Q:American private equity fund Blackstone has begun the process of grouping all the property it holds in India into a real estate investment trust, or REIT.
Latest Answer: Blackstone now has 27 million sq-ft. of commercial space that is operational and 6 million sq-ft. under construction. As per Anshul Jain, chief executive, DTZ, a real estate advisor, developers in India that have put in a lot of effort over the past 10 years are now looking for a natural exit. For funds, investing in such important income-producing assets is one of the safest options.
