Certus Capital Hits Rs. 10 Billion in FY24-25, Expands to Hyderabad

21 Apr 2025 CW Team

Certus Capital, a leading real estate investment firm, has invested Rs. 1.8 billion in a premium residential project in Hyderabad, marking its entry into the city’s real estate market. Located 15 minutes from HITEC City, the project, developed by CYBERCITY Builders and Developers, is set to cover 33 lakh sq. ft. across two phases. This investment brings Certus Capital’s total secured, private credit investments to Rs. 10 billion in FY24-25, more than doubling its previous year’s investment. Founded by Ashish Khandelia, Certus Capital now boasts a growing investor base of over 1,000, with a strong track record of 15%+ net returns on fully exited investments. The company’s investment platform, Earnnest.me, enhances transparency and reporting, helping secure a 75 per cent repeat investment rate. The latest Hyderabad investment is a collaboration with a leading NBFC with an AUM of Rs. 780 billion. Ashish Khandelia stated, “Our goal is to maintain the momentum of 100 per cent growth in FY25-26 while focusing on investment quality.”

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