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India's rich pivot to real assets after stock returns falter

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In short

The benchmark Nifty 50 generated a modest 7% return over the past two years, trailing the S&P 500's 29% gain and driving investors toward private markets. In response, affluent portfolios now frequently direct 40% to 45% of their funds toward alternatives such as energy, logistics, and real estate. At least six new investment vehicles have been rolled out this year aiming to mobilize more than $1.25 billion. These specialized funds typically pursue yearly yields ranging from 12% to 15%, significantly exceeding the sub-8% returns offered by top-tier corporate bonds.

Key points

  • Affluent domestic investors are shifting away from traditional holdings like physical gol…: Affluent domestic investors are shifting away from traditional holdings like physical gold and listed equities to preserve portfolio yields.
  • Local real asset vehicles are targeting returns between 12% and 15%, easily surpassing yi…: Local real asset vehicles are targeting returns between 12% and 15%, easily surpassing yields found on high-grade corporate bonds.
  • Asset managers are expanding institutional offerings in private credit, logistics, and in…: Asset managers are expanding institutional offerings in private credit, logistics, and infrastructure to secure over $1.25 billion in targeted new capital.

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Rich investors in India are looking to juice up their portfolios with high-yielding assets, including real estate and logistics, after two years of lacklustre stock market returns.

At least six new vehicles launched this year are seeking to raise more than $1.25 billion for real estate and infrastructure assets, marking a resurgence after previously growing slowly. The trend contrasts with well-heeled investors across much of the world who have piled into stocks that gain exposure from the AI boom.

PAG-backed Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd., which oversees $39 billion in client assets, is one of the local companies leaning in. The Mumbai-based firm raised around $420 million for a commercial real estate fund in partnership with property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Management and plans to launch more funds that invest in income-generating properties or infrastructure, typically with an eventual sale or listing, Ashish Kehair, chief executive officer, said.

“There is a shift toward private credit and cash-flow generating assets,” Kehair said, adding that these also include real estate investment trusts and investments in logistics and warehousing.

The move reflects a search…

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