RBI Draft Norms on REIT & InvIT Lending: A Real Estate Game-Changer

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft amendment directions allowing commercial banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for the first time, harmonizing rules with Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to promote balanced funding for income-generating assets. Key Highlights of the Draft These proposals, announced post the February 6, 2026, Statement on…