India, Feb. 28 -- For decades, real estate in India was treated as a 'monolithic' asset, a bulky, illiquid purchase that often demanded a lifetime's savings. However, a structural pivot is underway, supported by the growing financialisation of property through REITs, fractional ownership models, and digital distribution platforms. The great Indian property dream is being recalibrated into a more technical financial strategy.

Modern investors, particularly affluent urban professionals who account for a significant share of India's investable surplus, are increasingly viewing property through the lens of 'outcomes.' Whether it is a predictable income stream through yield-generating assets, long-term capital stability for retirement, or str...