REITs: Own Office Buildings for ₹10,000?
REITs let you invest in malls and office parks through the stock market — no crores needed, no property paperwork. You earn rental income as dividends and can sell anytime. But risks exist, so know what you're buying.
One unit in an Indian REIT costs less than a weekend trip to Goa for two.
You can own a slice of a commercial building for this much
Key Takeaways
Check the dividend yield history of listed Indian REITs on NSE/BSE before investing — look for consistent payouts above 6% annually.
Open a demat account if you don't have one — REITs trade like stocks, so you need one to buy or sell units.
Compare REIT returns against your FD rates — if your FD gives 7% and a REIT gives 6.5% plus growth potential, factor in your tax slab before deciding.
REITs let you invest in malls and office parks through the stock market — no crores needed, no property paperwork. You earn rental income as dividends and can sell anytime. But risks exist, so know what you're buying.
Here's what happened: SEBI-regulated REITs pool money from retail investors to buy income-generating commercial properties like offices and malls.. Indian REITs — Embassy, Mindspace, Brookfield, and Nexus — are listed on stock exchanges and pay quarterly dividends from rental income.. Minimum investment has dropped significantly, making REITs accessible to salaried investors without crores in capital..
What you should do: Check the dividend yield history of listed Indian REITs on NSE/BSE before investing — look for consistent payouts above 6% annually.. Open a demat account if you don't have one — REITs trade like stocks, so you need one to buy or sell units.. Compare REIT returns against your FD rates — if your FD gives 7% and a REIT gives 6.5% plus growth potential, factor in your tax slab before deciding..
REIT dividends are mostly taxable as 'other income' at your slab rate — not at the lower 10% equity tax rate. Factor this in before chasing high yield.
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