The commercial office sector is poised for healthy growth this fiscal and the next, as new leasing activity is projected to surpass pre-pandemic highs driven by demand from global capability centres (GCCs) and flex space operators.

Additionally, recent policy amendments to the SEZ Act and rising rentals are setting the stage for sustained growth in this segment.

The retail mall sector is also thriving, with high occupancy rates and steady rental increases. The sector boasts a strong pipeline of new assets amid a burgeoning organised retail market.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have seen a significant surge in assets under management (AUM) since their inception.

Increasing investor interest, structural benefits and safeguards are expected to push AUM higher, solidifying REITs as a preferred investment vehicle.

The credit profiles of commercial office and mall operators as well as REITs remain healthy, underpinned by stable cash flow visibility and a prudent approach to leverage.

Against this backdrop, Crisil Ratings is hosting a webinar on the commercial real estate sector on December 23, 2024, where our experts will delve into:

• Demand-supply in the commercial office space, and its impact on vacancy levels
• Key demand drivers of the commercial office space, with sectoral break-up
• Operating performance of mall operators, and upcoming capital investments
• Credit quality of commercial office and mall operators rated by Crisil Ratings
• Analysis of operating performance of REITs, and outlook on AUM growth

This will be followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session.

Do dial in.