Aurum PropTech receives SEBI approval for SM REIT

Aurum PropTech Sets Benchmark as India’s First SEBI-Registered SM REIT

Aurum PropTech has earned the distinction of becoming India’s first public listed company to receive a registration certificate from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) under the name AMSA SM REIT Investment Trust (‘AMSA’). This significant milestone marks the start of AMSA's mission to provide transparent, structured, and regulated access to high-quality real estate investment opportunities for individual investors across the country.

AMSA’s Vision and Approach

AMSA operates with a strong retail-first approach, a rigorous asset selection process, and an unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance, aiming to make real estate investing accessible, credible, and rewarding for all. Poised as a leader in regulated real estate investment opportunities, AMSA is dedicated to meeting the rising demand for secure, high-performing investment products in India’s real estate sector.

Post SEBI approval, AMSA has entered the market intending to make institutional-grade real estate accessible to retail investors. By leveraging the deep sectoral expertise and integrated capabilities of Aurum PropTech, AMSA plans to establish new standards in transparency, governance, and overall investor experience.

Tech-Driven Investment Solutions

To transform real estate investing, AMSA is deploying an AI-driven digital distribution network featuring tools for property marketing, investor engagement, asset management, and underwriting. The company is carefully evaluating a robust pipeline of A-grade, income-generating commercial properties, strictly following SM REIT framework standards to offer an attractive balance of yield potential and long-term financial stability for investors.

Executive Perspective

Mr. Onkar Shetye, Executive Director, Aurum PropTech, stated: “The SM REIT framework provides a perfect platform for investors seeking stable financial products that offer attractive yields while being backed by hard assets. At AMSA, we are thrilled to leverage this regulatory framework to bring premium real estate investment opportunities to a broader audience. This milestone reflects our dedication to investor trust and regulatory compliance. We thank SEBI for its path breaking reforms of SM REIT regulation and we look forward to launching the first SM REIT scheme.”

India’s SM REIT Opportunity

• SM REITs allow investments into focused single commercial assets valued between INR 50 crore and INR 500 crore.
• All assets must be 100% leased to ensure stable income generation.
• Minimum investment size is ₹10 lakh, with listed units available on BSE and NSE.
• Investors have flexibility in selecting assets and markets that suit their preferences.
• By FY26, an estimated 350 million sq. ft. of completed commercial office space is expected to be available in India.
• Nearly 70% of this market opportunity is concentrated in Mumbai (~85 msf), Delhi NCR (~85 msf), and Bengaluru (~65 msf).

Pioneering Financial Inclusion Through Real Estate

As India advances toward wider financial inclusion, AMSA is committed to reshaping how individuals invest in real estate through regulated, transparent, and technology-driven investment structures. These vehicles empower investors with access to institutional-quality assets and structured income opportunities that were historically out of reach for most individuals.

About AMSA

AMSA is the investment manager for the AMSA SM REIT. Its mission is to democratise real estate investing through fractional ownership schemes regulated by SEBI, ensuring stability, financial growth, and accessible investment opportunities for all classes of investors.