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		<title>Blackstone-Backed Knowledge Realty Trust Secures ₹1,400 Crore in India’s First REIT Pre‑IPO Round</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[India’s First REIT Pre‑IPO: Blackstone-Backed Fund Raises ₹1,400 Crore Ahead of Landmark Listing]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Date: June 17, 2025 – </strong>India’s real estate market received a major boost today as Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT), backed by global investment giant Blackstone and Sattva Developers, raised ₹1,400 crore in a pre-IPO funding round. This marks the first-ever pre-listing capital raise by a REIT in India, signaling elevated investor confidence in the sector </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Prelude to a blockbuster IPO</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The funds secured from high-net-worth individuals and family offices set the stage for KRT’s upcoming planned <strong>₹4,800–6,200 crore IPO scheduled for July–August 2025</strong>, potentially making it the <strong>largest REIT offering in India to date</strong>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Robust Portfolio and Market Strength</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">KRT’s asset base includes approximately <strong>48 million sq ft of Grade-A commercial office space</strong>, with 90% currently leased and 76% of tenants being multinational corporations. Post-IPO, KRT aims to become India’s <strong>largest office REIT by net operating income (NOI) and gross asset value</strong>, with assets across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other major cities.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Implications for Investors and the Commercial Real Estate Sector</strong></h2>



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<li><strong>Investor Sentiment:</strong> The milestone pre-IPO funding demonstrates growing appetite for real estate investment vehicles in India, especially those backed by credible institutional sponsors.</li>



<li><strong>Market Evolution:</strong> With KRT’s IPO, India would see its <strong>fifth listed REIT</strong>, expanding choices for income-seeking investors.</li>



<li><strong>Portfolio Quality:</strong> A high proportion of leased Grade-A assets—anchored by global companies—offers stability and attractive yield potential.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What Lies Ahead</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">KRT is expected to enter the capital markets between <strong>July and August 2025</strong>, raising up to ₹4,800 crore to ₹6,200 crore. Proceeds will be used for debt repayment and expanding its pipeline of premium office assets.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Blackstone (55% stake) and Sattva (45% stake) retain leadership, with book-runners like Kotak, BofA, and Morgan Stanley overseeing the IPO.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">KRT’s successful ₹1,400 crore pre-IPO raise is a watershed moment—it underscores the <strong>maturing of REITs as mainstream investment vehicles</strong> in India and sets the tone for a landmark public offering later this year. As KRT prepares to list, it offers investors a unique chance to own a stake in India’s premium commercial asset class under a trusted sponsor.</p>



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