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		<title>Signature Global Raises ₹875 Crore from IFC to Boost Mid-Income, Green Housing Projects</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Signature Global raises ₹875 crore from IFC via listed NCDs to fund mid-income and sustainable housing projects. The deal marks its first listed debt issuance and strengthens its ESG and green building commitments.</p>
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<p>Signature Global (India) Ltd., one of India’s leading real estate developers, has raised <strong>₹875 crore (INR 8.75 billion)</strong> through a private placement of <strong>Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)</strong> to the <strong>International Finance Corporation (IFC)</strong>, a member of the World Bank Group.</p>



<p>The proceeds will be used to <strong>develop sustainable, mid-income housing projects</strong> across India and to <strong>partially reduce existing debt</strong>, strengthening the company’s balance sheet and capital efficiency.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>First Listed Debt Transaction Strengthens Market Presence</strong></h2>



<p>The NCDs, carrying an <strong>‘A+’ rating from CareEdge Ratings</strong>, have already been <strong>listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)</strong> — marking Signature Global’s <strong>first-ever listed debt transaction</strong>.<br>The instruments have a <strong>tenure of 3 years, 2 months, and 30 days</strong>, maturing on <strong>January 15, 2029</strong>.</p>



<p>This move reinforces Signature Global’s growing footprint in capital markets and underscores institutional investor confidence in its governance and financial management standards.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>IFC’s Backing Highlights Sustainability Focus</strong></h2>



<p>The IFC investment aligns with its strategy of promoting <strong>inclusive and climate-resilient urban development</strong>.<br>IFC Regional Division Director for South Asia, <strong>Imad N. Fakhoury</strong>, said the collaboration aims to <strong>expand access to quality mid-income homes</strong>, support <strong>job creation</strong>, and <strong>advance sustainable construction standards</strong> in India’s rapidly growing cities.</p>



<p>He emphasized that housing remains a <strong>critical pillar for India’s progress</strong>, with <strong>Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities requiring nearly 18 million new housing units</strong> over the coming years.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Signature Global’s Growth and Green Commitments</strong></h2>



<p>Signature Global’s <strong>Founder and Chairman, Pradeep Aggarwal</strong>, said the IFC investment reaffirms the company’s <strong>commitment to customer satisfaction, delivery, and transparency</strong>, and marks a milestone in its <strong>journey towards sustainable housing development</strong>.</p>



<p>The company plans to leverage IFC’s <strong>GRIP (Greening Real Estate Investment Portfolios)</strong> advisory to strengthen its sustainability strategy and secure <strong>EDGE Advanced certification</strong> for its <strong>Daxin project</strong> under the <strong>Accelerating Climate-Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia program</strong>, supported by the European Union.</p>



<p>Signature Global already has <strong>17 projects EDGE certified</strong>, making it one of the <strong>top-ranked Indian developers for green building commitments</strong>.<br>Its <strong>GRESB debut score of 84</strong> placed it among the <strong>top-performing first-time participants globally</strong> in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benchmarking.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Strong Project Pipeline and Financial Performance</strong></h2>



<p>The Gurugram-based developer continues to rank among the country’s most active listed real estate firms.<br>In <strong>FY 2024–25</strong>, Signature Global was <strong>India’s fifth-largest listed developer by sales</strong>, with <strong>pre-sales of ₹10,290 crore</strong>. The company has set a <strong>target of ₹12,500 crore</strong> for FY 2025–26.</p>



<p>As of <strong>Q1 FY26</strong>, it has:</p>



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<li><strong>17.1 million sq. ft.</strong> of recently launched projects</li>



<li><strong>9.2 million sq. ft.</strong> of ongoing developments</li>



<li><strong>24.5 million sq. ft.</strong> of forthcoming projects over the next 2–3 years</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What This Means for India’s Housing Market</strong></h2>



<p>The IFC partnership strengthens Signature Global’s access to long-term, low-cost capital — crucial for scaling <strong>affordable and sustainable housing</strong> at a time when India’s mid-income demand is expanding rapidly.</p>



<p>By combining <strong>green construction standards</strong>, <strong>ESG governance</strong>, and <strong>mass housing affordability</strong>, this collaboration signals a maturing phase for India’s real estate ecosystem — where <strong>sustainability and inclusivity drive growth</strong> as much as profitability.</p>



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