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MR Jaishankar,Brigade Group

Lalit Kumar Jain,Kumar Builders Group

Niranjan Hiranandani,Hiranandani Group

Ashish Raheja,K Raheja Universal

Abhisheck M Lodha,Lodha Group

ORGANISATIONSAccess Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

APIIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Apollo Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Ashok Leyland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

ASIAPAC, Grohe India . . . . . . . . .87

Aurigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

BE Billimoria & Co . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Berger Paints India . . . . . . . . . . . .28

BND Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BOC India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

BPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Brigade Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .85,88

Cera-Chem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Coal India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Coating Specialities India . . . . . .87

Confederation of Indian

Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,36

Confidence Petroleum India . . . .30

Consolidated Construction

Consortium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58,70

CR Narayana Rao Architects &

Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

CREDAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

DLF Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92,124

Electrotherm India . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Essar Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

GAIL India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,36

Godrej CII Green Building

Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Godrej Properties . . . . . . . . .96,124

Government of Andhra

Pradesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Government of India . . . . . . . . . .30

Government of Karnataka . . . . . .34

Government of Kerala . . . . . . . . .34

Government of Maharashtra . . . .34

Government of Orissa . . . . . . . . .36

Government of Tamil Nadu . . . . .38

GreenSpaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

GreenTek Indika . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Gujarat NRE Minerals . . . . . . . . .26

Heavy Engineering Corporation .30

Himalya International . . . . . . . . .32

Hindustan Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . .38

Hiranandani Group . . . . . . .60,100

Indian Oil Corporation . . . . . . . .36

ISMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Ista Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

JSW Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

K Raheja Corp . . . . . . . .60,102,124

K Raheja Universal . . . . . . .106,124

Kalpataru Group . . . . . . . . . .75,108

Kohinoor Planet Constructions . .77

Korea Land Corporation . . . . . . .32

Kumar Builders Group . . . .112,124

L&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,87

Lodha Group . . . . . . . . . . . .114,124

Mafatlal Industries . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Mahanagar Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Mahandi Coalfields . . . . . . . . . . .38

Maharashtra Chamber of

Housing Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Maharashtra State Road

Development Corporation . . . . .144

Mahindra Lifespace Developers .75

Metso Minerals India . . . . . . . . . .22

Ministry of Railways . . . . . . . . . . .30

New Consolidated Construction &

Builders Association of India . . . .85

New Silk Route Advisors . . . . . . .85

Omaxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

ONGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

ONGC Videsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Otis Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Petronet LNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Pheroze Kudianavala

Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Pride Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Provident Housing . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Putzmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

QTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Quippo Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Rajinder Kumar Associates . . . .123

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam . . . . . . . . .32

Reliance Industries . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Reliance Infrastructure . . . . . . . .34

RMC Ready Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Roots Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . .60

RSP Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Schneider Electric India . . . . . . .24

Sical Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Sintex Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Structwel Designers &

Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Stup Design Forum . . . . . . . . . . .85

Sunanda Speciality Coatings . . .142

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces . . . .58

Tamil Nadu Co-operative

Housing Federation . . . . . . . . . . .58

Tata Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Tata Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Thomas Associates . . . . . . . . . . .123

Tishman Speyer India . . . . . . . . .85

TVS Srichakra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Unitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58,118

Urban Design,Woods Bagot . . . .122

Utkal Alumina International . . .36

Yes Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

PEOPLEAbhin Alimchandani . . . . . . . . . .85

Abhisheck M Lodha . . . . . .114,124

Ajay Chandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Alwyn Bowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Amit Pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Arun Kapur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ashish Raheja . . . . . . . . . . . .106,124

Bijoy Mohan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

BK Katyal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Brinda Somaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Chetan Raikar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Christopher Charles

Benninger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

CL Raheja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

CM Belekar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Daniel Gudsell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Darius Pandole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

DR Nayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Dr. SK Manjrekar . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Ganesh Kaskar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Gangadharan Manari . . . . . . . . .140

GL Raheja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Gopi Bhawnani . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Gurudas Kamat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Hafeez Contractor . . . . . . . . . . .123

Kamal Meattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Karan Grover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

KP Singh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Krishna Kohli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Lalit Kumar Jain . . . . . . . . .112,124

M Prabhakar Rao . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Mahesh M Mudda . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Malav Dani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Michael Schmid-Lindenmayer . .130

Milind S Korde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Mofatraj P Munot . . . . . . . . .75,108

MR Jaishankar . . . . . . . . . .85,88,124

Mukunda V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Niranjan Hiranandani . . . . .100,124

Olivier Blum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PK Govindaswamy . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

R Sarbeswar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Rakesh Sharma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Ralf Von Baer, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Ramesh Chandra . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Ramesh Mohan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Rana Roy Choudhary . . . . . . . . .124

Richard Marshall . . . . . . . . . .87,122

Russell Stocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

S Srinivas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

S Subbiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Sanjay Chandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Sanjay Palve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Sanjay Puri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Satish Dhupelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Sharad Sabnis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Sharukh Mistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Sougata Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87,122

Sudesh Bhelekar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Sundar Parthasarathy . . . . . . . . . .85

Sunil Kanoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sunil Varrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Tilak Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123


UNITECH LTD

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stablished in 1972, today Unitech is India's leadingreal-estate company with projects across the country.

It has a pan-India footprint with projects in DelhiNCR, West Bengal, Punjab and Maharashtra, and anendeavour to attain leadership in every market it operatesin. Unitech's developments have the most diversifiedproduct mix comprising residential, commercial, retail, ITparks, SEZs, hotels, schools and amusement parks. Unitechis known for the quality it delivers and is the first real-estate developer to attain ISO 9001:2000 certification inNorth India. The company's well-managed architecturaland engineering teams have closely worked and partneredwith internationally acclaimed architects such as Callison(USA), RMJM (UK), SWA, HOK (USA) and many others, toachieve both aesthetic and efficient design and adopt bestpractices that exude superior quality of construction in its developments. At present, Unitech has more than 22 major ongoing residential projects in cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mohaliand Lucknow.

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Signature Tower II in Gurgaon offers well-designed office complexes.

The Great India Place, a retail and entertainment complex in Noida, spans 15 lakh sq ft.

Metro Walk Mall in North Delhi is spread across 2.21 lakh sq ft.

TOP MANAGEMENT: Ramesh Chandra, Executive Chairman; Ajay Chandra,Managing Director; Sanjay Chandra, Managing Director

TURNOVER (2008-09): Rs 3,315.64 crore

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: About 1,000

SIZE OF LAND BANK: 7,466.78 acre as on March 31, 2009

COMPLETED PROJECTS: SouthCity, Nirvana Country, Signature Towers andGlobal Business Park in Gurgaon, and many more

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Uniworld Gardens in Gurgaon

ONGOING PROJECTS: Close and Fresco in Gurgaon; Horizon and Grande inNoida; The Residences in Gurgaon and Mumbai; Vistas in Kolkata.

DREAM PROJECT: Karma Lakelands; luxurious private villas set against abackdrop of a nine-hole golf course and pristine natural surroundings.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY:Unitech is working on several integrated townshipswhere all daily needs, amenities and facilities are within close proximity to enhance living and supporthealthy lifestyles.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: The clear focus going forward is on the residentialsegment with stress on affordable housing to keep pacewith the rising demand for homes for all.

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LODHAGROUP

stablished in 1980, the Lodha Group is a premierreal-estate developer headquartered in Mumbai that

develops residences, office spaces, IT campuses andweekend retreats in various formats, including standaloneprojects, townships and SEZs, across all segments. It iscurrently developing in excess of 27 million sq ft of primereal estate in and around the city, making it the largestdeveloper in Mumbai and one of the largest in India. Thegroup is now spreading its wings - it recently launched theluxury Lodha Bellezza in Hyderabad. It has several firsts toits credit: Lodha Bellissimo, Mumbai's first 'By invitationonly' project and the only Indian residential project amongthe top 1,000 landscapes in the world; Lodha Luxuria,Mumbai's first fully automated township; and LodhaAqua, Mumbai's first water inspired township. Itwas also the first in India to introduce theconcept of branded office spaces withLodha iThink and Lodha Excelus.The Lodha Group recently launchedthe brand CASA to provide housingsolutions with high intrinsic valuefor the mid-income segment. Itcollaborates with leading globalsuppliers to deliver the finest to itscustomers - for instance, Aedas,OveArup and Sasaki forarchitectural innovations;Poggenpohl, Duravit and Kohlerfor internal fittings; Bang &Olufsen for homeentertainment; and SAP andJohnson Controls for projectexcellence. In fact, the LodhaGroup received the largestever FDI in the real-estatesector in India. Andaccording to the JP MorganProperty Report 2008, it wasranked second in the list of'Most sought after for PE investment in the realty sector'.

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TOP MANAGEMENT: Mangal Prabhat G Lodha, Promoter,Founder-Chairman and Director; Abhisheck M Lodha, Co-Promoter and Director; Abhinandan Lodha, Co-Promoter and Director.

TURNOVER (2008-09): Not disclosed

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lonavala,with plans to expand to Pune.

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: Over 1,300

SIZE OF LAND BANK: Over 4,500 acre

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Lodha's Chateau Paradis,Lodha Paradise and iThink Techno Campus, all in theMumbai area.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Residential projects include LodhaCostiera, Lodha Palazzo and Lodha One in Mumbai andLodha Goldcrest in Lonavala in the luxury category; LodhaBellissimo, Lodha Primero, Lodha Grandeur and LodhaAria in Mumbai and Lodha Bellezza in Hyderabad in thehigh-end category; Lodha Imperia, Lodha Aqua, LodhaAurum, Lodha Luxuria and Lodha Paradise in the Mumbaiarea in the aspirational category; and Casa Univis, CasaUltima, Casa Royale, Casa Essenza and Casa Bella in theMumbai area and Lodha Goldcrest in Lonavala in the mid-income luxury category. Commercial projects includeLodha Excelus, Lodha Supremus, and two Think Technocampuses in the Mumbai area. Upcoming projects includeapartments in Walkeshwar, Prabhadevi, Andheri andThane in the Mumbai area and bungalows at Dombivali,Thane and Pune

DREAM PROJECT: Lodha Bellissimo, a 48-storey residentialtower in Mahalaxmi, set amid a pristine garden, is one ofthe tallest buildings in Mumbai. It will allow its residents apersonal space way above the polluted air, incessant noiseand rising temperatures. It offers a breathtaking view of thelush racecourse and the Arabian Sea on the west. Theresidences are spacious, airy and replete with every luxurythat one can contemplate in modern times.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: Lodha Group does not just createstructures but develops self-sustaining ecosystems fortownships. For instance, Casa Bella - City of Dreams inDombivali, incorporates eco-friendly features like a sewagewater treatment plant that will provide recycled water forgardening and other usage; solar heating; rainwaterharvesting and electric buses inside the township. Thesoftscape plantation at Casa Bella has been judiciouslyincorporated to offer shade and cooling effects. Theplantation naturally assists in reducing air pollution andcontributes to visual aesthetics.

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: Today, Mumbai and other cities acrossIndia face an increasing shortage of living space. High-risetowers are the answer to this wide gap of supply anddemand of living space. Owning an apartment on higherfloors instills a sense of personal pride and brings cost-efficiency with the optimum usage of land. Moreover, itoffers people space to work in peace - away from the noiseof city life while being in the heart of the city. Fast-growingcities like Hyderabad and Pune are also quickly adapting tothe high-rise life. For instance, Lodha Bellezza, a 45-storeytower in Hyderabad, has been well appreciated.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: The Lodha Group strives to deliverthe best-in-class lifestyle to its customers by creatinginnovative and exemplary landmarks, thus building betterlives for them.

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Lodha Bellissimo, a 48storey residential tower inMahalaxmi, is one of thetallest buildings in Mumbai.

Lodha Paradise, a finest residential development in Thane, is designed for the upwardly mobile.

ith 100 projects across the country andmore than 14,000 satisfied customers,

Kumar Builders is a name to reckon with inproperty development. With an experience of over four decades in construction, the group has expanded to every conceivablevertical of property development: residential,commercial, retail, built-to-suit IT spaces,townships and SEZs. It is among the firstconstruction companies in India to be ISO9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007 certified and has recently beenawarded with the Amicus awards for best real-estate company. One of the first companies inIndia to start the fixed rate/brochure pricepolicy, Kumar Builders is known for thehighest standards of integrity in dealing withcustomers, banks, financial institutions andstatutory authorities. The group currently hasmore than 30 redevelopment projects in theMumbai area. Apart from Pune and Mumbai,the group has already made its presence felt inBengaluru, Hyderabad, Panchgani andNagpur. It now plans to expand its footprint,with projects finalised in Gurgaon, Nashik,Ranchi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Chennai,among others. Accolades include the LoksattaVasturang Award 2007 for the Pune Centralmall; the Srishti Good Green GovernanceAwards four years in succession; and PuneReal Estate Excellence Awards 2008 for bestreal-estate company and for its projects KumarSublime (most environment-friendly) andPune Central (best retail project). In fact,Kumar Sublime was also the first eco-housingproject in India to get a provisional certificatefrom the International Institute of EnergyConservation (IIEC).

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TOP MANAGEMENT: Lalit Kumar Jain, Chairman &Managing Director; Kruti L Jain, Executive Director

TURNOVER (2008-09): Rs 335 crore

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru,Hyderabad, Nagpur, Panvel.

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 284

SIZE OF LAND BANK: 1,700 acre

COMPLETED PROJECTS: 127, in Pune and Mumbai

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Sophronia, KuberaSankul, Fun N Shop, Kumar Sansar, The Cerebrum B2,Kumar City Row House, Kumar Business Centre and KK Market Phase III in Pune and Kumar Sophronia andKumar Fun N Shop in Mumbai.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Residential projects include BaharRow House, Sophronia, Laxmi Vilas, Kubera Sankul,Riddhi Siddhi Samruddhi, Shanti Niketan, Buena Vista,Kumar Kruti, Kumar City, Windsor Park, KumarAatman, Kumar Sublime, 45 Nirvana Hills,Shantiniketan II in the Pune area; I Life in Bengaluru;and New Sarvottam, Buena Vista and Ekta CHS inMumbai. Commercial projects include KK Constellation,Business Court, BSA Complex, KBC, Cerebrum IT Park,Kumar Trillion, Kidopia, Kumar Sarsan Square and KKMarket B Type, all in Pune.

DREAM PROJECT: 45 Nirvana Hills, a 79-acre project in theheart of Pune, will derive profits and satisfy the urge ofextraordinary creativity while contributing to theenvironment and helping the deprived. The project willrehabilitate 4,500 families and create a Mahila GruhUdyog (cottage industry) for residents and ITI forchildren. The iconic 400-m structure is set to become alandmark - with an entire built area of more than 7million sq ft, the ULC component of 5 million sq ft willcomprise 1 million sq ft of a retail mall, hotel,commercial and residential complex.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: One of the first constructionhouses to get the ISO14001 certification, Kumar Buildersis a strong advocate of environment-consciousness. Itwas the first company to implement a green housingproject as per municipal corporation norms. In fact, thechairman is also founder chairman of the Pune chapterof the Indian Green Building Council and green featuressuch as the use of solar energy have been incorporated in projects like IT park The Cerebrum; The Central mall,the KBC commercial complex and the Kumar Sublimeresidential project. These features result in energysavings between 8 per cent and 22 per cent.

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: With land being a limited asset, allmajor cities will have to go vertical. It is also more eco-friendly as the green cover will increase. With thegovernment's support, a few decades from now, high-rise structures may well become the norm rather thanthe exception and we would have a skyscape that holdsits own with the developed nations of the world.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: Kumar Builders has always beena pioneer in every aspect of shelter. We want to deliverover 1 lakh eco-friendly homes to this country in onecalendar year. To this end, we have already begun a pilotproject called Kumar Sublime with around 300 apartments.

The Cerebrum: an IT park in Pune.

Pune Central is a seamless, no-partitionmall at Bund Garden Road in Pune.

Situated along the Panchgani -Mahabaleshwar Road, Windsor

Park houses over 100 exquisite,spacious bungalows.

Kumar Meadows, spread out over 38 acre in Pune is a harmonious

blend of nature and luxury.

Kumar Meadows, spread out over 38 acre in Pune is a harmonious

blend of nature and luxury.

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stablished in 1969 by first-generationentrepreneur Mofatraj Munot, the

Kalpataru Group is a conglomerate withinterests in real-estate development, powertransmission, civil contracting and infrastructuredevelopment, property management and inte-grated facility management services, and logisticsand warehousing services. The group’s flagshipcompany Kalpataru Ltd has built more than 75 landmark edifices and is a leading Indian real-estate player in India with 40 years of expertise in

creating landmarks, luxury apartments, largeresidential complexes and townships, andsignature commercial projects in Mumbai,Thane and Pune. In an age wherearchitecture is mainly utilitarian, Kalpataruendeavours to combine the functional withthe aesthetic and maintains the higheststandards of quality in every detail.Always in the forefront of technologicaladvancements, Kalpataru was one of thefirst real-estate companies to start using theERP system as early as 1995; today, it hassuccessfully implemented SAP across theorganisation with IBM as implementationpartner. Further, it has been an ISO-certifiedorganisation since 1998. For its contributionto the real-estate sector, Kalpataru has wonseveral accolades, accreditations and awardsfrom premium institutions and managing

bodies like CNBC Asia-Pacific, CNBC Awaaz -Crisil, MCHI and Accommodation Times. What’smore, Kalpataru has been actively involved incommunity initiatives through the MunotFoundation for rural reach programmes, withcrèches for children; and education, food, healthand overall community development and healthawareness campaigns.

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Kalpataru Horizon is a premium residentialcomplex located at Worli, Mumbai.

Kalpataru Habitat at Parel, Mumbai, includesa five-level independent car park building.

Kalpataru Residency in Mumbai has18 storied twin towers.

Kalpataru Square, at Andheri, Mumbai, is thefirst project in Asia to earn the LEED PlatinumCore and Shell certification.

TOP MANAGEMENT: Mofatraj P Munot, Chairman; Parag Munot, Managing Director

TURNOVER: Over Rs 5,000 crore

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Mumbai, Thane and Pune

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: Over 800

SIZE OF LAND BANK: Not disclosed

COMPLETED PROJECTS: Over 75

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Kalpataru Estate,Kamdhenu and Kalpataru Square in the Mumbai area;Kalpataru Estate Phase 1 in Pune.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Kalpataru Aura, Kalpataru Towers,Kalpataru Gardens II, Kalpataru Riverside, KalpataruHills, Siddhachal and KORUM in the Mumbai area;Kalpataru Estate Phase II and Kalpataru Serenity in Pune.

DREAM PROJECT: Kalpataru Horizon in Worli was adream achieved; the dream project of the future is yetto be designed.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: All Kalpataru projects combineunparalleled luxury with optimum green benefits toresidents. The company recently received the USGBCLEED core and shell platinum certification for itscommercial project, Kalpataru Square – this isrecognition of being Asia’s first commercial greenproject of superior standards.

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: Through the ages, there has alwaysbeen a relentless quest for height in architecture, a kindof ‘vertical aspiration’. High-rises are always associatedwith grandeur and they may well becomeindispensable in future Indian cities considering thepopulation graph and shortage of housing.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: To evolve and innovate in everysphere of development at a fast pace, keeping in mindthe long-term objectives of the company; continuousgrowth making the group an integral part of the lives of customers, stakeholders and employees.

Kalpataru Residency in Mumbai has 18 storied twin towers.

Kalpataru Habitat at Parel, Mumbai, includesa five-level independent car park building.

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AAsshhiisshh RRaahheejjaa,,

Managing Director

he flagship company of Suresh L Raheja and hissons, Rahul and Ashish, K Raheja Universal Pvt

Ltd (KRUPL), was founded in 1986. On the frontlinefor luxurious residential developments in Mumbai,KRUPL is one of the most reputed names in the real-estate industry known for quality, innovation, integrityand commitment. Indeed, the company’s name hasbecome synonymous with fine quality homes andaesthetic lifestyles, and has redefined the skyline ofMumbai with its impeccable architectural standards.

Whatever the kind of development, the finest incontemporary design, innovation and clear and

legal titles have been its hallmarks. While KRUPLhas completed projects aggregating 5 million sq ft

between 1987 and 2008, ongoing projects (in2009) are to the tune of 1 million sq ft and

forthcoming projects (targeted for a 2010launch) will aggregate about 25 million sq

ft. What’s more, further projects in thepipeline (targeted for launch in 2011

and beyond) will come to another 12 million sq ft. Chosen a ‘Business

Superbrand’ in 2008-09 andConsumer Superbrand in 2009-10, K Raheja Universal is alsoone of the few real-estatecompanies to be awardedboth ISO 9001:2008 forquality management systems

and ISO 14001:2004 forenvironmental standards. With

an exemplary track record, KRaheja Universal has received

numerous accolades fromdistinguished business

and trade publicationsand real-estate devel-opment councils.

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TOP MANAGEMENT: Ashish Raheja, Managing Director

TURNOVER: (Projected for Financial Year ending March2010) - approx Rs 600 crore

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Mumbai, with plans to expand the company’s footprint to Goa, Mangalore, Nagpur and Chandigarh.

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: Over 400

SIZE OF LAND BANK: Approx 67 million sq ft

COMPLETED PROJECTS: 43, in Mumbai

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Raheja Legend; Raheja Anchorage; RahejaPrincess; Raheja Haven; Raheja Titanium;Raheja Tipco Heights; Raheja Tipco Plaza;Raheja Acropolis I; Raheja Acropolis II; all inMumbai. Total development - 5 million sq ft.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Residential projects covering 1 million sq ftinclude Raheja Excelsior, Raheja Atlantis, RahejaReflections I and Raheja Exotica III; officeprojects include Raheja Chromium.

DREAM PROJECT: The over 100-acre Raheja InternationalCorporate City in the heart of Navi Mumbai,which is one of the largest integrated corporatecities and a one-stop shop for all corporateneeds from front-office operations, back officeand IT spaces to retail, hospitality andentertainment.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: In a bid to create sustainable and environment-friendly projects, K Raheja Universal hasadopted the use of eco-friendly buildingmaterials and energy; green space design; andextensive landscaping. For instance, RahejaExotica features extensive landscaping, whilethe double-height windows at Raheja Titaniumallow in plenty of natural light, thus savingelectricity. Similarly, solar heaters installed atRaheja Acropolis and Raheja Willows saveelectricity and cut down on pollution.

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: With limited land on ground, developers canlook towards the sky to provide for the needs,of urban consumers. High-rise structures utilisespace efficiently while giving the user betterviews and air circulation. Thus, even thoughconstruction costs will be 25-30 per cent higher,they are a solution to the future growth of ourcities that are bursting at the seams.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: To be one of the world’s leading lifestyleconstruction companies with a focus on qualityand creativity and commitment towards timelydelivery and comfort for maximum customersatisfaction with international standards.

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Buckley Court is a residential tower inColaba, Mumbai.

Raheja Exotica - Phase II, Madh Island,Mumbai, has superb landscaping.

Raheja International Corporate City, Navi Mumbai,aims to be a one-stop shop for all corporate needs.

Raheja Chromium, a commercial complex inPrabhadevi, Mumbai, has a contemporary design.Raheja Chromium, a commercial complex inPrabhadevi, Mumbai, has a contemporary design.

Raheja International Corporate City, Navi Mumbai,aims to be a one-stop shop for all corporate needs.

HIRANANDANI

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hether it is through its flagshipbusiness of construction, or its

diversification into education, healthcare,hospitality, retail and entertainment; with thevision, expertise and experience of its dynamicpromoters Niranjan and Surendra Hiranandani,the Hiranandani Group promises to create abetter experience in every aspect of life. It haspioneered the global face of Mumbai with trulyworld-class townships in Powai and Thane. Eversince its inception in 1978, the group has honed itsexcellence and reiterated its commitment to theconception and development of world-classproducts and services in every chosen businessactivity. The Hiranandani vision of creating bettercommunities by introducing an unprecedentedscale of living is epitomised by the innatecharacter of the organisation. In a world whererapid advancements in living conditions arematched only by superior technology, quality andimmaculate planning, the Hiranandani Group hasefficiently delivered benchmark projects bychallenging even the most firmly held limitations.Ever since inception, the Group has continuallypioneered newer technologies, bold design andprecision engineering to create landmarkresidential townships and commercial complexes.With its far-sightedness to spot shifting societaltrends, Hiranandani is today a leading real-estategroup in its flagship business of construction witha pan-India as well as an international presence.The Group is known for projects like HiranandaniGardens, Powai; Hiranandani Meadows andHiranandani Estate, Thane; Hiranandani BusinessPark, Powai and Thane; Hiranandani Upscale,Chennai and Bengaluru; Hiranandani UpscaleSEZ & Residential, Hyderabad; HiranandaniPalace Gardens, Chennai; and 23 Marina, Dubai.

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The picturesque Powai Lake is nearHiranandani Gardens.

Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai,has a patient-friendly design and ambience.

Hiranandani Estate, Thane, offers affordable homes. TOP MANAGEMENT: Niranjan Hiranandani, ManagingDirector; Surendra Hiranandani, Managing Director

TURNOVER (2008-09): Not disclosed

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Powai, Thane Estate

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: Over 1,500

SIZE OF LAND BANK: Not disclosed

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: The 1.6 million-sq-ftKensington, the SEZ of Powai.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Hiranandani Township, Powai;Hiranandani Meadows, Hiranandani Estate, Thane.

DREAM PROJECT: The next phase of Hiranandani EstateThane, which will take Thane to the next paradigm.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: India is probably the onlycountry that has sustainability in housing but we havenot delivered it to the customer. In most places, eitherthe money or technology is not available or thewherewithal is unavailable. The irony of India is thatwe have everything except delivery of goods. Everyproject of ours is sustainable.

VIEW ON HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS: They are inevitable. Anyplace with high population density has no option but totake this route. Only the US has the luxury to go tosuburban and built infrastructure, which is veryexpensive. India has to go high rise.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: Every person in India – rich,middle class or poor – will have a house suitable to his need or requirement, whether on ownership orrental basis.



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GODREJPROPERTIESLTD

odrej Properties Ltd (GPL), part of theGodrej Group, is one of India’s leading real-

estate development companies. Currently,GPL has real-estate development projects in

11 cities in India, which are at various stages ofdevelopment. At present, the businessfocuses on residential, commercial andtownship developments. GPL is afully integrated real-estate develop-ment company undertaking projectsthrough its in-house team ofprofessionals and by partneringwith companies with domestic and international operations. Theprincipal strengths of GPL are anestablished brand name; landreserves in strategic locations; astrong business development model;execution methodology; emphasison innovation; and a qualified andskilled employee base and humanresource practices.

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The Pinnacle Tower at Godrej Hill in Kalyan.

Planet Godrej in Mumbai, designed bySingapore-based DP Architects, bagged thePinnacle Award.

Godrej Millenium, Pune, has beenconstructed with an elegant mix of glass and concrete.

Godrej Sherwood in Pune is a 56 apartment10-storied block.

TOP MANAGEMENT: Adi B Godrej, Chairman (Non-Executive); Jamshyd N Godrej, Director (Non-Executive),Nadir B Godrej, Director (Non-Executive), Parmeshwar AGodrej, Director (Non-Executive), Milind S Korde,Managing Director; Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Director.

TURNOVER (2007-08): Rs 2,275 million

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkataand Hyderabad, with recent diversifications into Ahmedabad,Mangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kochi and Greater Noida.

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 133 as on April 30, 2008

SIZE OF LAND BANK: 404 acre aggregating about 78.87million sq ft of developable area as on May 15, 2008.

COMPLETED PROJECTS: Residential projects with developable area of about 2.63 million sq ft and commercial projects with developablearea of about 0.99 million sq ft, yielding a total developablearea of 3.62 million sq ft (as on May 15, 2008).

ONGOING PROJECTS: Residential projects of 26 acre with asaleable area of about 1.98 million sq ft and commercialprojects of 8 acre with a saleable area of about 1.80 millionsq ft, yielding a total acreage of 34 with a saleable area ofabout 3.78 million sq ft. Forthcoming residential projectsof 209 acre with a saleable area of about 24.85 million sq ftand commercial projects of 161 acre with a saleable areaof 26.36 million sq ft, yielding a total acreage of 370 with asaleable area of about 51.21 million sq ft.

DREAM PROJECT: Planet Godrej in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, apremium high-rise residential project with 380 unitsacross five towers of 48 stories each with contemporarydesign and open spaces. In fact, the coverage of theconstruction portion comprises only 4.2 per cent of totalplot area, with the rest used to provide landscaping andfacilities including a gym, gardens, a clubhouse, poolsand game courts. It was awarded the Pinnacle Award,2006 by ZEE Business for being the best upcoming realestate project in India and Project of the Year - Mumbai,2007, by Accommodation Times.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: GPL is a founding member of theIndian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Godrej GardenCity, a township in the city of Ahmedabad, will be oneamong 16 founding projects of the Climate PositiveDevelopment Programme, a Clinton Climate Initiative(CCI) programme that will support the development oflarge-scale urban projects that demonstrate cities cangrow in ways that are ‘climate-positive’ (striving toreduce the amount of on-site CO2 emissions to below zero).

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: Being a linear city, Mumbai has alimited land mass. There are also development restrictionsin certain zones and areas that are not open fordevelopment. Thus, more and more projects are growingvertically, while many other cities in India have theluxury to expand radially. It is important that high-risesare safe, not just structurally but from the point of view ofsecurity. They should have clearly designated communityand service areas, professional property managers toensure high standards in upkeep and maintenance,alternate power supply and emergency power backupand proper parking facilities. It is also essential to havethe infrastructure to support occupants in terms ofvertical transportation, electrical/ mechanical risers, etc.

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Managing Director

rigade Group was one of the firstproperty developers in India to receive

the internationally recognised ISO9001:2000 certification. Its vision to be the mostadmired realty group in India was furtherstrengthened with the ISO 14001:2004(environmental management system) andOHSAS 18001:2007 (occupational health andsafety assessment system) certifications. Thegroup also featured in the prestigious ‘200 Bestunder a Billion Dollars’ Forbes list for the Asia-Pacific region in 2008. In fact, it is the only real-estate company from India-and the onlyBengaluru-based company in any field – to finda place in this year’s Forbes list. It wasselected as ‘Regional Developer of theYear - South 2009’ by Realty Plus and hasbeen voted among India’s top 10builders by CW for the thirdconsecutive year this year. TheBrigade stamp of innovation, qualityand trust speaks of a standard thathas been established, and isconsistently being upgradedby the group’s continualefforts to provide itscustomers a betterquality of life.

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TOP MANAGEMENT: MR Jaishankar, Chairman & ManagingDirector; Kailash Advani, Chief Executive Officer, BCVDevelopers Pvt Ltd; Vineet Verma, Chief Executive Officer,Brigade Hospitality Services Ltd; Roshin Mathew, ChiefOperating Officer, Projects.

TURNOVER (2008-09): Rs 394.35 crore

CENTRES OF OPERATION: Bengaluru, Mysore, Chikmagalurand Kochi

NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 575

SIZE OF LAND BANK: 452 acre as on March 31 2009

COMPLETED PROJECTS: 70, in Bengaluru and Mysore

PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2008-09: Brigade Harmony, BrigadeParamount, Brigade Lakeview, Brigade Odyssey and Mercure Homestead Residences inBengaluru; Brigade Tiara, Brigade Elite1 & 2, BrigadeElegance, Brigade Habitat, Brigade Citadel and BrigadePoint in Mysore.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Residential projects include BrigadeGateway, Brigade Metropolis, Brigade Petunia, BrigadeCrescent, Brigade Palmsprings and Brigade Courtyard inBengaluru and Brigade Solitaire and Brigade Horizon inMysore; commercial projects include North Star Office Star& Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway, and Summit & TheArcade at Brigade Metropolis.

DREAM PROJECT: The 40-acre Brigade Gateway in NorthBengaluru, which is the most integrated mixed-use enclavein an urban city centre in India and probably the world. Itwill feature over 1,250 luxury apartments; the city’s tallest(30 levels) and premium office tower; The Columbia AsiaHospital; a shopping mall with an 11-screen multiplex; TheSheraton Bangalore Hotel; The Brigade School; GalaxyClub; and a manmade lake.

VIEWS ON SUSTAINABILITY: Integrated enclaves are the onlyroute to sustainable urban development. They combineresidential, business, social and commercial spaces andcreate new pockets of urban activity, helping to ‘decongest’the city. Further, enclave campuses give residents theluxury of excellent amenities, complete security and ahigh-quality environment. It’s not surprising, then, thatenclaves are now the preferred choice of city dwellerseverywhere, including Bengaluru. Brigade Group is apioneer of integrated enclaves in Bengaluru, with trend-setting projects like Brigade Millennium, BrigadeMetropolis and Brigade Gateway.

VIEWS ON HIGH-RISES: In urban cities where availability andacquisition of land is a problem, high-rise buildings are theanswer to future development as you can develop thesame amount of built-up area in 1/6th or 1/10th of theland area. They offer better open spaces, better light andventilation and put less pressure on civic authorities toprovide civic amenities like water and sanitation. High-riseconstruction is akin to an intensive development comparedto a layout, which is an extensive development.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE: To be the most admired realtygroup in India, continuously upgrading its capabilities inevery sphere of its activity, to the delight of customers and stakeholders.

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Brigade Metropolis is a 36-acre integratedenclave, located at Mahadevapura onWhitefield Road in Bengaluru.

Stretching across 40 acre in centralBengaluru, Brigade Gateway is an exclusivelifestyle enclave.

Brigade Metropolis is a 36-acre integratedenclave, located at Mahadevapura onWhitefield Road in Bengaluru.

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