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GeneralOctober 9, 2026surbhi khanna

ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: REITs can diversify portfolios, but total returns matter, says Ramesh Nair

Ramesh Nair, MD and CEO of Mindspace REIT, explains how investors should approach REITs as part of a diversified portfolio. He discusses the importance of looking beyond distribution yields and assessing total returns, occupancy, growth prospects, balance-sheet strength and interest-rate risks. Nair also weighs the impact of AI on office demand and outlines the potential for India’s REIT market to expand.

ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: REITs can diversify portfolios, but total returns matter, says Ramesh Nair
Ramesh Nair, MD and CEO of Mindspace REIT, explains how investors should approach REITs as part of a diversified portfolio. He discusses the importance of looking beyond distribution yields and assessing total returns, occupancy, growth prospects, balance-sheet strength and interest-rate risks. Nair also weighs the impact of AI on office demand and outlines the potential for India’s REIT market to expand.