Mindspace Business Parks REIT has taken a significant step forward in integrating sustainability into India’s real estate finance sector. The Grade-A office space developer has successfully raised ₹550 crore through a fresh issuance of Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. This new capital injection follows the REIT’s earlier ₹650 crore SLB offering in June 2024, bringing its total sustainability-linked debt funding to ₹1,200 crore.

A First Under SEBI’s Strengthened ESG Regulations

The issuance holds particular significance as the first-ever SLB offering by an Indian REIT under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) enhanced ESG framework for debt securities. This regulatory framework, introduced on June 5, 2025, raises the bar for green and sustainability-linked finance by demanding higher levels of transparency, third-party verification, and ongoing compliance with environmental, social, and governance performance metrics.

By launching its bond under these new guidelines, Mindspace REIT sets a precedent for future ESG-aligned financing in India’s property sector.

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Aligning Financial Instruments with ESG Outcomes

The eight-year bonds, rated [ICRA] AAA (Stable), have been structured to link financial performance directly to sustainability outcomes. These include quantifiable targets such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the share of green-certified buildings in the REIT’s portfolio, and improving energy efficiency across its assets. Legal counsel for the transaction was provided by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, while Bureau Veritas Industrial Services (India) issued the second-party opinion validating the bond’s ESG alignment.

According to Ramesh Nair, Managing Director and CEO of Mindspace REIT, the issuance reflects a deeper institutional commitment to sustainability:

“With this issuance, we’re taking a big step forward on our sustainability journey. Being the first REIT to raise Sustainability-Linked Bonds under SEBI’s new ESG framework shows our intent to lead from the front. Partnering with IFC gives us global backing, and it will help us drive energy efficiency, add more green-certified space, and build a portfolio that’s ready for the future.”

Backed by Global Confidence and Regional Impact

For the IFC, this transaction represents a strategic investment in advancing sustainable urban development in India. Imad N. Fakhoury, Regional Director for South Asia at IFC, emphasized the broader developmental impact of the partnership:

“By championing sustainable buildings and innovative financing, we are creating opportunities for developers, investors, and communities. This investment will accelerate the development of world-class office infrastructure that generates jobs, attracts global capability centres and top employers, and strengthens India’s business environment.”

The investment serves a dual purpose: strengthening Mindspace REIT’s capital structure while also catalyzing the adoption of ESG-linked financial tools within the country’s real estate ecosystem.

Reinforcing India’s Shift to Sustainable Infrastructure

Industry observers view the SLB issuance as a defining moment for the integration of sustainability into large-scale commercial real estate in India. As more REITs and infrastructure players begin to tie financing to environmental performance indicators, a new model of responsible growth is taking shape one that links access to capital with measurable climate and efficiency outcomes.

By embedding ESG considerations into its long-term strategy, Mindspace REIT is not only improving investor confidence but also aligning itself with India’s climate goals and international best practices for sustainable finance.

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A Snapshot of Mindspace REIT’s Growing Portfolio

Mindspace Business Parks REIT, sponsored by K Raheja Corp Group, has emerged as one of India’s most prominent commercial real estate platforms. Listed on Indian stock exchanges since August 2020, the REIT manages a premium portfolio across Mumbai Region, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

The portfolio spans 38.1 million square feet in total leasable area, comprising 31.0 million square feet of completed assets, 3.7 million square feet under construction, and another 3.4 million square feet in the development pipeline. The REIT operates five integrated business parks and six independent office assets, each equipped with modern infrastructure and tenant-focused amenities.

With over 260 tenants, including leading global and domestic corporations, Mindspace REIT maintains a highly diversified and stable tenant base, further enhancing its appeal to long-term institutional investors.

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