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Unity Small Finance Bank Eyes Housing Finance Next Fiscal Year

Unity Small Finance Bank, which missed the opportunity to acquire Aviom India Housing Finance, is focusing on exploring future prospects instead of rushing into any acquisitions, according to Jaspal Bindra, executive chairman of Centrum Group, in an interview with Atmadip Ray. Bindra also serves as a non-executive non-independent director at Unity Bank, which is predominantly owned by Centrum Group (51%). The bank plans to venture into the housing finance sector in the latter half of the year. Edited excerpts from the discussion follow: 1. Following Centrum’s housing portfolio sale, it was anticipated that Unity would enter the housing finance market.…

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Mindspace REIT Plans 7-8 Million Sq Ft Expansion in 4 Years

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has shown remarkable operational performance with an occupancy rate nearing 94% as of the last quarter report. The REIT’s existing portfolio encompasses 30 million sq ft of completed space, alongside an additional 7-8 million sq ft currently under construction, expected to be finalized in the next two to four years, raising the total planned portfolio to around 38 million sq ft. The company maintains a steady loan-to-value (LTV) ratio between 25% and 26%, feeling secure up to 35% before considering capital expansion. Additionally, it has consistently secured a solid 20% re-leasing spread…