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India's real estate market witnessed $2.77 billion investment during Q2 2024
India's real estate market saw a surge in Q2 2024, attracting USD 2.77 billion in investments, according to Cushman & Wakefield. This boosted H1 2024 investments to a record USD 3.9 billion, a 39% year-on-year increase. The growth, led by infrastructure-related sectors, reflects strong investor confidence and robust market demand.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at restaurant in INA market, 4-6 people injured
A fire broke out early Monday at a fast-food restaurant in Delhi's INA market, injuring four to six people. Officials reported that seven to eight firefighting vehicles are currently on site, and efforts to control the blaze are ongoing. Station Training Officer Manoj Mehlawat stated that the fire was reported at 3:20 am and affected two restaurants. Excessive commercial cylinder storage may have contributed to the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with more details expected soon.
Godrej Family Office likely to sell a 5% stake in Sobha Ltd
Anamudi Real Estates, part of the Godrej family office, plans to partially exit its 9.99% stake in Sobha Ltd through block deals worth around Rs 1,000 crore. Sobha Ltd recently approved a Rs 2,000 crore rights issue to fuel growth. The company aims to develop 50 million sq ft across key cities over four years.
Over 65% office buildings are green-certified in India
65% of Grade A office space in top 7 Indian cities is green-certified, led by LEED and IGBC. Real estate, a major carbon emitter, is driven by the 2070 net-zero target. Southern cities dominate, with Kolkata and Pune showing varied certification. Developers prioritize international occupiers, earning premiums. Sustainability in real estate reflects growing developer investment.
Industrial and warehousing sector absorption increases 21.9% year-over-year
The industrial and warehousing sector in India saw a 21.9% increase in absorption in the first half of 2024, with the 3PL sector driving demand with a 33% share. Tier I cities accounted for 78% of absorption, while Tier II and III cities accounted for 22%. The sector also saw a supply addition of 28.2 million square feet, with 77% concentrated in Tier I cities and 23% in Tier II and III cities. The e-commerce sector is expected to surge further as it adopts new models to expand urban distribution and extend its footprint into tier-II & III locations.
Samsung R&D Institute-Bangalore renews office lease for 5 years
Samsung Research and Development Institute India-Bangalore (SRI-B) has renewed its lease for 420,000 square feet of office space in Bengaluru with Bagmane Developers. This lease renewal is set for a duration of five years, beginning in June this year, with a lock-in period until April 2027.
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Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share
India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. With a projected 20% growth in GCC presence by 2025, the Indian office market is poised for significant expansion. 67% of GCCs plan to increase their office portfolios by over 10% in the next two years.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
Unveiling Unicorn Offices: A new era of boutique workspaces at Marathon Futurex, Lower Parel
Experience the dynamic environment at Unicorn Collection, Marathon Futurex, curated by Marathon Group to foster innovation and growth for entrepreneurs in a prime business district.
Indian office market shows strong growth in H1 2024
The Indian office market showcased resilience in H1 2024 with significant office leasing and new supply growth. Occupiers' confidence, highlighted by major players like HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra, spurred demand for quality office spaces.
A bet on Allied Blenders may take longer to give a high
The company sells 16 brands of whisky, brandy, rum and vodka in 79,329 retail outlets across India. ABDL earns 95% of its revenues from whisky with Officer's Choice contributing 73% of total sales volume. ABDL has an estimated market share of 12% in terms of sales volume in Indian whisky market in FY23.
IBPS RRB Clerk Notification 2024: Applications open for 10,000 jobs, here are last date, how to apply, eligibility, post details, age limit
IBPD RRB Notification (Google Trends): The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) announced the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) XIII, aiming to recruit Group “A” Officers and Group “B” Office Assistants. The notification was released on June 7, 2024, with the application window open until June 27, 2024. Nearly 10,000 vacancies are available. Visit the IBPS website for more details.
Adani stocks, overseas bonds battered by rout
Adani Group's offshore bonds dropped 1-2 points post Modi government's failure to secure a predicted victory as per exit polls.
Adani Group offshore bonds fall as Modi govt misses predicted majority
The political development led to a sharp decline in Adani Group companies' stock prices as well, which fell by 20% due to the poor performance of the BJP.
Investor flows into corporate bonds on longest streak since 2019, says BofA
Global investors poured $3.6 billion into investment grade corporate bond funds in the week to Wednesday, Bank of America said on Friday, in the 31st straight week of inflows, the longest streak since 2019.
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru lead Small & Medium REIT investment prospects
India's fractional ownership property market is projected to grow over 10 times, exceeding $5 billion by 2030, driven by office assets suitable for Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) investments. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are top hotspots, with significant opportunities in tech markets. SM REITs offer investors professionally managed, rent-yielding assets.
Nikhil Kamath, Manyavar family office may join A91 in Rare Rabbit’s Rs 500 crore funding
Bootstrapped till now, Rare Rabbit clocked revenue of over Rs 600 crore in fiscal 2024, with an operating profit of more than Rs 100 crore, as per sources in the know. Along with Rare Rabbit, the brand's parent company Radhamani Textiles also owns women's premium fashion brand Rareism and everyday wear brand Articale.
Brookfield India REIT inks pact to acquire Bharti JV stake, funding through listed units
Brookfield India REIT acquires 50% stake in Bharti Enterprises' real estate joint venture in New Delhi, adding Grade A assets and increasing operating area by 16%. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner at Brookfield, emphasizes the diverse portfolio.
India’s office leasing demand likely to cross 70 million sq ft in 2024
Demand for Grade A office space leasing in India is expected to exceed 70 million sq ft in 2024, driven by increased rentals and larger deals in key cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with contributions from the IT/ITeS and BFSI sectors, Noida, and co-working spaces.
Table Space targets high growth, leases over 2.5 million sq ft across four cities
Table Space expands its presence in Indian cities by acquiring and leasing office spaces to meet the growing demand for managed workspaces. They aim to add more space in key metros and provide world-class workspace solutions.
Behind ghost shopping malls, a new consumer trend glimmers
Ghost shopping malls with a vacancy rate of 40% or higher in 2023 are on the rise, with a 59% year-on-year increase in top 8 metros, resulting in 13.3 million sqft of retail space remaining vacant. The loss in value amounts to $800 million. High-grade malls are thriving due to premiumisation and a focus on consumer experience, leading to larger store sizes and better shopping experiences. New factory outlet malls are also set to surge in India.
Number of ghost malls rising in India, Delhi NCR tops the list, followed by Mumbai, Bengaluru: Report
Knight Frank India's recent report reveals a notable rise in ghost shopping malls, with 64 such malls identified in 2023 compared to 57 in 2022. These malls, characterized by a vacancy rate exceeding 40%, saw a 58% increase in area, reaching 13.3 million square feet. The report highlights the challenges faced by Grade C assets and ghost shopping centers, emphasizing the need for landlords to rejuvenate or divest such properties.
Ghost shopping centers’ space in top 8 Indian cities surge 59% to 13.3 million sq ft
The number of such centers have risen to 64 by the end of 2023 from over 57 the previous year. Consequently, Knight Frank India estimates a loss of value amounting to Rs 6,700 crore in 2023.
Brigade Group signs a joint development agreement with United Oxygen Company
Brigade Enterprises Limited has signed a JDA with United Oxygen Company to develop 3 million sqft of office space in Bengaluru. The project on ITPL Road, Whitefield, aims to generate Rs 340 crores. Brigade plans to launch 5 million sqft of projects in the next year. Q3 FY24 saw a 24% revenue increase for Brigade.
Tata's military-grade satellite successfully placed into orbit
Built by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) at its Vemagal facility in Karnataka, the TSAT-1A was onboard the Bandwagon-1 mission launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket in Florida.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad drive premium office space leasing activity in January-March
The office market in India is typically driven by cities like Bangalore and Delhi-NCR, forming 59% of the office demand in the last four years, said Colliers. Some large deals closed in the first quarter of 2024 included Tablespace, Samsung, ANSR, and TATA Agratas, leasing large floor spaces upward of 1.5 lakh sq ft across Hyderabad d and Bangalore.
DRA Homes wins a bid for 1.06 acres in Chennai from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)
DRA Homes signed a 99-year lease for a 1.06-acre plot in Egmore, Chennai, planning a Rs. 150 crores Grade-A office complex. Chennai's 2023 office market surged, with prominent companies acquiring IT office spaces.
Co-working firm 315Work Avenue aims to double portfolio amid high demand
It also plan to expand its presence in the New Delhi & NCR and Hyderabad markets. The company aims to have a presence across 10-12 cities in its portfolio over the next two years. It also plans to scale up its operations in Bangalore to over 50 centers from the current presence of 30 centers.
Foreign firms looking to set up GCCs in India; may need 45-50mn sq ft office space by 2025: Colliers
The demand is mainly led by improved business sentiments and a positive economic outlook, signalling confidence among foreign-origin companies seeking to establish their capability centres in the country.
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