Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) work like mutual funds for real estate investment. You pool your money with other investors, and the REIT invests this money in commercial properties. You earn returns from rental income and property value appreciation.
For a video walkthrough on REIT, see How to invest in REIT? What are REITs? 5 Steps to analyse REITs
How to apply for REIT IPOs
REIT IPOs can be applied on Kite app and web like any other IPO.You can apply for REIT IPOs on both Kite app and web using supported UPI apps.
On Kite app
- Tap on Orders.
- Tap on IPO.
- Select the REIT IPO from the ongoing list of IPOs and tap on Apply.
- Tap on Apply again and enter the UPI ID.
- Enter or edit the Quantity and the Price.
- Tap on the undertaking tick box and swipe the Submit button.
- Accept the mandate on the UPI app.
On Kite web
- Click on Orders.
- Click on IPO.
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Click on
Apply.
- Enter the UPI ID.
- Enter the Qty and Price. The quantity should be a multiple of the lot size, and the price entered should be within the issue price range.
- Click on the undertaking checkbox and click on Submit.
- Accept the mandate on the UPI app.
Application timeline and process
REIT IPO orders can be placed anytime between 10 AM on the issue opening day and 4:30 PM on the issue closing day.
After you submit your application:
- Zerodha sends you an email requesting mandate acceptance on your UPI app
- You can accept the UPI mandate until 5 PM on the closing day of the REIT IPO
- The exchange sends you an SMS confirming your application by the end of the day
- You can verify your bid details on NSE and BSE
Things to keep in mind
- If you use an incorrect UPI ID or cannot receive a mandate request, you cannot delete your application, but you can apply using Netbanking ASBA. Your netbanking application will still be considered unique and eligible for allotment since you did not complete the UPI mandate step.
- There are no charges to apply for an IPO through Zerodha.