New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India's six listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) distributed a combined Rs.3,136 crore to more than 4.85 lakh unitholders in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27, underscoring the growing role of REITs as an income-generating investment avenue.

The distribution in Q1 FY27 was more than double the Rs.1,559 crore distributed by four listed REITs in the year-ago quarter. It also surpassed the Rs.2,566 crore distributed in Q4 FY26, according to data shared by the Indian REITs Association (IRA).

The increase in the number of listed REITs has also expanded the size of the investor base. The six listed trusts are Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, N...