Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unveiling the Indian REIT narrative-qualitative insights intoretail investors perspectives Subject The topic of the resource Challenges; India; Perspective; Qualitative study; REITs; Retail investors Description An account of the resource Purpose: The present study delves into the causes of relatively lower retail participation in the Indian REIT market. Specifically, it investigates investors' attitudes and perceptions towards REITs as a unique asset class. This paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the perception and factors influencing Indian retail investors' reluctance to participate in the REIT market. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative research was conducted through semi-structured interviews to gather insights from non-investors in REITs. The data were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis techniques. Finally, coding techniques were used to identify broad study themes. Findings: According to the study results, many retail investors are unfamiliar with REITs. Even among those knowledgeable about REITs and with a favorable view, it is not commonly seen as a feasible investment option due to its early stage, unattractive returns and limited number of REITs. Practical implications: Developed countries have established REIT markets, while it is still in its infancy in developing countries such as India. Financial advisors, fund houses and the media should focus on educating investors to increase awareness. Originality/value: The study is the first qualitative investigation into the perception of retail investors to understand the reasons for lower retail engagement in the Indian REIT market. 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Swathi G.R.; Uma V.R. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Property Investment and Finance, Vol-42, No. 6, pp. 539-553. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Publishing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/JPIF-01-2024-0003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/JPIF-01-2024-0003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192820721&amp;doi=10.1108%2FJPIF-01-2024-0003&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=afddea9c5122d4961ffab04abfe40433" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192820721&amp;doi=10.1108%2fJPIF-01-2024-0003&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=afddea9c5122d4961ffab04abfe40433</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 1463578X Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Swathi G.R., Department of Commerce, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Uma V.R., Department of Commerce, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India