The real estate sector in India is one of the prime contributors to its economic growth. In fact, by 2040, the market is predicted to grow to Rs. 65,000 crore ($ 9.30 billion) from Rs. 12,000 crore ($ 1.72 billion) in 2019, and this in turn is poised to contribute 13 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2025. There is also a slew of opportunities for investors looking to reap the benefits of the potential in this market. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) or Private Equity Real Estate Firms are two such opportunities in the real estate sector that allow investors a source of income as well as positive exposure to the industry. Very often people confuse the two as they invest in similar kinds of assets. However, they are significantly different in nature.