Edelweiss Mutual Fund Launches India’s First REIT-Oriented Index Fund
In July 2026, Edelweiss Mutual Fund (MF) launched the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, India’s first Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)-oriented open-ended passive index fund. This fund tracks the Nifty REITs & Realty Total Return Index (TRI) and offers low-cost, long-term capital appreciation by diversifying exposure to listed REITs and real estate companies.
🔑 Key Points
- •Edelweiss MF launched Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund.
- •India's first REITs-oriented open-ended passive index fund.
- •Tracks Nifty REITs & Realty Total Return Index (TRI).
- •Provides diversified exposure to listed REITs and real estate companies.
- •REITs reclassified as equity from Jan 1, 2026, eligible for indices from July 1, 2026.
🎯 Why It Matters for Your Exam
This is a significant development in the Indian financial market, especially for investments. Questions can focus on the fund's name, its uniqueness (first in India), its benchmark index, and the regulatory changes regarding REITs.
🧠 Practice Question
Which mutual fund recently launched India's first Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)-oriented open-ended passive index fund?
- A.HDFC Mutual Fund
- B.ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
- C.Edelweiss Mutual Fund
- D.SBI Mutual Fund
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✅ Answer: C. Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Edelweiss Mutual Fund (MF) launched the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, India’s first REITs-oriented open-ended passive index fund.
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