Propstack Insights: CRE Vacancy Status – India Q1-17

In Q1 2017, all major southern cities of India – Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, along with Pune had low vacancies. So, all these CRE markets were mostly Landlord Favourable. Noida and Gurgaon were more Occupier Favourable due to high vacancies and more options available to occupiers. Mumbai maintained neutral stance during the quarter with median vacancy… Read More »

Commercial realty set to see explosive growth

With the demand for office space increasing, the average commercial real estate supply in top Indian cities is expected to be at 40-45 million sq ft per year until 2020, says a new report. The report, ‘Commercial Office Real Estate: Positive Disruptions- Beacons of Change’, was released here on Thursday by Cushman & Wakefield. It… Read More »

Japan’s Mori eyes India’s realty space

Mori Building Company, one of Japan’s largest real estate developers, is planning to enter India this year, two people close to the development told ET. The $2.25-billion Tokyo-based property investment firm is planning to develop and manage commercial properties in India and could even tie up with a domestic player. “Mori had conducted a market… Read More »

Propstack Insights: Mumbai leasing surpasses 2.5 msf in Q1-17

The year started on a high-note for CRE industry in Mumbai. More than 2.5 msf of space was leased in Q1 2017. Western and Eastern Suburban locations together contributed to nearly 50% of the leasing in first quarter. *Grade A data only and Includes renewals To get more CRE market insights login to www.propstack.com

Xander strikes $350m deal to buy Shriram SEZ

Emerging markets investor Xander Group has acquired the technology special economic zone (SEZ) of the diversified Shriram Group in Chennai for Rs 2,290 crore, or $350 million. Shriram Properties and real estate investor SUN Apollo had put Shriram Gateway, a 4.6-million-sqft integrated development on sale, which had attracted interests from GIC of Singapore and Asian… Read More »

Indian real estate to attract $7 billion investment in 2017

The real estate sector in India is expected to attract an investment of around $7 billion in 2017, while the figure is expected to touch $10 billion by 2020, according to CBRE South Asia. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman, India and South East Asia, CBRE said, “With 2016 being the year of landmark decisions for the Indian… Read More »

Coworking firm The Office Pass raises seed funding of $245,000 from former Yahoo India MD, others

Gurgaon-based TOP Technologies, the parent firm of coworking platform The Office Pass, has raised $245,000 (Rs 1.5 crore) in a seed funding round led by Arun Tadanki, former managing director of Yahoo India & Southeast Asia. The funds will be deployed in enhancing the platform and hiring technology and product talent. “We aspire to connect… Read More »