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Knowledge Realty Trust to invest ₹700 crore in Bengaluru office space

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT), a realty firm, plans to invest Rs 700 crore over the next three years to develop 1.4 million sq ft of office space in Bengaluru as part of its expansion strategy, according to a company executive. KRT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) backed by the Sattva Group and investment firm Blackstone. In an interview with PTI, KRT’s CEO, Shirish Godbole, stated that the company is actively pursuing the acquisition of prime office assets to drive organic growth. Godbole noted that KRT is performing well and expects to maintain its growth momentum in…

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Bagmane Prime Office REIT Debuts at 3.5% Premium

NEW DELHI: Bagmane Prime Office REIT, backed by Blackstone, made a strong debut on the stock market on Thursday, listing with a premium of 3.5% over its issue price. On the NSE, the unit debuted at ₹103.50, marking a 3.5% increase from the issue price of ₹100, before settling at ₹103.10. On the BSE, the unit opened at ₹103.40, up by 3.4% from the issue price. The company’s market capitalization reached ₹35,071 crore on the NSE. Bagmane Prime Office REIT’s ₹3,405-crore initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 23.71 times by the end of bidding on May 7, reflecting robust investor…

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Knowledge Realty Trust Secures ₹500 Crore via Commercial Papers

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust has successfully raised ₹500 crore through the issuance of commercial papers, as reported in a BSE filing. The borrowing committee of Knowledge Realty Office Management Services, which manages Knowledge Realty Trust, has approved the placement of 10,000 listed, rated, redeemable, and rupee-denominated commercial papers. The papers have a face value of ₹5 lakh each and were issued for a total principal amount of ₹500 crore. The issued commercial papers are set for a duration of 91 days starting from May 12, 2026, and have been offered in dematerialized form on a private placement basis, issued…

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Bagmane Prime REIT IPO Oversubscribed 23.71 Times

NEW DELHI: The initial public offering (IPO) of Bagmane Prime Office REIT, backed by Blackstone, was subscribed 23.71 times by the end of the bidding period on Thursday, demonstrating strong investor interest. The IPO, valued at Rs 3,405 crore, received bids for 3,50,77,38,150 units against 14,79,21,000 units available, according to NSE data. The institutional investor category saw a subscription rate of 25.25 times, while retail investors submitted bids 21.87 times the available quota. More than 200,000 applications were recorded for the offer, surpassing previous REITs such as Knowledge Realty Trust, Nexus Select Trust, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Brookfield India REIT,…

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Bagmane Prime Office REIT IPO 71% Subscribed on Day 1

NEW DELHI: The IPO of Bagmane Prime Office REIT, backed by Blackstone, saw a 71% subscription on its first day of bidding on Tuesday. According to NSE data, bids were received for 10,55,39,250 units against 14,79,21,000 units on offer. The subscription rate for the category of other investors was 74%, while institutional investors subscribed at 69%. Furthermore, Bagmane Prime Office REIT has raised approximately ₹1,150 crore from anchor investors. The ₹3,405-crore public issue will close on May 7. The price band for the Bengaluru-based real estate investment trust (REIT) is set between ₹95-100 per unit. The IPO includes a fresh…

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Bagmane Prime Office REIT secures ₹1,150 crore from anchors

NEW DELHI: Bagmane Prime Office REIT, backed by Blackstone, has raised approximately ₹1,150 crore from anchor investors as its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opens for subscription today, with a total issue size of ₹3,405 crore concluding on May 7. The anchor book attracted a diverse array of institutional investors, including NPS Trust (through SBI Pension Fund schemes for central and state governments), WhiteOak Capital funds, SBI Life Insurance, Quant Mutual Fund, UTI MF, Kotak MF, Nippon India MF, Edelweiss MF, and JM Financial MF, based on a circular posted on BSE’s website. Additionally, global and domestic investors such as Societe…

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Bagmane Prime Office REIT to Launch ₹3,405 Crore IPO May 5

NEW DELHI: Backed by Blackstone, Bagmane Prime Office REIT is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 3,405 crore, which is scheduled to open on May 5 and conclude on May 7. The anchor investor bidding will occur on May 4, as indicated in the offer document. The IPO includes a fresh issue of units worth up to Rs 2,390 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of units totaling up to Rs 1,015 crore from the selling unitholder. Funds raised from the IPO will be used to acquire Luxor at Bagmane Capital Tech Park (comprising one million sq…

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PropShare Celestia Units Drop Over 1% on Trading Debut

NEW DELHI: PropShare Celestia’s units concluded their first trading day over 1% lower on Friday. The units commenced trading at ₹9,99,900.01, reflecting a 4.77% drop from the issue price of ₹10,50,000 per unit listed on the BSE. They eventually settled at ₹10,35,000, down by 1.42%. The market valuation of the company is now at ₹241.16 crore. On the final day of the subscription last Thursday, PropShare Celestia’s initial public offering (IPO) received a subscription rate of 1.33 times. This marks the third Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) launched by Property Share Investment Trust. The ₹244-crore issue…

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PropShare Celestia’s ₹244 Crore IPO Sees 1.33x Subscription

NEW DELHI: PropShare Celestia’s initial public offering (IPO) was 1.33 times over-subscribed on its closing day, Thursday. This marks the third Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) launched by Property Share Investment Trust. The IPO, valued at Rs 244 crore, saw bids for 3,090 units compared to 2,323 units available, according to BSE data. In the other investors category, subscription was 4.81 times, while institutional investors subscribed only 17%. The price band for the issue is set at Rs 10-10.50 lakh per unit. This public offering consists solely of new units with no offer for sale. The…

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Shashank Jain Appointed CEO as Alok Aggarwal Retires from Brookfield India REIT

NEW DELHI: The Board of Directors at Brookprop Management Services, which manages Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT), has appointed Shashank Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Alok Aggarwal. Alok Aggarwal, who has been at the helm since the inception of the REIT, will be stepping down as of the close of business on June 30, 2026, as per a regulatory filing. Jain comes from PwC India, where he served as co-head of the deals practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate, private equity, and mergers…