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Indian REITs Association appoints Shirish Godbole as chairperson
Shirish Godbole, CEO of Knowledge Realty Trust, has been appointed the new chairperson of the Indian REITs Association. This leadership change occurs as India's listed REIT market experiences significant growth and increased investor interest. Godbole, with extensive global real estate experience, aims to further establish REITs as a credible investment avenue for both domestic and international investors as the commercial real estate sector matures.
After SoftBank, ADIA plans over $200 million Lenskart sell-down
Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment vehicle of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is offering up to 40 million shares, representing approximately 2.3% of Lenskart's outstanding equity.
Knowledge Realty Trust to invest Rs 700 cr to build 1.4 mn sq ft office space in Bengaluru
Knowledge Realty Trust plans a Rs 700 crore investment over three years for new office space in Bengaluru. The company is also actively seeking acquisitions to expand its business. KRT anticipates continued growth in key financial metrics. Demand for office space remains strong, particularly from Global Capability Centres. The firm's portfolio is designed to be resilient to AI advancements.
US firms commit over USD 60 billion investment in last 6 months: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said investment commitments from American companies in the last six months are estimated to exceed USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by firms such as Amazon and Google. He said India provides a trusted framework for global companies and combines scale, talent and market opportunity in a manner unmatched globally. Commitments from American industry in the last six months are estimated to be upwards of USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by companies such as Amazon and Google, he said here at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce. India and the United States have economies that complement each other with minimal competition, making the partnership stronger. He said when complementarity is combined with mutual trust, it creates an unbeatable combination capable of building trusted and resilient supply chains for the future, he added.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.
Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO to open March 11; anchor portion domestically
State-owned National Highways Authority of India-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on Monday said the anchor portion of its upcoming IPO will be allocated to only domestic investors. The anchor book will open for subscription on March 10. "We are in advanced discussions with anchor investors regarding the investment. The anchor portion will be allocated to domestic investors," NHAI Chairman Sathosh Kumar Yadav told reporters here ahead of its Rs 6,000-crore initial public offering. Of the issue size, over Rs 1,700 crore will be allocated to anchor investors. Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and close on March 13. This will be the first time, NHAI is opening its asset monetisation programme to retail investors. The InvIT's IPO price has been fixed between Rs 99 and Rs 100 per unit. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public I
56% women now invest solo, AI’s investment advice faces trust gap: Here’s what DSP MF’s survey finds
Urban India’s investment landscape is shifting, with women increasingly making independent decisions and embracing mutual funds, stocks, and AI tools. Confidence grows, but many still lack defined goals or plans, highlighting a “confidence-planning gap.”
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO to open on Mar 11
State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is gearing up to launch its Rs 6,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The InvIT's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and conclude on March 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 10, according to a public announcement on Monday. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public InvIT aims to unlock the monetisation potential of the National Highway assets while creating a high-quality, long-term investment instrument primarily targeting retail and domestic investors. As per the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's IPO issue size aggregates up to Rs 6,000 crore. This was an increase from Rs 5,700 crore planned at the time of filing draft papers in January. Earlier, NHAI had incorporated Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) as the investment mana