India's REIT and InvIT Market Poised to Hit ₹20 Trillion AUM by 2030

India’s real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) are on the verge of a massive capital influx, with the market expected to attract ₹11.6 trillion in new investments over the next five years. According to a recent report by Avendus Capital, this surge will drive the total Assets Under Management (AUM) to ₹20 trillion by 2030, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of India’s capital markets.

Massive Inflow Driven by Domestic Institutions

The growth trajectory is heavily supported by domestic institutional players who have significant untapped capacity. The Avendus Capital report highlights that domestic institutional investors have currently utilized only 7.5% of their existing regulatory limits for REITs and InvITs, leaving an incremental investment opportunity of approximately ₹7 trillion.

The report breaks down the expected capital deployment by 2030 as follows:

Beyond institutional giants, the market is also looking toward retail participation, High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), and Family Offices, which are expected to inject an additional ₹1.5 trillion into the asset class by 2030.

Structural Drivers and Sectoral Expansion

As India enters the ninth year of this multi-decadal growth journey, the underlying assets are diversifying. Currently, 32 listed trusts represent an AUM of ₹10 trillion and a combined market capitalization of ₹5 trillion. The report anticipates that the Total Addressable Market (TAM) for key sectors—including roads, office spaces, retail, transmission, renewables, telecom, and logistics—will double from ₹10 trillion in 2026 to significantly higher levels by 2030.

A critical driver for this expansion is the "financialization" of core assets. REITs and InvITs allow developers to monetize cash-generating infrastructure and real estate assets, recycling that capital to fund the next generation of large-scale projects.

Global Benchmarks and New Investment Avenues

Currently, India’s REIT and InvIT market stands at just 1.5% of the country's GDP. This represents a massive underpenetration when compared to mature markets like the United States, Australia, Singapore, and Japan, where business trusts account for 5% to 12% of GDP.

To bridge this gap, new financial products and global integrations are expected to play a pivotal role:

As the asset class matures, experts suggest that investors should shift their focus from simple distribution yields to "equity IRR," which typically offers a 200–700 bps premium over 10-year G-Sec rates.

Key Takeaways