Listed REITs distribute ₹8,900 cr in FY26, up 50% YoY; Nexus Select anchors retail

India's five listed REITs paid out over ₹8,900 crore to 4.25 lakh unitholders in FY26, a 50% YoY jump, taking cumulative distributions to ₹31,700 crore. Portfolio spans 187 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail, with Nexus Select Trust representing the mall play within a ₹1.7 lakh crore market cap universe.

— Source publishedMon, 25 May, 2026, 14:12 IST·First seen Mon, 25 May, 2026, 14:56 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Nexus Select Trust · India's five listed REITs distributed over ₹8,900 crore to unitholders in FY26, up 50% YoY, managing 187 million sq ft of Grade A office

Key facts

  • ₹8,900 crore FY26 distributions
  • 4.25 lakh unitholders
  • ₹2.72 lakh crore GAV
  • ₹1.7 lakh crore market cap
  • ₹2,566 crore Q4 distribution
  • 187 million sq ft
  • ₹31,700 crore cumulative
  • 50% YoY growth

Why this matters

Scaling Grade A retail portfolios into the listed REIT structure is now a proven monetization path, sharpening the case for asset carve-outs and sponsor-led platform deals.