Edelweiss Mutual Fund Launches India’s First REIT-Oriented Index Fund

Key facts

• Edelweiss Mutual Fund has launched the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, India's first REIT-oriented index fund.
• The fund is an open-ended passive scheme that tracks the Nifty REITs & Realty Total Return Index.
• The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on August 5, 2026.
• The fund provides exposure to listed REITs and leading real estate companies through a single investment.
• The underlying index is designed to increase its REIT allocation as more REITs are listed, with potential to become a fully REIT-based index.
• The fund does not include Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) due to SEBI's regulatory framework for passive funds.
• The scheme is intended for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through passive exposure to the REIT and real estate sectors.