Edelweiss to Launch India's First REIT-Oriented Index Fund Amid Tax and Regulatory Differences
Investors can access real estate through physical property, listed REITs, or REIT mutual funds, each with distinct tax treatments affecting post-tax returns. Direct property requires a longer holding period for favorable capital gains tax, while REITs and REIT mutual funds offer shorter periods and different income tax rules. Edelweiss Mutual Fund plans to launch India's first REIT-oriented index fund, excluding InvITs due to SEBI regulations that classify REITs as equity and InvITs as hybrid instruments, preventing their combination in passive funds.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 26 Jul, 08:48 am. Other outlets followed.