India, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026 proposes accelerating the 'recycling' of real estate assets owned by central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) by creating dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Over the years, REITs have emerged as a successful instrument for asset monetisation. I propose to accelerate recycling of significant real estate assets of CPSEs through the setting up of dedicated REITs".

Real estate experts say that the proposal to pool government real estate and land via REITs is expected to unlock large prime-city holdings. Retail investors could gain access to high-quality, income-generating real assets, with the benefits of regular yields, potential lo...