SEBI Issues Investor Charter for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

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In a bid to enhance financial consumer protection and promote transparency in the securities market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an Investor Charter for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This move comes on the heels of recent developments in the securities market, including the introduction of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform and SCORES 2.0. The investor charter aims to provide a framework for REITs to ensure transparency and accountability in their dealings with investors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Investor Charter for REITs has been issued by SEBI to enhance financial consumer protection and promote transparency in the securities market.
  • REITs are required to disseminate the Investor Charter on their website and mobile applications, and display it at prominent places in their office.
  • IRA and REITs are advised to review the Investor Charter from time to time and update it in light of any changes made in the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 and/or circulars issued thereunder.
  • All registered REITs are required to disclose data on complaints received against them or against issues dealt by them and redressal thereof, on each of the aforesaid categories separately as well as collectively, latest by the 7th of the succeeding month.
  • The circular is attached herein and shall come into force with immediate effect.

Specifically, REITs are required to:

  • Provide a copy of the Investor Charter to investors through e-mails/letters etc.
  • Update the Investor Charter in light of any changes made in the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 and/or circulars issued thereunder.
  • Disclose data on complaints received against them or against issues dealt by them and redressal thereof on their website.

Statistics:

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Sources:

  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) circular dated June 12, 2025.
  • Lex Favios, E 277, Greater Kailash Part 1 Level 3 New Delhi 110048 INDIA, URL: www.lexfavios.com.
  • Mondaq Ltd, 2025, Tel. +44 (0)20 8544 8300, http://www.mondaq.com.