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Sundaram Alternates (SA), the alternative investment arm of the Sundaram Finance Group, has announced that its SA Real Estate Credit Fund V has crossed Rs 1,000 crore in capital commitments within three months of its launch in October 2025. The firm claims that this is India’s first ESG-aligned real estate credit fund. The fundraise is still open and is expected to close by March 2026. The fund is targeting a final size of Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crore. The fund has received commitments from a wide range of investors, including insurance companies, family offices, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The Sundaram Finance Group has also made a sponsor commitment. Karthik Athreya, Managing Director, Sundaram Alternates, said. "Crossing Rs 1,000 crores within three months reflects the confidence that investors place in our underwriting discipline and risk framework. This momentum reflects nearly a decade of sustained effort in building a robust risk management platf...