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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.
Sun Jul 12 2026 | 5 mins Read
Best Annuity Plan in India 2026: Rates, Drawbacks and Why Commercial Real Estate Income Pays More Over a Long Retirement
An annuity plan offers one thing most investment products cannot: guaranteed income for life. Hand over a lump sum to an insurer and receive a fixed monthly income until you die. The trade-off is permanent and irreversible: once you buy an annuity, the capital is surrendered forever, unless you choose the more expensive “return of purchase price” option.
Tue Jul 07 2026 | 3 Mins Read
Passive Income Ideas in India 2026: 8 Options Ranked With the Commercial Real Estate Income Most Investors Have Not Explored
Passive income has become one of the most searched financial goals in India. But the phrase is used so loosely that its meaning has become blurred. A YouTube channel is not passive income it requires constant content creation. An online course needs regular maintenance. Even residential rental income requires active landlord involvement: tenant sourcing, lease renewals, maintenance calls, legal disputes.
Sun Jul 05 2026 | 5 mins Read
Retirement Planning in India 2026: The Complete Roadmap Including the Commercial Real Estate Income Layer Most Plans Are Missing
Retirement planning in India has improved significantly over the last decade. More people understand NPS, SIPs, and term insurance than ever before. Yet most Indian retirement plans share a fundamental gap: they accumulate effectively but distribute inadequately. They build a corpus but deploy it into instruments that cannot maintain purchasing power across a 25-year retirement.
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