Real estate conglomerate Sameera Group is in discussions to raise ₹500 crore in growth capital as it accelerates its expansion across India, a senior company executive said.
The company recently secured funding from a real estate credit platform jointly managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and BGO, further strengthening its financial position to support ongoing projects.
“We have positioned ourself as a township developer where we create an integrated ecosystem. We have raised some funds, but for pan-India growth, we are in talks to raise larger funds,” said Senthil Velan, CEO & Founder, Sameera Group.
Sameera Group has built a diversified business portfolio spanning land bank generation, real estate and property development, warehousing, education, hospitality, transportation, wind energy generation, and insurance. The company now aims to leverage fresh institutional capital to strengthen its presence in key markets across the country.
Meanwhile, industry experts believe institutional investments continue to reshape India’s real estate landscape by supporting quality developments and experienced developers with long-term funding.
“The increasing participation of institutional capital indicates a maturing real estate market where quality projects and experienced developers are attracting long-term investment. Demand for plotted developments continues to remain robust, and Chennai has consistently demonstrated healthy absorption and positive market fundamentals,” said Somy Thomas, Executive Managing Director, Land & Capital Markets for Cushman & Wakefield.
Cushman & Wakefield served as the transaction advisor for the recent fundraising.
In addition, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the evolving financing needs of India’s real estate sector through structured capital solutions.
“We see a growing opportunity for institutional capital to complement conventional sources of project financing and support the evolving needs of the sector. Through partnerships with credible developers and tailored credit solutions, we aim to facilitate efficient project execution while creating sustainable, long-term value for investors,” said A. Balasubramanian – MD & CEO – Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
Similarly, BGO India highlighted its confidence in the developer’s execution capabilities and the project’s long-term potential.
“The transaction reflects our conviction in both the Sameera group’s execution capabilities and the underlying project’s fundamentals,” said Bharat Khanna, MD, BGO India.
“We continue to see strong demand for structured credit solutions from high-quality developers seeking reliable and flexible capital partners,” Khanna added.
The planned ₹500 crore fundraising is expected to strengthen Sameera Group’s expansion strategy while reinforcing the growing role of institutional capital in driving India’s real estate sector. As developers increasingly seek alternative financing solutions, structured credit continues to emerge as a preferred source of growth capital for large-scale township and infrastructure-led projects.
