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SEBI Shakes Up Mutual Funds: REITs Now Equity, InvITs Hybrid! Investor Alert!

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Published on 21st November 2025, 4:00 PM

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Akshat Lakshkar | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced a significant change in mutual fund categorisation: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) will now be treated as equity, while Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) will remain in the hybrid category. This move aims to bolster India's infrastructure development and capital markets, with SEBI highlighting REITs and InvITs as crucial bridges for investment.