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    Brookfield India

    BIRETGood
    Realty·30 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    Brookfield India REIT (BIRET) delivered a transformational quarter marked by the completion of the Ecoworld acquisition and robust leasing momentum. The trust significantly strengthened its balance sheet through a major QIP and bond issuance, while maintaining a healthy LTV of 31.5%. Management is pivoting towards high-growth micro-markets like Bengaluru and Mumbai, leveraging strong GCC demand to drive occupancy toward a 97.5% stabilization target.

    Highlights

    8

    • Net Operating Income (NOI) reached ₹5.4 billion, a 14% YoY growth; total NOI including North Commercial Portfolio stood at ₹6.8 billion.

    • Declared a distribution of ₹5.4 per unit, up 10% YoY, totaling ₹4 billion for the quarter.

    • Completed the marquee acquisition of Ecoworld (7.7 MSF), increasing total operating area by 31% to 32.4 million square feet.

    • Committed occupancy improved to 92%, up 5% YoY, driven by 1.2 million square feet of gross leasing in Q3.

    • Successfully raised ₹55 billion through a ₹35 billion QIP (3x subscribed) and ₹20 billion in sustainability-linked bonds.

    • Average cost of debt stood at 7.6%, with a projected reduction to 7.3% in Q4 FY26 following a repo rate cut.

    • Re-leasing spread achieved was 17% for the quarter with an average lease term of 11 years.

    • Management set a long-term DPU target of ₹25.6 per unit upon achieving 97.5% portfolio occupancy.

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items6 → 5 (-1)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Net Operating Income$5.4B+14.0%YoY
    2. 02Distribution Per Unit₹5.4+10%YoY
    3. 03Committed Occupancy92%+5%YoY
    4. 04Loan to Value31.5%
    5. 05Average Cost of Debt7.6%

    Segment breakdown

    Leasing Activity
    1.2 MSF Gross Leasing0.7 MSF New Leasing0.5 MSF Renewals17% Re-leasing Spread
    Portfolio Composition
    32.4 MSF Operating Area45% GCC Tenant Share6.5 years WALE
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    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Dividend
    Annualized DPU Target
    ₹25.6
    		High
    Dividend
    Dividend Mix in Distributions
    30%
    		Medium
    Debt
    Average Cost of Debt
    7.3%
    		High
    Debt
    Ecoworld SPV Interest Rate
    7.4%
    		High
    Debt
    Cap LTV Ratio
    33% to 35%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Churn in the Technology Sector

    Management acknowledged churn in tech but noted strong offsetting demand from GCCs for the same space. — Management downplayed

    medium

    SEZ Demand vs. NPA Conversion

    Management must balance converting SEZ space to Non-Processing Area (NPA) while maintaining capacity for ongoing SEZ-specific demand. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Interest Rate Sensitivity

    While rates are expected to fall, the high interest portion of distributions remains tax-inefficient for investors. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific quarterly guidance for NDCF was withheld, citing future guidance updates.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Ecoworld as a legal entity, has other receivables from the demerged entity. Such receivables have also been accounted for while distributing Rs 5.4 per unit.”

    Clarifies that the current DPU was supported by a one-time receivable, though management argues organic growth will offset its absence in future quarters.

    asked by Deep Shah, B&K Securities

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Ecoworld Acquisition Reshapes Portfolio

    The completion of the 7.7 million square feet Ecoworld acquisition in Bengaluru is a pivotal milestone, increasing BIRET's operating area by 31% to 32.4 million square feet. This move concentrates nearly half of the portfolio's value in the high-growth micro-markets of Outer Ring Road (Bengaluru) and Powai (Mumbai). Post-acquisition, the tenant roster has improved with GCC tenants now accounting for 45% of the portfolio, up from 37% previously.

    02

    Leasing Momentum and Occupancy Gains

    BIRET achieved 1.2 million square feet of gross leasing in Q3 FY26, bringing committed occupancy to 92%. The leasing was well-diversified across technology, BFSI, and engineering sectors, with GCCs contributing 44% of the volume. Management highlighted a 17% re-leasing spread and a long average lease term of 11 years, underscoring strong rental upside and income visibility.

    03

    Capital Structure and Debt Optimization

    The trust successfully raised ₹55 billion, including India's largest sustainability-linked bond by a REIT (₹20 billion). This capital was used to fund acquisitions and strengthen the balance sheet, maintaining a robust LTV of 31.5%. The average cost of debt is expected to decline from 7.6% to 7.3% in Q4 FY26, aided by a 100 bps reduction in the Ecoworld SPV's borrowing costs and a recent repo rate cut.

    04

    NPA Conversion Strategy Drives Demand

    A key driver of leasing momentum is the conversion of SEZ space into Non-Processing Areas (NPA), which allows for domestic business occupiers. BIRET has already converted or is in advanced stages of converting 1.3 million square feet in G2 and N2 assets. Management noted that 0.5 million square feet of the current 1.2 million square feet conversion pipeline is already backed by LOIs or advanced discussions.

    05

    Distribution Trajectory and Tax Efficiency

    Management has set a clear path for distribution growth, targeting a 19% increase in DPU to ₹25.6 per unit once the portfolio stabilizes at 97.5% occupancy. To improve tax efficiency for unit holders, BIRET is targeting a 30% dividend mix in overall distributions for the next year, up from current levels, by utilizing capital restructuring schemes across various SPVs.

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