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Smartworks IPO Subscribed 13.45 Times

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) of ₹583 crore was oversubscribed by 13.45 times by the close of bidding on Monday. During the three-day IPO, bids reached 13,99,08,852 shares, significantly exceeding the 1,04,01,828 shares available, according to NSE data. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) segment received 24.41 times the subscription, while Non-Institutional Investors subscribed 22.78 times. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) saw a subscription of 3.53 times. Additionally, Smartworks Coworking Spaces has secured ₹173.64 crore from anchor investors. The IPO was launched last Thursday, aiming to raise nearly ₹600 crore to facilitate business expansion and debt reduction.…

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Smartworks Coworking IPO Fully Subscribed by Day 2

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 1.15 times by the end of the second day of bidding on Friday. According to NSE data, the IPO received bids for 1,19,96,496 shares, surpassing the 1,04,01,828 shares available. The non-institutional investor category saw a subscription rate of 1.79 times, while retail individual investors (RIIs) subscribed 1.18 times. Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) had a 63% subscription rate. Smartworks Coworking Spaces has secured Rs 173.64 crore through anchor investors. Launching on Thursday, the IPO aims to raise nearly Rs 600 crore to facilitate business expansion and debt reduction. The…

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DDA Approves Reforms to Boost Delhi’s Commercial Real Estate

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enacted significant reforms aimed at revitalizing Delhi’s commercial real estate sector, making the city more appealing for investment and large-scale development. This announcement was made on Friday. During a DDA meeting led by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, the agency announced a drastic reduction in amalgamation charges for commercial properties, slashing them from the existing 10% of the circle rate to just 1%. “High amalgamation costs have long been a major hurdle for developers in Delhi. This decision is anticipated to spark a fresh wave of commercial…

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Smartworks secures ₹173.64 crore from anchor investors pre-IPO

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces has secured ₹173.64 crore from anchor investors prior to its initial public offering (IPO). In a regulatory update released on Wednesday, Smartworks confirmed the allocation of 42,66,378 equity shares to anchor investors at ₹407 per share. Among the allocated shares, 32.04% were designated for three domestic mutual funds, which utilized a total of four schemes. These mutual funds are Tata Mutual Fund, Baroda BNP Paribas, and Trust Mutual Fund. Other investors include Axis New Opportunities AIF – Series II, SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd, and Societe Generale, among…

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Nagpur: 158 of 212 MahaMetro Commercial Spaces Remain Vacant

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: MahaMetro is focusing on maximizing its commercial properties to enhance non-fare revenue; however, a significant portion of its assets remains underutilized. Of the 212 commercial spaces across the active metro network, only 54 have been leased, leaving 158 units empty. This situation presents both challenges and opportunities for the transit authority, according to data from MahaMetro. These commercial spaces are distributed across stations and land parcels, including approximately 140 small units, 40 larger properties, and various kiosks and shops. Despite the low occupancy rate, MahaMetro generated Rs137.81 crore in non-fare revenue for the fiscal…

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Gujarat Sees 245 New Commercial Projects in 2024-25

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat’s commercial real estate sector is experiencing a robust revival after years of fluctuation. In 2024-25, the state celebrated the launch of 245 new commercial projects — the highest number since 2019-20’s 269 projects. Additionally, 31,520 commercial units were registered, marking a peak in post-Covid registrations, according to the latest GujRERA report. The sector saw a dramatic drop of 58% in registrations during 2020-21, the peak Covid year, primarily due to the work-from-home culture and lockdowns affecting demand. Tejas Joshi, vice-president of Credai Gujarat, stated, “Office demand plummeted sharply, with businesses in sectors like entertainment, food services, gyms, and…

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Smartworks Coworking IPO Launches July 10

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces is gearing up to launch its public share sale on July 10. The initial public offering (IPO) will run until July 14, with anchor investor bidding set for a single day on July 9, as detailed in the red herring prospectus (RHP). The IPO size has been revised downwards; the fresh issue is now Rs 445 crore, decreased from the previously planned Rs 550 crore, and the offer for sale (OFS) has been adjusted to 33.79 lakh shares from 67.59 lakh shares. Approximately Rs 226 crore of the total proceeds will be allocated for capital…

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Top 7 Cities’ Office Leasing Up 40% in H1 2025: Anarock

NEW DELHI: The commercial real estate sector in India showed a strong recovery in the first half of 2025, with net office leasing in the seven largest cities rising by 40% year-on-year to around 26.8 million sq ft, according to Anarock Research. This compares to 19.08 million sq ft in the same period last year. Bengaluru was the standout performer, achieving 6.55 million sq ft of net absorption, a 64% increase from 4 million sq ft in H1 2024. Pune reported the highest year-on-year growth rate in leasing, soaring by 188% to 3.8 million sq ft, up from 1.32 million…

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GCCs Hold 42% of India’s Office Leasing in FY25: Report

AI-generated image (representative) NEW DELHI: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have solidified their role in India’s office leasing landscape for FY25, contributing to 42% of total office space absorption nationwide, a slight increase from 41% the previous year, as reported by Vestian, a real estate consultancy firm. During the fiscal year, GCCs leased 31.8 million sq ft of office space, marking a substantial 24% growth year-on-year. Despite a 4% drop in the number of GCC transactions to 305 deals, the average leased area per transaction has increased, indicating a shift towards larger office spaces and long-term expansion plans. The report notes…

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India’s Office Space Demand Reaches 48.9M Sq Ft in H1 2025

NEW DELHI: The demand for commercial office space in India hit an all-time high in the first half of 2025, with gross leasing volumes reaching 48.9 million sq ft, reflecting a substantial 41% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by Knight Frank. This remarkable growth was fueled by robust leasing activities in Bengaluru, NCR, and Pune, driven predominantly by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which accounted for 39% of the total leasing activity. Other significant players included third-party IT services (22%), flexible space operators (21%), and businesses focused on the Indian market (18%). GCCs and IT…