Mindspace REIT raises rs 650 crore from International Finance Corporation

Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace Reit) has raised rs 650 crore from International Finance Corporation (IFC) the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, through Sustainbility Linked Bond Issurance. The coupon of the bond is linked to the company's commitment to achieve certain ESG targets towards building a greener eco-system. These bonds are issued for a tenure of seven years. This issuance has been rated [ICRA] AAA(Stable) by ICRA. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co served as the legal counsel of the Issuer for this transaction. This partnership aligns with India's net-zero ambitions and demonstrates the viability of climate finance in the real estate sector. Our support aims to attract more diverse and long-term funding at a time when private capital is critical to build a greener, more resilient future. The coupon of these bonds is fixed in nature, and shall be stepped down, in a staggered manner, basis achievement of the set targets. The company has put into place its maiden sustainability-linked financing framework under which Mindspace REIT and/or its SPVs can undertake issuances of sustainability linked instruments.
 

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Ambuja Cement bags 24 limestones mines in FY24

AdaniGroup firm Ambuja Cements  https://www.ambujacement.com/ which is aggressively pushing for expansion, has won 24 nids for new linmestone mines estimated to have a total resources of 587 millions tonnes of limestone, according to the company's annual report. This is in addition to 1 billion tonnes of reserve of Sanghi Industries, a Saurashtra based company which billionare Gautam Adani owned  firm acquried last November at an enterprise value of rs 5,185 crore. The Adani group has an ambition to have a capacity of 140 MTPA by 2028. It has sufficient cash to reach there through a combination of brownfield expansion and acquisitions. Adani Group announced the acquisition of Hyderabad  based Penna  Cement https://www.pennacement.com/ at an enterprise value of rs 10,422 crore which will add 14 MTPA to growth-hungry  ACL taking its total capacity to 89 MTPA. Over the Indian cement industry,ACL said it is the second largest producer globally, and in FY 2022-2023, the Indian cement market reached a substantial size of 397 MTPA, helped by robust growth in the housing sector and ongoing investments in infrastructure development. For the finanical year ended on March 31,2024,ACL's consolidated revenue from opertaions,which includes ACC also, was at 33,159 crore. 

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General Atlantic, Asia Opportunities V to sell 4 percent stake

worth rs 830 crore in PNB Housing Finance

US based General Atlantic and Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) are likely sell shares worth Rs 830 crore in the housing finances firm PNB Housing Finances https://www.pnbhousing.com/ through open market transactions on Thursday, according to the term sheet issued by the bankers. These two funds propose to sell 1.08 crore shares, or 4.16% of the total equity, according to the term sheet. General Atlantic is expected to sell shares worth Rs 420 crore, while Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) will sell shares worth Rs 410 crore. BNP Paribas and UBS Securities are the bankers for the deal. Last month, US based General Atlantic and Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) divested a 4.46 per cent stake for Rs 843 crore through open market transactions. 

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Noida Authority issues notice to 13 builders for dues worth over rs 8510 69 crore 

The Noida Authority has served notices on real estate developers, including ATS, Supertech, Logix, seeking their proposal within 15 days for resettlements of their dues worth hundreds of crores, officials said no Friday. He notices, issued on Thursday, are in line with an order of the Uttar Pradesh government concerning legacy stalled real estate projects that offered waivers on interest and penalties to developers as part of a campaign to address homebuyers' distress. According to the Noida Authority, ATS, Supertech and Logix group companies together owed the highest share of Rs 7,786.06 crore (or 91.48 per cent ). Others on the list were Three C with Rs 572.51 crore in dues, followed by Celerity Infrastructure Rs 178.65 crore, Elicit Realtech (Rs 73.28 crore) and Explicit Estates (Rs 51.17 crore), Abet Buildcon (Rs 27.67 crore), as per the official notices. Authority said the UP government had issued an order on December 21, 2023, concerning legacy stalled real estate projects (following recommendations of waivers in interest and penalties by the Amitabh Kant Committee on stressed housing projects). At the Centre-level, too, a panel headed by Amitabh Kant had made recommendations to end the distress involving homebuyers, builders and the local authorities. Pending registries and delayed possession of flats have been a pressing issue in Noida and Greater Noida for a long time, with the UP government also pushing for resolution of homebuyers' woes.

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Tamil Nadu registration department install fingerprint scanners to combat fraud 

Now forging Aadhaar details like fringeprints during the registration of property will become impossible in Tamil Nadu, as the registration departments has implemented a new security measure to combat fraud during the document registration process. All 582 sub-registrar offices in the state now have fingerprint scanner facilities, and the buyers sellers biometrics will be matched again the one crore plus sample date bank they have. This will serve as an additional safety measure to prevent fraud while registering documents. Sinces 2018, the registraion department has collected fringerprints from buyers and sellers, amassing a database of one crore fringerprints. For individuals whose fringerprints are not in thje database, the existing Aadhaar verification process will be used. We are already doing Aadhaar verification for registration , but some people are forging the Aadhaar documents. Commercial taxes and registration minister P Moorthy inaugurated the facility in Chennai on Thursday. Property consultants point out that this a good move. "This will prevent registration of unclaimed property using forged documents. This will protect buyers, but this should be monitored properly," said S Ramprabhu, CMDA and DTCP committee chairman, Builders Association of India (BAI).
 

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Housing rents growns by 2 to 4 percent in top seven cities in Q2 2024

Average monthly rent for residential properties has risen 2-4 per cent so far this quarter compared with the January-March period across seven major cities, according to Anarock. Real estate consultant Anarock said that the growth in housing rent across the top seven cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru -- has moderated because of improvement in housing supply. The data is based on average rent for a 2-BHK flat of 1,000 square feet. The average rent for a standard 1,000 square feet 2-BHK apartment in Bengaluru's Whitefield rose by 4 per cent to Rs 35,000 per month in Q2 2024 to date from Rs 32,500 per month in January-March this year. Anarock data shows that the top 7 cities are set to deliver 5.31 lakh new units in 2024 as against 4.35 lakh units in the last year. This denotes a 22 per cent annual supply increase this year if delivery schedules remain on tracks. As per the data, the average rents in Noida's Sector 150 rose by a mere 4 per cent to Rs 25,000 per month in the April-June quarter from Rs 24,000 per month in January-March 2024. The quarterly hike stood at 9 per cent in January-March 2024 as against the October-December period of 2023. Average housing rent in MMR's key markets Chembur and Mulund rose by just 2 per cent against the preceding quarter (Q1 2024). In January-March 2024, it rose by over 4 per cent against Q4 2023. Hyderabad's HITECH City and Gachibowli saw average rents rising by 3 per cent each in April-June 2024 to date over the preceding quarter. In January-March 2024, the quarterly average rent hike in both these markets was 5 per cent.

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 ESR Group buys 27-acre land in Chennai for Rs 276 crore 

ESR Group has acquired an additional 27 acres of land to expand its existing industrial and logistics park at Oragadam in Chennai The enlarged area of ESR Oragadam Industrial and Logistics Park now spans 107 acres with a development potential of 2.5 million square feet. ESR Oragadam Industrial & Logistics Park is strategically located in the heart of the Oragadam-Sriperumbudur cluster, which has witnessed robust growth in demand for Grade A assets. This latest expansion builds upon the success of ESR Oragadam's first two phases, which have welcomed many high-quality customers, such as electromechanical solutions provider CUBIC, automotive research and development firm A2Mac1, and speciality labelling company CCL. By upgrading the supply chain with modern infrastructure, he said the ESR Group is empowering a new era of advanced manufacturing and logistics for customers and communities.  ESR Group is Asia-Pacific's leading new economy real asset manager and one of the largest listed real estate investment managers globally. Its fully integrated fund management and development platform extends across Australia/New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe and the US. ESR Group focuses on new economy real assets and offers customers modern solutions for logistics, data centres, life sciences, infrastructure, and renewables. ESR Group is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

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Investors prefer single owned and managed commerical properties 

Investors in India's commercial real estate market are increasingly preferring single-owned and managed properties over strata-owned ones as they offer higher returns, operational efficiency, and greater attractiveness, according to experts. The rental yields for commercial assets across key property markets have been a major indicator that clearly shows that single-owned commercial properties are outperforming their strata counterparts that have multiple owners and operators. This streamlined approach, according to experts, ensures that properties are well-maintained and can quickly adapt to market demands or tenant needs. In contrast, strata properties often face management challenges due to multiple owners, leading to delays in maintenance and decision-making processes. Occupiers are increasingly leaning towards single-owned properties due to the consistent and reliable building management they offer. Single ownership ensures that the property is managed with a unified vision, which translates to better maintenance and faster resolution of issues. A single-owner can implement upgrades and market the property with a clear and consistent strategy, directly impacting the property’s market value positively. Investors are also recognising the benefits of single- owned properties, including higher returns and better value retention. The operational efficiency and higher tenant satisfaction associated with single ownership make these properties a more attractive investment. Occupiers, on the other hand, prefer the reliability and consistency of single-owned properties, which translates to a better overall experience.
 

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Chennai Metro tunnelling compeleted between Ayanavaram and Otteri 

A tunnel boring machine named Anaimalai compeleted tunnelling between Ayanavaram metro and Otteri metro on Thursday and achived a breakthrough as part of the 116.1km phase-2 project. A release said Anaimalai, which started tunnelling on October 23, 2023, built a 925metre-long tunnel and reached the shaft at Otteri metro. CMRL managing director M A Siddique and other officials were present during the breakthrough event. The stretch from Ayanavaram to Otteri is part of the 9km underground section on the 45.4km corridor-3 from Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri Sipcot. A total of seven tunnel boring machines have been mobilised for tunnelling work in the stretch.  Phase-2 has three corridors covering 116.1km. A total of 23 tunnel boring machines will be used for tunnelling work in the project.

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New Commitee appointed to study amendments  Maharastra apartment onwership act

A new 10-member committee was appointed by the state government last week to study amendments to the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970. In October last year, a 15-member panel had submitted recommendations on the amendments. The move has raised eyebrows of activists in the housing sector. The state has 1 lakh buildings under the Apartment Act, including 15,000 in Pune district. Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies along with members of the property registration department, Pune collector and officials of the law department. Ownership Act, Rules and Bye Laws to State Cooperative Department so the constitution of a new committee without any experts such as Pune Federation, a parent body of apartments in Pune or The Maharashtra State Housing Federation is a matter of concern. Commissioner for Cooperation Deepak Taware said that he would submit the report in consultation with the members. The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970, governs the ownership, management, and transfer of apartments in the state. Maharashtra State Housing Federation chairperson Suhas Patwardhan MK Rao, a member of an apartment association, said that while the suggestions act was to make way for more redevelopment proposals, eviction of those obstructing redevelopment won’t be easy. 

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Brigade Group to invest Rs 8000 crore in Chennai by 2030

Brigade Group plans to invest over Rs 8,000 crore by 2030 to expand its portfolio in Chennai with a pipeline of over 15 million sq ft, of which the residential segment comprises of over 12 million sq ft. The gross development value (GDV) of the residential projects is estimated to be over Rs 13,000 crore. In FY25, the company plans to launch over three million sq ft of residential projects and about 1 million n sqft of commercial development in Chennai. The company recently launched Brigade Icon Residences which will have G +38 floors, featuring three, four and five bed apartments from 2,500 sq ft onwards and GDV will be over Rs 1,800 crore.  Pavitra Shankar, managing director, Brigade Enterprises said, "Our aim is to double our growth in the city by expanding all four verticals of residential, commercial, retail and hospitality. We have already signed MoUs with the State Government for four projects as part of their Global Investors Meet, approvals for which are in process." In Chennai, it has completed over five million sq ft. In FY25, Brigade Group plans to launch over three million sq ft of residential projects and about 1 million n sqft of commercial development in Chennai.

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Uttar Pradesh government cancellation of land to M3M group in Noida

The Uttar Pradesh government has put on hold the cancellation of commercial plot allotment in Noida to M3M group companies Lavish Buildmart and Skyline Propcon and decided to review the decision. The move came after the government received appeals from the two companies as well as the reports submitted by the Noida Authority. The UP government had on May 10 cancelled the allotment of plots located in Noida's Sector 72 and Sector 94 on grounds that the allotment through e-tender process was done in violation of rules. The M3M group said it welcomed the government's decision The Gurugram-based developer told PTI that these two projects in Noida were launched 18 months ago and so far Rs 751 crore have been spent on land cost and about Rs 750 crore on project construction. We are committed to our investment in Uttar Pradesh and will ensure jobs and opportunities, along with creating a masterpiece for the state an M3M spokesperson said. The total cost of both the projects is estimated to be around Rs 5,500 crore with 45 per cent of the units already sold to 1,400 buyers who have made the investments, the group added.
 

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