SEBI to Broaden ‘Strategic Investor’ Definition for REITs & InvITs
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SEBI Report; Dated: 01.08.2025
SEBI Proposes Broader Definition of ‘Strategic Investor’
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a proposal to expand the definition of ‘Strategic Investor’ under the regulatory frameworks governing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). The amendment aims to include Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and select categories of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) within the ambit of entities eligible to act as strategic investors. This move is expected to strengthen the investment ecosystem for both real estate and infrastructure sectors.
Inclusion of QIBs and Eligible FPIs
As per the proposal, any entity recognised as a QIB under SEBI’s ICDR (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations would be permitted to apply as a strategic investor in a REIT or InvIT. Additionally, specified categories of FPIs that meet the eligibility requirements will also qualify. This expansion is intended to facilitate greater institutional participation in REITs and InvITs, thereby enhancing long-term capital infusion and investor diversity.
Boost to Capital Raising and Market Liquidity
SEBI’s proposal is part of a broader effort to improve the ease of capital raising for infrastructure and real estate trusts. By broadening the pool of eligible strategic investors, the regulator aims to attract deeper pockets and more sophisticated investors, which can enhance both market confidence and liquidity. This could also lead to more robust project financing and wider adoption of REITs and InvITs as investment vehicles in India.
Stakeholder Feedback Invited by August 22, 2025
SEBI has invited public comments on the proposed amendment, with a deadline for feedback set for August 22, 2025. Issuers, institutional investors, fund managers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to share their views on the proposed changes. The feedback received will play a key role in shaping the final regulatory framework aimed at further deepening India’s alternative investment and infrastructure financing markets.
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