REITs, fractional ownership to play bigger role in 2026, boost retail participation: Sudeep Bhatt of Whiteland Corp

India’s real estate sector stayed resilient in 2025, led by premium housing and strong office demand. Whiteland’s Sudeep Bhatt says 2026 will see higher institutional inflows, rising REIT and fractional ownership adoption, focus on ESG assets, infrastructure-led growth corridors, and improving rental yields.