Strata secures SEBI license for SM REIT; aims to launch up to 6 schemes in FY26
commercial real estate investment platform, has received the official license from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT), named Strata SM REIT.
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Strata SM REIT will enable retail and institutional investors invest in high-quality commercial assets in key geographies, thereby democratizing access to real estate investments. The company aims to initially launch up to six SM REIT schemes in FY26, and gradually increase it to one scheme every month.
The constitution of Strata SM REIT aligns with SEBI's regulations aimed at bringing fractional ownership platforms under a structured investment model. This initiative enhances transparency and investor protection while providing a regulated environment for real estate investments. SM REITs were introduced by SEBI as a first-of-its-kind innovative asset class in March 2024 to encourage smaller real estate investments for commercial real estate projects with a minimum asset value of Rs 50 crore, compared to Rs 500 crore for REITs.
Strata Capital will be the Investment Manager for the SM REIT, with Axis Trustee appointed as the trustee.
Sudarshan Lodha, Co-founder & CEO, Strata, said, «We are happy to announce that we have received the SM REIT license from SEBI, which marks a significant step towards our goal of
