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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.
India’s realty sector sees rise in ESG-linked fundraising amid tighter lending
Indian real estate is embracing green finance. Investment funds and property platforms are linking their fundraising to environmental and governance standards. This trend is attracting institutional investors seeking stable returns and lower risks. Recent deals by Sundaram Alternates, Brookfield India REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust highlight this growing focus on ESG-aligned real estate.
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.