun Jul 26 2026 | 5 mins Read
AIF Returns in India 2026: What Each Category Actually Delivers And How SM REIT Commercial Real Estate Income Compares
AIF funds attract HNI investors with the promise of returns that equity mutual funds and traditional instruments cannot match. Category II PE funds targeting 20%+ IRR, Category III absolute return strategies promising market-independent alpha the pitch is compelling on paper.
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