Gitanjali Group Aims to Generate ₹5.25 Billion from Realty Projects

Indian diamond jewelry player Gitanjali Group, which has recently ventured into the real estate sector, expects significant revenue from its luxury residential and commercial projects in suburban Mumbai. The company, through its subsidiary Gitanjali Infratech, is developing a total of 8 lakh sq ft of land, which includes a luxury residential project in Borivali and a commercial project in Andheri East. The company's Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi expressed confidence in the potential of these projects, stating that they are expecting around ₹1.25 billion from the Andheri project and around ₹4.00 billion from the residential one.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gitanjali Group expects to generate ₹5.25 billion from its two realty projects in suburban Mumbai over the next two-and-a-half years.
  • The company is developing a total of 8 lakh sq ft of land, including a luxury residential project in Borivali and a commercial project in Andheri East.
  • Gitanjali Group plans to develop around 4 lakh sq ft space each in Andheri East and Borivali.
  • The company has so far invested Rs 1.00 billion in the realty business.
  • Mehul Choksi, Chairman and Managing Director of Gitanjali Group, stated that revenues from the projects will start flowing in after 24-30 months.
  • Currently, around 1 lakh sq ft of the 4 lakh sq ft area in Andheri is being developed, with the company in the process of unlocking the value of the remaining space.

Statistics:

  • ₹5.25 billion: expected revenue from the two realty projects over the next two-and-a-half years
  • ₹1.25 billion: expected revenue from the commercial project in Andheri
  • ₹4.00 billion: expected revenue from the residential project in Borivali
  • 8 lakh sq ft: total land area being developed by Gitanjali Infratech
  • 4 lakh sq ft: land area being developed in each of Andheri East and Borivali
  • ₹1.00 billion: investment made by Gitanjali Group in the realty business so far
  • 24-30 months: estimated time period before revenues start flowing in from the projects

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