A Structured Debt Fund Focused on India’s Housing Growth
LICHFL Real Estate Debt Opportunities Fund – I (LRDOF-I) is the third fund launched by the LIC Group’s fund management platform.
It is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and an ESG-focused debt impact fund, targeting early-stage investments in India’s housing sector — primarily in affordable housing and SME-led mid-income housing projects.
Designed for Long-Term Value Creation
Proposed Corpus
INR 3,000 Crore (USD 375 Million)
Green Shoe Option
INR 1,000 Crore (USD 125 Million)
Fund Tenure
8 Years
Investment Horizon
3 to 6 years per portfolio company
Institutional and Global Participation
The fund is designed to attract a diverse investor base, including:
Development Finance Institutions
Pension & Sovereign Funds
Impact Funds & Fund of Funds
Banks & Financial Institutions
Insurance Companies
Corporates & Government Institutions
Family Offices & Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
Balanced Risk with Structured Returns
Key Metrics
Hurdle Rate:
10% for INR investors
8% for USD investors
Target IRR:
~20%+
Security Highlights
Asset-backed security
Promoter pledge & guarantees
Cash flow hypothecation
Security & Compliance Structure
Security is established through registrations across key regulatory forums:
Sub-Registrar Office (Land Mortgage)
Registrar of Companies (ROC / MCA)
RERA Platform
This ensures strong legal enforceability and transparency.
Predictable and Self-Liquidating Model
We focus on structured investments across high-growth sectors of the Indian economy.
Primary exits through project-level cash flow realization
Limited dependence on secondary sale or IPO routes
Focus on stable and predictable exit timelines
Capital Protection with Growth Upside
The fund follows a disciplined strategy focused on:
Investment in project-specific SPVs (private limited companies)
Capital protection backed by hard assets
Minimum 2.5x cash flow cover
Valuation multiples above 1.5x of invested capital
The approach prioritizes risk mitigation while enabling scalable returns.
Strong Expertise and Risk Controls
Years Avg Experience
0+
Years Combined Experience
0+
Robust Risk Management Framework:
Three-level due diligence process
Active monitoring and periodic site visits
Rights on key decision matters
ERP-based tracking and reporting
Control over sales proceeds and bank accounts
Appointment oversight of technical & internal auditors
LRDOF-I reflects LICHFL AMC’s commitment to disciplined investing, strong risk management, and creating sustainable value through structured debt investments in India’s housing sector.