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Sumitomo Realty Bets on Mumbai’s Serviced Apartments

MUMBAI: Sumitomo Realty and Development, Japan’s third-largest developer, is set to expand its operations in India with a unique approach: focusing on Mumbai and managing apartments instead of selling them, executives told Reuters. Japanese developers are increasing their footprint in India’s $300 billion real estate market, drawn by rising rents and significantly lower construction costs than in Tokyo, New York, or London. Companies like Mitsui Fudosan and U.S.-based Blackstone have been expanding across India through partnerships with local developers or acquiring completed buildings, in light of slow land acquisition processes. In contrast, Sumitomo is focusing on Mumbai and opting for…

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Japanese property firms expand aggressively into India’s market

Representative Image MUMBAI: Japanese real estate developers continue to explore the complex Indian market, with many expected to enter, lured by rising rental rates in a rapidly expanding economy and low construction costs. A prime example is Mitsui Fudosan, Japan’s largest property developer, which ventured into India in 2020 through a partnership with local developer RMZ Real Estate to construct an office complex in Bengaluru. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the company may invest an additional 30-35 billion yen (approximately $190-$225 million) in projects with RMZ or other local developers. Last month, Mitsui Fudosan’s management team visited…

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JP Morgan Signs ₹1,000 Crore Office Lease in Mumbai BKC

In a landmark pre-lease agreement, U.S. financial giant JP Morgan has secured over 116,210 sq ft of office space in Sumitomo’s commercial tower within Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). The deal involves a long-term lease of 10 years. The lease includes an initial 10-year term, with options to renew for up to three additional five-year extensions, potentially extending the total to 25 years. The estimated rental outflow for the first 10 years is close to Rs 1,000 crore, with total payments over the 25-year term anticipated to exceed Rs 2,500 crore, making it one of the most significant long-term commercial leases…