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CapitaLand India Trust Sells CyberVale, CyberPearl for ₹11,031M

NEW DELHI: CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) has made an agreement to sell CyberVale in Chennai and CyberPearl in Hyderabad to an unrelated third party for ₹11,031 million (around S$161.7 million). The assets will be sold at about a 3% premium over their independent valuations as of December 31, 2024. The expected net proceeds from the sale stand at ₹10,828 million (approximately S$158.8 million). CyberVale features roughly 0.8 million sq ft of an IT special economic zone (SEZ) and about 0.2 million sq ft designated as a free trade warehousing zone in Mahindra World City. CyberPearl is an IT park that…

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Prime Offices Fund buys 2.4M sq ft in Chennai for ₹2,550 crore

NEW DELHI: The Prime Offices Fund (PRIME), a commercial real estate-focused fund managed by Nuvama and Cushman & Wakefield Management (NCW), has successfully acquired a 2.4 million sq ft office campus located in Porur, Chennai. This asset was purchased through a full buyout from Keppel’s real estate division for approximately ₹2,550 crore. The campus is leased to Global Capability Centres (GCC) and domestic technology firms. Gaurav Puri, the Chief Investment Officer at NCW, stated, “As we continue to expand, our focus remains on high-quality ‘offices-of-the-future’ that align with our investors’ expectations.” NCW is a collaborative venture between Nuvama Asset Management…

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IBM Leases 61,000 Sq Ft at Incuspaze’s Green Boulevard, Noida

IBM, a major player in US technology, has leased 61,000 sq. ft. of managed workspace with Incuspaze at Green Boulevard in Noida, as reported by sources close to the matter. Previously, IBM had occupied 260,000 sq. ft. at TRIL Tower in Gurgaon, developed by Tata Realty. The demand for Grade A office space has been largely driven by tech companies returning to office settings. However, various other factors are anticipated to sustain this trend. Industry experts highlight that new Global Capability Centers (GCCs), the growth of flexible workspace providers, the increase in unicorn startups, and the ongoing expansion of big…

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Keppel to sell Chennai’s One Paramount office park for ₹2,750 crore

Representative image Singapore-based Keppel plans to sell its One Paramount office park in Porur, Chennai, to Prime Offices Fund, managed by Nuvama Asset Management and Cushman & Wakefield (NCW), for approximately ₹2,750 crore, according to sources familiar with the issue. This development highlights the growing investor interest in India’s expanding office market. One Paramount spans 2.4 million square feet and is a Grade-A tech park hosting global tenants like Genpact, Maersk, UPS, VMware, and Hitachi Energy. The property is part of a 12.6-acre development. “The transaction not only showcases the asset’s institutional quality and high occupancy rates but also empowers…

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Apple Extends Office Lease in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex

Apple India has extended its lease for several office floors at Maker Maxity in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, while also acquiring additional space in the tower. This expansion underscores Apple’s increasing footprint in India’s financial hub as its operations in the country continue to grow. The company has renewed its leases for office units on the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th floors of Maker Maxity 4 & 5 North Avenue, and has signed a new lease for the 10th floor and the terrace area. Altogether, the leased space now encompasses 37,549 square feet across five floors, with Apple set to…

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BNP Paribas India Leases 1.45 Lakh Sq Ft in Thane

Representative Image BNP Paribas India Solutions, the technology and operations division of the global banking group, has secured a long-term lease for a commercial office spanning 145,000 sq ft in Thane. This represents one of the largest office deals in the outskirts of India’s commercial hub. The leased office occupies the 11th and 12th floors of the Centaurus commercial tower, developed by Roma Builders, a subsidiary of the House of Hiranandani. The monthly rent for this space will be Rs 94.95 lakh, with a 4.75% annual rental escalation and a security deposit of Rs 8.50 crore. The lease starts on…

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board Offers Affordable Commercial Hubs

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) is positioning its new commercial complexes throughout Chennai as affordable hubs, providing space at rates of ₹88–118/sqft, which is nearly 20% cheaper than private rentals. The first occupants include agencies such as the Employee’s Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and GST. TNHB has already sold its complexes in Chintamani and Anna Nagar to government bodies, including the TN Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Additionally, seven new complexes have emerged in prime areas such as Ashoka Colony in KK Nagar, Mogappair, CIT Nagar, Arumbakkam, Ashok Nagar, Peters Colony, and Besant Nagar. With metro connectivity and central…

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Smartworks Leases 557,000 Sq Ft at Intellion Park, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces, a managed office platform, has secured over 5.57 lakh sq ft at Intellion Park, Navi Mumbai, developed by Tata Realty and Infrastructure. This acquisition brings the company’s total leased area in Mumbai to over one million sq ft. Neetish Sarda, the managing director and founder, stated, “Intellion Park, our largest managed office campus in the city, is tailored for enterprises seeking scale, speed, and seamless experience all under one roof.” Smartworks currently operates four campuses, each exceeding five lakh sq ft. The company has established a total footprint of 12 million sq ft across 14…

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Kerala Unveils Phase IV Masterplan to Boost IT Hub Status

Technopark Technopark has revealed its master plan for Phase IV expansion, a 389-acre township initiative poised to place Thiruvananthapuram on the global IT map and enhance Kerala’s competitiveness against established hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. Phase IV, dubbed Technocity, aims to develop an integrated IT city, featuring tech campuses, research institutions, residential and commercial zones, along with social infrastructures. Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, it is expected to attract Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emerging tech start-ups, and significant R&D investments, generating considerable employment opportunities in the years ahead. “Phase IV is set to become a landmark destination in Thiruvananthapuram,…

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Cochin body seeks team for Infopark Phase III land pooling

Representative image created by AI KOCHI: The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has requested district collector G Priyanka to form a special team of revenue officials for the land pooling process related to Phase III of Infopark. This request follows the in-principle approval from the Department of Electronics and Information Technology for the project’s implementation across more than 300 acres through land pooling. GCDA emphasizes the necessity to initiate the land pooling process in the upcoming weeks. “We require a team led by a senior official, including a deputy tahsildar, surveyors, and legal experts,” stated a GCDA representative. The district…