What is the minimum asset value required for a real estate project to be eligible for REIT listing?

To be eligible for listing as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in India, a real estate project must have a minimum asset value of Rs. 500 crores. This means that the total value of the properties held by the REIT, including all buildings and land, must be at least Rs. 500 crore. The minimum offer size should be Rs.250 crore. The SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 lays down various eligibility criteria for REITs, which include the minimum asset value requirement. This requirement is intended to ensure that only large and established real estate projects are listed as REITs, as they are better equipped to generate stable income for investors. In 2024, SEBI also introduced the MSM REITs with a reduced minimum asset size of ₹25 crores, aim to foster a broader range of real estate investments while ensuring transparency, control, and credibility for investors. The minimum ticket size of Rs10 lakhs provides accessibility to retail investors while maintaining a certain level of sophistication.