Investments by mutual funds, SIFs in REITs to be treated as equity, effective Jan 1: Sebi

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Sebi has reclassified REITs as equity instruments effective January 2026, enabling greater mutual fund participation. Existing REIT holdings in debt schemes will be grandfathered, while InvITs remain hybrid. The regulator also revamped the distributor incentive framework to boost retail participation beyond major cities

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Investments by mutual funds, SIFs in REITs to be treated as equity, effective Jan 1: Sebi

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