IFC Commits USD 150 Mn to HDFC Capital’s H-DREAM Fund

Current Context: On August 7, 2025, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed USD 150 million to HDFC Capital’s H-DREAM Fund—HDFC Capital Development of Real Estate Affordable and Mid-Income Fund.

• Managed by HDFC Capital Advisors, the fund aims to raise USD 1 billion to support green, affordable, and mid-income housing across urban India.
• It will help develop at least 25,000 EDGE-certified housing units, addressing the country’s 18 million-unit urban housing gap.
• The fund promotes sustainability through early-stage financing and green finance instruments.
• IFC’s anchor investment is expected to mobilize USD 850 million from global institutional investors.
• The initiative supports inclusive urban growth and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Question:

Q.1 On August 7, 2025, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed how much to HDFC Capital’s H-DREAM Fund?
a) USD 100 million
b) USD 150 million
c) USD 200 million
d) USD 250 million

Answer: b) IFC committed USD 150 million as anchor investment to the H-DREAM Fund to support green, affordable, and mid-income housing in urban India.