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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.
Mon May 18 2026 | 5 mins Read
SM REIT Liquidity and Exit Options: How and When Can You Sell Your Investment?
Liquidity has always been real estate's most cited limitation as an asset class. A significant portion of the wealth that Indian HNIs have accumulated in direct property, residential and commercial, is effectively locked up, generating income where the property is tenanted, but with limited ability to exit partially, restructure the holding, or realise gains without the friction of a full property sale in an illiquid transaction market.
Mon May 11 2026 | 5 mins Read
Grade A Office Space in India: Why Asset Quality Determines Investor Returns | hBits
India crossed 1 billion square feet of Grade A office stock in 2025 — a milestone that most markets take 40 to 50 years to reach. India's commercial real estate sector achieved it in under 25. This is not just a headline statistic; it is evidence of the depth and maturity of institutional commercial property development in the country, and it reshapes what investors should expect from Grade A office as an investable asset class.
Sun Mar 29 2026 | 5 mins Read
SEBI SM REIT Framework: Regulations, Investor Protections, and What They Mean for You
SEBI’s SM REIT framework has transformed India’s fractional real estate investing space by introducing regulation, transparency, and investor protection. With strict eligibility norms, mandatory disclosures, and improved institutional participation, platforms like hBits now operate within a structured ecosystem designed to safeguard investor interests.
Sat Mar 28 2026 | 5 mins Read
Warehousing and Logistics Real Estate in India: An Investment Opportunity Backed by Strong Demand
India’s Grade A warehousing and logistics real estate is emerging as a powerful investment opportunity in 2026. Driven by GST-led supply chain consolidation, rapid e-commerce growth, and global manufacturing shifts, this asset class offers stable yields, long-term leases, and increasing access for retail investors through new frameworks like SM REITs.
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