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Which income component is exempt in the hands of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)?

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 6 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Interest income received on loans to employees

  2. Rental income from properties invested in by REITs

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Capital gains from transfer of shares in SPV

  4. D

    Dividend income from investments in other companies

Why this is the answer

Section 10(23FCA) of the Income-tax Act exempts rental income earned by REITs from properties they invest in, making such income tax-free at the REIT level.

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