World · India Bureau
Motilal Oswal real estate fund exits 37 projects with 20.4% returns
The property fund has successfully completed its exit strategy from a portfolio of 37 projects, delivering robust returns despite macroeconomic headwinds including the Covid-19 pandemic and aggressive rate hikes.
LSN India ·
Motilal Oswal's real estate fund has concluded its investment cycle across 37 projects, achieving a 20.4 per cent return on its portfolio despite significant economic challenges over the investment period. The fund's performance underscores the resilience of India's real estate sector and demonstrates effective capital deployment strategies during a volatile economic environment.
The successful exit from the diversified project portfolio reflects strong asset selection and timing by the fund managers. The returns were generated against a backdrop of unprecedented disruptions, including the pandemic-induced slowdown and subsequent monetary tightening measures that compressed margins across the real estate sector.
Investment professionals attributed the fund's outperformance to its strategic approach in selecting projects across multiple geographies and property segments. The completion of exits across the 37-project portfolio suggests a maturing of those real estate assets and increasing demand for quality properties in the Indian market.
The 20.4 per cent return positions the fund competitively within India's real estate investment landscape, where fund managers have faced pressure to deliver consistent returns amid rising interest rates and tighter liquidity conditions. The fund's exit strategy demonstrates confidence in the recovery of India's property markets as economic growth rebounds.