What are Retail REITs?
Retail REITs invest in shopping malls, high-street retail properties, and mixed-use retail developments across India's major consumption markets.
- Consumer Spending: India's retail market is $1 Trillion+ opportunity
- Footfall Revenue: Income from base rent plus revenue-sharing with tenants
- Premium Locations: Grade-A malls in top 8 metro cities
- Anchor Tenants: Major brands like Zara, H&M, PVR as long-term tenants
- Experiential Retail: Malls evolving into entertainment and lifestyle hubs
How Retail REITs Work
These REITs own and manage retail real estate:
- Trust acquires premium shopping malls and retail centres
- Revenue from base rent, revenue share, and common area charges
- Quarterly distributions from rental and operational income
- Tenant mix optimization drives footfall and spending
- Capital appreciation from rising retail real estate values