Hey Guys, Virtuous Retail has planned a mall at New Town, it will be called Epicenter. It will have -
Gross Leasable Area: 2,300,000 sq. ft.
- Retail: 700,000 sq. ft (in 2 phases)
- 5-star hotel: 200,000 sq. ft.
- Grade A residential: 1,400,000 sq. ft.
Built Up Area: 2,670,000 sq. ft.
It is expected to complete till 2016.
Here is the official link - http://virtuousretail.com/pr-jv-newtown.asp?links=pr-ls2b

Thanx udit for the info. The entire project "Epicentre" is being planned by Bengal Shrachi, of which the retail portion is to be developed by Virtuous retail ltd.

Some renders from the link
Entire project
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Mall interiors
http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big5.jpg

http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big6.jpg

As per website, Westside, Landmark & Big Cinemas have been finalised.

Has the work yet started???

Global brands can generate jobs in India: Montblanc

NEW DELHI: International brands can generate job opportunities if their entry into India is facilitated, says Montblanc, a century-old German company known for its timeless luxury pens, watches, eyewear, leather goods and fashion accessories.

"For an international brand, the Indian market is extremely strong. It is a developing and emerging market and I believe it will continue to grow," Karl Handke, Montblanc's president for the western hemisphere, told reporters.

"One of the main problems a brand faces while retailing in India is the laws, duties and taxes. The import duty on luxury goods is high, making it difficult for international brands to enter India. If more international brands enter India, it will only be beneficial for the country since it will provide for more employment opportunities," he added.

Hadke handles sales and marketing for the brand in Europe, North and South America, Africa, the Middle East and India.

He was here to launch the brand's Grace De Monaco collection, which includes limited-edition jewellery, writing instruments and time pieces for women.

The brand has a presence in 10 cities - including New Delhi, Mumbai and Ludhiana - and is definitely looking for expansion. However, the restricted number of luxury malls is hindering the expansion plans.

"We are definitely looking to expand our retail network extensively.... India, as compared to other countries, yet has few luxury malls and no high streets like Madison Avenue or a Barneys (in New York); so this, of course, limits our expansion," the 61-year-old Hadke said.

"But we are looking at tier-two cities with wealthy and cultured people. We are also opening boutiques at airports, starting with Hyderabad. At the moment our priority is Calcutta (Kolkata) where we do not have a stand-alone Montblanc boutique. We are planning more stores in New Delhi," Handke added.

The brand, which started producing writing instrument 100 years ago, is now also into watches, leather goods and accessories. Handke says expansion notwithstanding, they never compromised on brand's aesthetics.

"We have never compromised in terms of brand value from the past to present. Even while venturing into new categories, we carefully selected the product segments which we wanted to occupy and made sure that they are in line with the brands DNA," he said.

"Today Montblanc is a luxury mason, which helps cultured people to express their lifestyle through beautiful products," he added.

Thanx udit for the info. The entire project "Epicentre" is being planned by Bengal Shrachi, of which the retail portion is to be developed by Virtuous retail ltd.

Some renders from the link
Entire project
http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big2.jpg

http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big4.jpg

Mall interiors
http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big5.jpg

http://virtuousretail.com/images/pic-nt-big6.jpg

As per website, Westside, Landmark & Big Cinemas have been finalised.

A very good project for the city :cheers: ...not sure if 7,00,000 sq ft is the TLA or GLA of the mall. If it is GLA, then the TLA would be around 1million+ sq ft.
What is missing in the project is a nice tall commercial skyscraper.

A very good project for the city :cheers: ...not sure if 7,00,000 sq ft is the TLA or GLA of the mall. If it is GLA, then the TLA would be around 1million+ sq ft.
What is missing in the project is a nice tall commercial skyscraper.

raj i've clearly mentioned that the Gross Leasable Area: 2,300,000 sq. ft. and then further this GLA is divided into
- Retail: 700,000 sq. ft (in 2 phases)
- 5-star hotel: 200,000 sq. ft.
- Grade A residential: 1,400,000 sq. ft.
Built Up Area: 2,670,000 sq. ft. is the TLA
check this link http://virtuousretail.com/pr-jv-newtown.asp?links=pr-ls2b

raj i've clearly mentioned that the Gross Leasable Area: 2,300,000 sq. ft. and then further this GLA is divided into
- Retail: 700,000 sq. ft (in 2 phases)
- 5-star hotel: 200,000 sq. ft.
- Grade A residential: 1,400,000 sq. ft.
Built Up Area: 2,670,000 sq. ft. is the TLA
check this link http://virtuousretail.com/pr-jv-newtown.asp?links=pr-ls2b

Thanks for clarifying Udit :)

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raj i've clearly mentioned that the Gross Leasable Area: 2,300,000 sq. ft. and then further this GLA is divided into
- Retail: 700,000 sq. ft (in 2 phases)
- 5-star hotel: 200,000 sq. ft.
- Grade A residential: 1,400,000 sq. ft.
Built Up Area: 2,670,000 sq. ft. is the TLA
check this link http://virtuousretail.com/pr-jv-newtown.asp?links=pr-ls2b

as far as the residential towers look....they resemble...Rosedale...(dunno if its financed by Shrachi).....wat i'm interested is which Hospitality brand are they endorsing in this.....?

Unitech Chambers, Ruby Park





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Came across these stunning final renders of DLF Galleria. Looks awesome and the actual is coming up exactly as this.

cc - mayabious art
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^^ I like those shades over the shops....looks European.

Infact, the inside of DLF mall will also be stunning - the initial plan was to have a courtyard inside mall with shops lined up in the periphery.

^^ :cool:

Google Earth Image of upcoming Forum Rangoli (Shopping Mall + Office) beside Belur Math.
Also show in the image is the residential portion (Forum Pravesh). Picture Dated May3 2012.

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DLF Galleria. Nearly completing.



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the high rise in DLF galleria is it going to house some hotel or is it just a part of the mall?

the high rise in DLF galleria is it going to house some hotel or is it just a part of the mall?

The High Rise part will be commercial space.

Hi-street premium retail outlets @ Shakespeare Sarani

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Hi-street premium retail outlets @ Shakespeare Sarani

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thanks samrat for the pictures. what makes it good looking is the continuous frontage of the displays of thomas cook and wills lifestyle.

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what takes away much of the attractiveness is the "alpona" mentality of decoration -- look at the haphazard way the shrubs have been planted and the byakatyara way of the debdaru trees which NEVER grow straight up like a stick. the alpona mentality is the narrow view without taking into account the bigger picture of the entire stretch of the road.

Hey Guys, Virtuous Retail has planned a mall at New Town, it will be called Epicenter. It will have -
Gross Leasable Area: 2,300,000 sq. ft.
- Retail: 700,000 sq. ft (in 2 phases)
- 5-star hotel: 200,000 sq. ft.
- Grade A residential: 1,400,000 sq. ft.
Built Up Area: 2,670,000 sq. ft.
It is expected to complete till 2016.
Here is the official link - http://virtuousretail.com/pr-jv-newtown.asp?links=pr-ls2b will this be the BIGGEST MALL ever built in KOLKATA?? From the given data, it is clear that it will be more the twice the size of SOUTH CITY MALL, also making it one of the biggest malls ever built in entire SOUTH ASIA..............

will this be the BIGGEST MALL ever built in KOLKATA?? From the given data, it is clear that it will be more the twice the size of SOUTH CITY MALL, also making it one of the biggest malls ever built in entire SOUTH ASIA..............

2.3million sq ft is the GLA of the entire project, retail will have a GLA of 7lac sq ft, which is certainly bigger than South City and in Kolkata. However the revised GLA of Spencers Galleria and Forum 2 would be interesting.

Kolkata submarkets witnessing rise in retail sector

After a bullish phase for the residential real estate segment, retail is the next segment which is seeing an unprecedented growth in the City of Joy – Kolkata. With launch of many new retail projects such as serviced shopping complexes, malls and high streets projects, the city is witnessing expansion in retail sector. Most of the development is planned in the emerging suburban markets, primarily due to availability of land.

According to Aseem Kumar from Realty Buildtech Private Limited, “Kolkata has gradually made its way with international premium brands and international retailers who showed interest in expanding their business in the city and thus bucking the realty sector.”

International brands such as Zara, Gucci, Armani, Dior are few of the big retailers coming in the submarkets of Kolkata and thus creating a niche demand for quality retail spaces, he said.

Kolkata submarkets witnessing rise in retail sector

International brands such as Zara, Gucci, Armani, Dior are few of the big retailers coming in the submarkets of Kolkata and thus creating a niche demand for quality retail spaces, he said.

After DLF Emporio, Palladium and UB City, it is Spencers Galleria. :banana:

Similar to the Park Mansions, The Woodburn Court on Elgin Road is sporting some premium hi-street retail outlets like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ritu Kumar, Zipcode, Levis Lounge, Burg etc.

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^^ :cheers:

the second to last photo could easily be of an European city!! clean and cozy, complete with scooters :cheers:

"The city has to grow horizontally to accommodate the growing population and in the next 10 years, Rajarhat will be the place for growth," said Kumar Shankar Bagchi, managing director, Bengal Peerless. Bagchi is mulling upon the idea of opening a jumbo Shoppers Stop showroom at the up-and-coming Block A of Axis Mall. He wouldn't be going ahead with it, unless things improve.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/regional-hubs/east/rajarhat-real-estate-surges-commercial-rents-spike-35-40-per-cent-in-three-years/articleshow/14087462.cms

Vichitra, Kolkata West
http://www.kolkatawest.com/overview/vichitra/index.html

Vichitra, the Retail Arcade houses 51 units measuring approximately 20,000 sq. ft. These retail units will cater to the needs of the Township.


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Unitech DownTown Mall. (U/C).





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^^:cheers:

"The city has to grow horizontally to accommodate the growing population and in the next 10 years, Rajarhat will be the place for growth," said Kumar Shankar Bagchi, managing director, Bengal Peerless. Bagchi is mulling upon the idea of opening a jumbo Shoppers Stop showroom at the up-and-coming Block A of Axis Mall. He wouldn't be going ahead with it, unless things improve.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/emerging-businesses/regional-hubs/east/rajarhat-real-estate-surges-commercial-rents-spike-35-40-per-cent-in-three-years/articleshow/14087462.cms

That's good. But the point is Bagchi's mulling is not going to get Shoppers Stop there, Shoppers Stop itself has to feel the need to be present there. :)

Shoppers is already opening a 60,000 sq ft showroom in Acropolis within a year. I dont think they'll rush in to open another, that too in New Town, unless there is enough demand. Don't forget, Shoppers Stop is the most premium retail brand & their establishment cost is very high so they dont rush into things & are very choosy about locations (SC Mall, Forum, CC SL & now Acropolis)

Also, Couldn't understand what is meant by 'jumbo'. If size it is, then India's largest Shoppers Stop is in South City Mall (83,000 sq ft). I dont think New Town, will see a unit bigger than this, in the recent coming years. Let's see what happens with the new block of Axis Mall (the one with the dome in front)

^^ But why did SS downsize operations in CC Salt Lake?
During my visit to Cal last month, saw that the ground floor of SS has closed. Entry is now from the first floor only. At first I thought they must be renovating, but then I saw that the escalators have been removed too and the area is cemented up. Now the cemented area houses more clothing range. Even the section selling electronics has been reduced to a mere desk(with a few cellphones). Now the SS looks dingy and congested. :ohno:

^^ But why did SS downsize operations in CC Salt Lake?
During my visit to Cal last month, saw that the ground floor of SS has closed. Entry is now from the first floor only. At first I thought they must be renovating, but then I saw that the escalators have been removed too and the area is cemented up. Now the cemented area houses more clothing range. Even the section selling electronics has been reduced to a mere desk(with a few cellphones). Now the SS looks dingy and congested. :ohno:

This is news to me. Amy CC SL bahukal jai ni. Possible they have downsized for unadequate returns on bigger floor plate or may be there are issues with mall management maybe.

Or ar they planning to open one at Axis and that's why downsizing at CC SL? It does not sound convincing as you can not compare the two locations and being an anchor, SS must have good terms at CC SL.

I saw an ad of 'Centrum' by Tata Group in New Town. Are they planning a new shopping mall in Kolkata?

I saw an ad of 'Centrum' by Tata Group in New Town. Are they planning a new shopping mall in Kolkata?

It will be a part of Tata Eden Court, NT.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=88874974&postcount=619

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Globus Axis Mall

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Great to see my work here on SkyScraperCity! :)

Great to see my work here on SkyScraperCity! :)

Welcome to Skyscrapercity and Skyscrapercity India.

:cheers:

Heard that Spencer's is going to open its first shop in Salt Lake soon.

Spencer is opening an outlet in AMP Baisakhi.

Subway is opening an outlet at Axis Mall food court.

Official website of TATA CENTRUS MALL.




www.centrusmall.co.in

Official website of TATA CENTRUS MALL.




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What I believe that Chroma, Star Bazar, West Side & Tanishq could open their showrooms at this mall.

Brand Factory is opening their 3rd showroom at Kolkata.


Location- AJC Bose road, Entally , Opposite Jora Girja.

A very good news for Kolkata.




Globe Cinema Hall which is closed for almost a decade, now converting to a Mall come Multiplex.




Source- http://www.globecalcutta.com

^^
Great Find Soumalya :banana:

"THE GLOBE MALL" will be the first modern day shopping mall in the evergreen New Market area. And it's going to be an innovative structure
The project is a structural challenge and therefore the new building will be built on steel structures and decking panel which is innovative technology widely used in European countries for faster erection and greater strength and to withstand seismic load as per the New Building Code.


Also, Brand Factory is a runaway hit & will have 4 stores in Kolkata by 2012-13, the 4th one being at Madhyamgram.

http://www.globecalcutta.com/images/slides/3.jpg

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Even the Metro cinema will get a makeover into a multiplex, though the facade will be intact in the case of Metro Cinema

Wow, the design looks cool. It would be fantastic if Globe cinema opens in this new avatar. :banana::dance:
I miss watching films in Globe. Any idea how big the mall will be?

http://www.globecalcutta.com/images/slides/3.jpg

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O terrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii..................sexyyyyyyyy :rock:

South City Mall
I have visited the mall so many times & yet everytime I revisit, something or the other seems new to the eyes. Especially noteworthy is the supreme quality of Visual Merchandising & Store interiors which keeps on changing - thanx to the big floor plate of the outlets. Some extensive coverage of the mall

Views from the Ground Floor

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View from the Upper Floors

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Fame entrance on 2nd Floor

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A section of Speciality Dining Zone on 3rd Floor

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A broader view from somewhere on the 1st floor

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Silver Arcade on E M Bypass. Houses several Exclusive dining dens, some retail outlets, a couple of Car showrooms, including the hi profile 'BMW', and the hi profile club 'Spring Club'

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It has best malls.

why is the front portion of the mall so dirty???????

why is the front portion of the mall so dirty???????

Parama flyover

why is the front portion of the mall so dirty???????

Work is on for BRTS, a f/o & Metro...that's why

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Great news for kolkattans, as some of famous luxury brands like Bottega Veneta, Bally, Burberry, Rolex, Porsche Design ,Jimmy Choo , Louis Vuitton have confirmed their space at Spencers galleria mall,kolkata :)
plz check this article.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/retailing/luxury-brands-including-louis-vuitton-armani-and-burberry-eye-conservative-markets-like-surat-chennai/articleshow/15382004.cms

Great news
:cheers:

'Zara' & 'Hard Rock cafe' are also supposed to come up at Spencers galleria mall. I guess , Spencers galleria going to beat South city, in terms of swankiness and going to be the most happening place in kolkata :)

'Zara' & 'Hard Rock cafe' are also supposed to come up at Spencers galleria mall. I guess , Spencers galleria going to beat South city, in terms of swankiness and going to be the most happening place in kolkata :)

AFAIK Hard Rock was supposed to come up in Park Street.

Great news for kolkattans, as some of famous luxury brands like Bottega Veneta, Bally, Burberry, Rolex, Porsche Design ,Jimmy Choo , Louis Vuitton have confirmed their space at Spencers galleria mall,kolkata :)
plz check this article.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/retailing/luxury-brands-including-louis-vuitton-armani-and-burberry-eye-conservative-markets-like-surat-chennai/articleshow/15382004.cms

So Calcutta's 2nd Rolex boutique, India's 2nd Porsche Design and India's 3rd Bally store...niceee!!!!!! :banana:

So Calcutta's 2nd Rolex boutique, India's 2nd Porsche Design and India's 3rd Bally store...niceee!!!!!! :banana:

Is Porsche Design, Porsche showroom?? (though i dont think so, still to make myself clear)

AFAIK Hard Rock was supposed to come up in Park Street. yes but now Hard rock cafe is coming up at Specers, as of now i have heard this. & yes After Dlf emporio, Porsche design is setting up shop in kolkata, and same for bally too, as after emporio and palladium its coming to kolkata :), @studdmanster, Its porsche design , u can google it, and can track its store locator

Is Porsche Design, Porsche showroom?? (though i dont think so, still to make myself clear)

It is the accessories arm of Porsche...they have sunglasses, electronics, watches and other customised products which are themed on 'Porsche'(and are bloody expensive). A well known product is their range of customised Blackberry smartphones.

It is the accessories arm of Porsche...they have sunglasses, electronics, watches and other customised products which are themed on 'Porsche'(and are bloody expensive). A well known product is their range of customised Blackberry smartphones.
Yes :)

It is the accessories arm of Porsche...they have sunglasses, electronics, watches and other customised products which are themed on 'Porsche'(and are bloody expensive). A well known product is their range of customised Blackberry smartphones.

hmm...dats :cool:

Hard Rock Kafe is also slated for a Park Street store (other than Spencers Galleria). AFAIK, it is supposed to open @ Park Mansions arcade, next to the Donut Baker shop. A hi class restaurant called VEDA (a chain by designer Rohit Bal) is also gearing up for opening @ Park Mansions, the third one after Mumbai & Delhi.

'Zara' & 'Hard Rock cafe' are also supposed to come up at Spencers galleria mall. I guess , Spencers galleria going to beat South city, in terms of swankiness and going to be the most happening place in kolkata :)

Both are classy & great in terms of their respective design perspective. But yes, Spencers Galleria will have much more number of luxury brands as it has been touted as a essentially luxury mall.

But Kolkata needs more stores of Tommy Hilfiger, Jack & Jones, FCUK, Da Milano, Boggi, Sisley, Calvin Klein etc etc. Are they also opening at Spencer Galleria?

Hard Rock Kafe is also slated for a Park Street store (other than Spencers Galleria). AFAIK, it is supposed to open @ Park Mansions arcade, next to the Donut Baker shop. A hi class restaurant called VEDA (a chain by designer Rohit Bal) is also gearing up for opening @ Park Mansions, the third one after Mumbai & Delhi.



And do you have any idea about Manchester United cafe bar? They are suppose to come at Park Street(WebSite is saying so). And I also heard that Thank God It's Friday planning a restaurant at Kolkata. Any Updates?

But Kolkata needs more stores of Tommy Hilfiger, Jack & Jones, FCUK, Da Milano, Boggi, Sisley, Calvin Klein etc etc. Are they also opening at Spencer Galleria?

They may..we do not have the full list yet..but then again, why not?? :)

Hard Rock Kafe is also slated for a Park Street store (other than Spencers Galleria). AFAIK, it is supposed to open @ Park Mansions arcade, next to the Donut Baker shop. A hi class restaurant called VEDA (a chain by designer Rohit Bal) is also gearing up for opening @ Park Mansions, the third one after Mumbai & Delhi.

Two HRCs in Kolkata!!!!...news ta ki confirmed?

And do you have any idea about Manchester United cafe bar? They are suppose to come at Park Street(WebSite is saying so). And I also heard that Thank God It's Friday planning a restaurant at Kolkata. Any Updates?

I personally have'nt been to TGIF but a while ago some of my classmates visited its Banerghatta Rd branch(Bangalore). They did'nt like it...food(quantity was less), drinks nor service...said it was way overpriced!!!! :ohno:

Hard Rock Kafe is also slated for a Park Street store (other than Spencers Galleria). AFAIK, it is supposed to open @ Park Mansions arcade, next to the Donut Baker shop. A hi class restaurant called VEDA (a chain by designer Rohit Bal) is also gearing up for opening @ Park Mansions, the third one after Mumbai & Delhi.

TWO HRCs???....:banana:

Btw, what about the MU Cafe...its taking ages to open!!!

And do you have any idea about Manchester United cafe bar? They are suppose to come at Park Street(WebSite is saying so). And I also heard that Thank God It's Friday planning a restaurant at Kolkata. Any Updates?

TGIF ka toh pata nahi...but MU cafe is opening for sure...coz a friend of mine had applied for the Kol branch and has got through in it...

But Kolkata needs more stores of Tommy Hilfiger, Jack & Jones, FCUK, Da Milano, Boggi, Sisley, Calvin Klein etc etc. Are they also opening at Spencer Galleria?

These are already present in SC Mall & Forum Courtyard. Maybe we might expect some of them @ SG. Only time will tell as the mall nears completion more & more news will start pouring in.

TWO HRCs???....:banana:

Btw, what about the MU Cafe...its taking ages to open!!!

MU cafer location ta thik janina. Tobe kholbe sure. Watch out before the pujas.

MU cafer location ta thik janina. Tobe kholbe sure. Watch out before the pujas.

haa...even i have conformation that MU cafe is opening..most probably before free school St. Xing...tabe kabe khulbe m not sure....:)

I want 'Hard Rock cafe' in kolkata asap, :( I been to Delhi's saket wala HRC twice.its freaking awesome . I wish very soon HRC will open its store here.

Guyz Rohit Bal's restaurant chain 'VEDA' is now open at Park street:)



Check this out

http://www.newkerala.com/news/newsplus/worldnews-63404.html#.UCOF9qHiZwI :)

There is an article in to-days's T2 about the same restaurant ... location mentiones is Park Mansion, Park Street

Hard Rock Kafe is also slated for a Park Street store (other than Spencers Galleria). AFAIK, it is supposed to open @ Park Mansions arcade, next to the Donut Baker shop. A hi class restaurant called VEDA (a chain by designer Rohit Bal) is also gearing up for opening @ Park Mansions, the third one after Mumbai & Delhi.

YES...Veda opens today(10.8.12) :D

kickass interiors :banana:
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4002/vedakolkata.jpg

http://www.indiablooms.com/LifestyleDetailsPage/2012/lifestyleDetails080812b.php

Veda is boring and way to expensive...atleast here in Delhi...

Is there any million sq.ft mall (under-construction) in the city??

Is there any million sq.ft mall (under-construction) in the city??

No. There are 2 million+ sq ft mall supposed to come up, Forum Park View @ EM Bypass, next to PC Chandra gardens, & Epicentre mall by Virtuous Retail @ New Town AA IIB. Neither has started constructions yet.

Sahara takes retail plunge

Sahara India plans to open 100 outlets in Bengal by October as part of its country-wide retail foray.

Over the next five years, it plans to expand to Bangladesh through a joint venture.

More (http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120814/jsp/business/story_15854034.jsp)

What happened to kolkata? :( where cities like Banalore, pune,Chennai are flooded by swanky upmarket malls in every alternative moths, but in Kolkata we have forgotten when we last saw a mall opening (Mani square in 2008) . Bangalore saw 4-5 malls opening in last 5-6 months alone like Orion mall, Phoenix market city, meenakshi mall and last week its Inorbit mall bangalore. Same for Pune too, Malls like Koregaon park plaza, Phoenix market city, Amanora town centre mall opened very recently. And various malls are in construction stage in those cities. Small cities like pune emerges having more malls than kolkata. So where kolkata stands now i have doubts :( because Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well.

What happened to kolkata? :( where cities like Banalore, pune,Chennai are flooded by swanky upmarket malls in every alternative moths, but in Kolkata we have forgotten when we last saw a mall opening (Mani square in 2008) . Bangalore saw 4-5 malls opening in last 5-6 months alone like Orion mall, Phoenix market city, meenakshi mall and last week its Inorbit mall bangalore. Same for Pune too, Malls like Koregaon park plaza, Phoenix market city, Amanora town centre mall opened very recently. And various malls are in construction stage in those cities. Small cities like pune emerges having more malls than kolkata. So where kolkata stands now i have doubts :( because Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well.

Hey no. The last mall to be opened in Kolkata was Avani Riverside(late 2011).
Also, a number of malls are in their advanced stages of construction. Most of them will be open either by this year end or by early next year.

1.Spencers Galleria
2.Acropolis
3.DLF Galleria
4.Unitech Downtown
5.Diamond City North
6.Lake Mall

@arnab_skyscraper

Salute to your knowledge depth on your words - Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well

People in Bengaluru,Pune,Chennai,Mumbai,Gurgaon,Noida,Faridabad,Hyderabad have flocked there due to growth of IT & ITES sector mainly, from different parts of the country.
They don't have time to spend spare time with Kids playing in the ground.
Also the couples & lovebirds can't find enough privacy in Gardens.There is also dearth of Gardens & open spaces.All open spaces are taken over by Land-sharks for Real estate development.
Moreover,people are unable to find space to spend their extra money.Sometimes these are black money also.Hence,Malls are the only place to spoil the money.
A techy guy of 22/23 yrs having enough money,sometimes.He don't have any family burden or responsibilities.So he spend these extra money(after spending on rent,food,transport etc) in Malls/Night clubs/Pubs etc.....

I'm giving you all one example.THINK OF IT.

Till date the most number of OLYMPIC medals brought by Two Universities - OXFORD UNIVERSITY,CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

What happened to kolkata? :( where cities like Banalore, pune,Chennai are flooded by swanky upmarket malls in every alternative moths, but in Kolkata we have forgotten when we last saw a mall opening (Mani square in 2008) . Bangalore saw 4-5 malls opening in last 5-6 months alone like Orion mall, Phoenix market city, meenakshi mall and last week its Inorbit mall bangalore. Same for Pune too, Malls like Koregaon park plaza, Phoenix market city, Amanora town centre mall opened very recently. And various malls are in construction stage in those cities. Small cities like pune emerges having more malls than kolkata. So where kolkata stands now i have doubts :( because Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well.


FYI, After Mani Square in 2008, Kolkata has witnessed opening of several destination malls, City Centre NT & Forum Courtyard in 2010, Axis Mall in 2011, Avani Riverside in 2012 & smaller malls like La Vida & Downtown Mall in Salt lake.

No need to have any doubts or draw any comparisons or conclusions. In Bangalore, all those 5 malls which opened recently were simultaneously under construction, last year. Similarly, At least a dozen malls are under different stages of Construction in Kolkata & the city will see them all opening doors in 2013. With 21 operational malls (medium & large sized), & about 12 more by 2013/14, the number of malls & mall space in Kolkata is & will be much more than Chennai or Pune & close to Bangalore.

And Regd your observation "Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city, and it elucidates the growth of any city as well", advise you to check out Economic parameters that adds to or define a city's GDP.
MALLS ARE JUST ONE OF THE NUMEROUS WAYS MEASURING THAT GDP, RATHER SPENDING OF MONEY & DISTRIBUTING THAT GDP.

Kolkata mall scenario, (particularly for arnab, who seems very much obsessed with malls)

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5830/kolkatamalls.jpg

Kolkata mall scenario, (particularly for arnab, who seems very much obsessed with malls)



Nice compilation samrat.

Kolkata mall scenario, (particularly for arnab, who seems very much obsessed with malls)



Samrat da always ready with his stock. :banana:
Kothae chile ustad?? :tongue2:

Btw, @samrat_m there is one more mall @Barasat. It has CCD, and a plex.
Its name is City Mall

Btw, @samrat_m there is one more mall @Barasat. It has CCD, and a plex.
Its name is City Mall

Its Jaya Multiplex

@Samrat, Yes I have forgotten to mention the two malls like Axis and City centre NT, & Riverside mall is in Howrah , its not counted as a Kolkata mall. Whatever last mall opening in kolkata is Axis , which opened in 2010 april. Downtown is not a proper mall as its only having one multiplex and bigbazar. Forum courtyard is a extension of forum.So 2 years have gone still we didnt see any proper mall opening. Do you count 22 camac street or frot knox as malls? If you count them then Blore , mumbai have hundred of such constructions.is nt it?

@arnab_skyscraper

Salute to your knowledge depth on your words - Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well

People in Bengaluru,Pune,Chennai,Mumbai,Gurgaon,Noida,Faridabad,Hyderabad have flocked there due to growth of IT & ITES sector mainly, from different parts of the country.
They don't have time to spend spare time with Kids playing in the ground.
Also the couples & lovebirds can't find enough privacy in Gardens.There is also dearth of Gardens & open spaces.All open spaces are taken over by Land-sharks for Real estate development.
Moreover,people are unable to find space to spend their extra money.Sometimes these are black money also.Hence,Malls are the only place to spoil the money.
A techy guy of 22/23 yrs having enough money,sometimes.He don't have any family burden or responsibilities.So he spend these extra money(after spending on rent,food,transport etc) in Malls/Night clubs/Pubs etc.....

I'm giving you all one example.THINK OF IT.

Till date the most number of OLYMPIC medals brought by Two Universities - OXFORD UNIVERSITY,CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY@shubhendu, What u wanted to say its not clear at all, yes ofcourse malls are the representative of GDP of any city, when incomes rise, people have extra money to splurge then only malls could be successful. if its not then tell me why any world class city having more malls than us? so rather You think twice on it & dont talk nonsense like this :) :)

Its Jaya Multiplex

yeo bwoy... :rock:

here comes Didi's mall...

Mamata plans mall to push rural retail dreams

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Mamata-plans-mall-to-push-rural-retail-dreams/articleshow/15595048.cms

The proposed mall, off EM Bypass at Bantala, will be set up by the West Bengal Agro Industries Development Corporation. The mall will set up backward linkages with the proposed 370 kisan mundis that the chief minister has already announced.

The Corporation has already received three expression of interest (EOI) on it from private players, including a new-age bank, to assist it. Corporation chairperson Rajiv Bandopadhyay said: "The chief minister has directed us to complete this project. The geographical location of the proposed hub is such that it will cater to North 24-Parganas, South 24-Parganas and Kolkata. Vegetable and fruit retailers and wholesalers will be provided shops here. So, along with a normal consumer, wholesale traders will benefit. In addition, there will be cold-storage which will allow stocking the perishable commodities. Transportation for farmers, bank outlets to deliver Kisan Credit Card will all be there under one roof. We intend to send the complete proposal to the chief minister soon for her advice and approval."

Malls are the representatives of the gdp of any city , and it elucidates the growth of any city as well.

If malls are representatives of gdp of a city the many African cities are better off than most of our cities as they have more malls than our cities, if you compare the population.

If malls are representatives of gdp of a city the many African cities are better off than most of our cities as they have more malls than our cities, if you compare the population.
which african cities u r talking about? gimme link.

which african cities u r talking about? gimme link.

Do you think that everything can be found on the internet and also any thing that you find in the internet is always true.

Do you think that everything can be found on the internet and also any thing that you find in the internet is always true.No comments :lol:

But if really want the link then try this one
http://www.visituganda.com:7080/destinations/central/kampala/?destination=Shopping%20Centres
or this one
http://www.ugandaonline.net/news/view/12187/kampala_now_flooded_with_shopping_malls

But if really want the link then try this one
http://www.visituganda.com:7080/destinations/central/kampala/?destination=Shopping%20Centres
or this one
http://www.ugandaonline.net/news/view/12187/kampala_now_flooded_with_shopping_malls Rofl, These two links dont depict your point, nywayz i give up :nuts::lol: , You can Say african cities like Casablanca, or Cairo having more malls than us, its only because these two are the most attractive tourist destinations, nywayz rather discussing all thse irrelevant things , lets discuss some constructive stuffs :)

@ Arnab
Malls are just one of the ways of contributing to or representing a city's GDP & NOT THE ONLY WAY. Residential Real Estate Industry is a major growth driver of GDP, because that's where the largest chunk of money is spent. Do you have any idea how fast "Luxury properties" are being sold off in Kolkata?? Hospitality, Retail, and various other parameters define a city's GDP, other than Banking (CDR in banks) & Economic parameters. So, there's nothing to create any hoo-hah if Kolkata didn't see any mall come up in one year. And nothing much will the GDP be affected when 10 malls come up in 2013.
When people have money they may not necessarily go only to a mall to spend it. They can buy stuff from standalone big retail outlets located on streets. They may go to standalone restaurants to enjoy a dinner or go to a 5* hotel for that matter. Guess what, they might go for a vacation abroad. There are thousand ways of spending money without going to a mall & it entirely depends on the whims & fancies of the person.
I agree with u that more malls give more options to the masses to spend, but it is not a decisive benchmarking of GDP. In earlier days, when modern malls were not there (mall culture made an entry into India in the late 90's; they first originated in the late 60's in US/Europe)), didn't people go to shop or eat out or spend money?? When malls were not there didn't our cities have any economic measurement of GDP?? Think about it.

BTW, I hope u are aware that Kolkata has the 3rd largest Nominal GDP in the country (valued @ around $160 billion), after Mumbai & Delhi as per last reports published in 2010. It was way ahead of Bangalore (4th in the list @ $85 billion).

Here is the link
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=81033440&postcount=187
I will advise u to go through this article/report published here a year back, to understand that there are various nomenclature (type) of malls. Even New Market in Kolkata or Spencer Plaza in Chennai are a category of mall. Fort Knox is definitely a small sized jewellery mall (a category of speciality mall) & I dont think Mumbai/ Bangalore has anything similar to it. Riverside Mall is of course considered a mall of Kolkata unless one categorises Howrah out of Kolkata, which generally no one does. Last year no malls opened because, as I told you, several ones are simultaneously U/C. I hope u will be delighted when 10 malls open in Kolkata in 2013, and will have nothing to complain about.

I hope you have heard of the term called 'mixed use' development. It is for those properties which is a blend of two or more of the following - Commercial (office space), Retail (shops), F& B (food options), Entertainment (multiplex, gaming) or Hospitality (hotels etc.). Thousands of such properties have been developed in India in the past decade & several in Kolkata as well, while many are under constructions. In such cases, where Retail, F&B & Entertainment options occupy majority of the space, then it is dubbed as a "Mall with office spaces". OTOH, if office spaces are more, it is classified as a "Commercial Building with retail spaces". 22 Camac Street is a property where 70% of the space is occupied by Retailers & F&B options, 30% being office spaces. So it is classified as a Mall in any website you'll find on the net. The only thing it doesn't have is a multiplex, which is not a perquisite for any mall. Mumbai/Bangalore have many Commercial building with retail spaces, & so does Kolkata but not many Malls with office spaces. There are many buildings in Kolkata which are of commercial nature with retail options but I haven't included them in the list. Some upcoming projects like Woodburn Central, Unitech Chambers, Arcadia Central all fall in this category.

Gurgaon gonna get country's biggest mall of 4 million sqft, as bigger as Dubai mall & one of the biggest malls in the World :) Great news indeed :)



http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-08-23/news/33342300_1_multi-brand-single-brand-quality-malls

Kolkata has the 3rd largest Nominal GDP in the country (valued @ around $160 billion), after Mumbai & Delhi as per last reports published in 2010. It was way ahead of Bangalore (4th in the list @ $85 billion).

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Nice stuff Samrta. I was looking at some GDP numbers and posting here because it is relevant. GDP estimates do change depending on what parameters various research orgs use.

Here's one from McKinsey&Company. In their global cities of future they have 30 Indian cities. Kolkata's GDP is fourth highest after Bangalore. In per capita terms it is low although not that low from various other cities. The total GDP ranks don't change in 2025. But Bangalore surges past Kolkata in per capita GDP. This is where the state government has to step in and make sure that the economic growth rate of Kolkata is increased substantially from now on.

However there are a few surprises in here. Patna is ahead of several cities. Kanpur makes it to the list, Lucknow doesn't for some strange reason. No Gurgaon either. But Faridabad is there. Kerala and Maharashtra have the largest representation. Ahmedabad and Chennai have similar per capita as Kolkata and they don't seem to grow that well either. Delhi is not as rich as Goa or Chandigarh. Several other cities are richer and even Patna is richer in per capita terms. Eastern India has just two cities. Thane is missing but Vasai is there. Sounds a bit strange.

Graphic:

http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/mgi/research/urbanization/urban_world_cities_and_the_rise_of_the_consuming_class

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6474/globalcitiesindia.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/globalcitiesindia.jpg/)

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@ Arnab
Malls are just one of the ways of contributing to or representing a city's GDP & NOT THE ONLY WAY. Residential Real Estate Industry is a major growth driver of GDP, because that's where the largest chunk of money is spent. Do you have any idea how fast "Luxury properties" are being sold off in Kolkata?? Hospitality, Retail, and various other parameters define a city's GDP, other than Banking (CDR in banks) & Economic parameters. So, there's nothing to create any hoo-hah if Kolkata didn't see any mall come up in one year. And nothing much will the GDP be affected when 10 malls come up in 2013.
When people have money they may not necessarily go only to a mall to spend it. They can buy stuff from standalone big retail outlets located on streets. They may go to standalone restaurants to enjoy a dinner or go to a 5* hotel for that matter. Guess what, they might go for a vacation abroad. There are thousand ways of spending money without going to a mall & it entirely depends on the whims & fancies of the person.
I agree with u that more malls give more options to the masses to spend, but it is not a decisive benchmarking of GDP. In earlier days, when modern malls were not there (mall culture made an entry into India in the late 90's; they first originated in the late 60's in US/Europe)), didn't people go to shop or eat out or spend money?? When malls were not there didn't our cities have any economic measurement of GDP?? Think about it.

BTW, I hope u are aware that Kolkata has the 3rd largest Nominal GDP in the country (valued @ around $160 billion), after Mumbai & Delhi as per last reports published in 2010. It was way ahead of Bangalore (4th in the list @ $85 billion).

Here is the link
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=81033440&postcount=187
I will advise u to go through this article/report published here a year back, to understand that there are various nomenclature (type) of malls. Even New Market in Kolkata or Spencer Plaza in Chennai are a category of mall. Fort Knox is definitely a small sized jewellery mall (a category of speciality mall) & I dont think Mumbai/ Bangalore has anything similar to it. Riverside Mall is of course considered a mall of Kolkata unless one categorises Howrah out of Kolkata, which generally no one does. Last year no malls opened because, as I told you, several ones are simultaneously U/C. I hope u will be delighted when 10 malls open in Kolkata in 2013, and will have nothing to complain about.

I hope you have heard of the term called 'mixed use' development. It is for those properties which is a blend of two or more of the following - Commercial (office space), Retail (shops), F& B (food options), Entertainment (multiplex, gaming) or Hospitality (hotels etc.). Thousands of such properties have been developed in India in the past decade & several in Kolkata as well, while many are under constructions. In such cases, where Retail, F&B & Entertainment options occupy majority of the space, then it is dubbed as a "Mall with office spaces". OTOH, if office spaces are more, it is classified as a "Commercial Building with retail spaces". 22 Camac Street is a property where 70% of the space is occupied by Retailers & F&B options, 30% being office spaces. So it is classified as a Mall in any website you'll find on the net. The only thing it doesn't have is a multiplex, which is not a perquisite for any mall. Mumbai/Bangalore have many Commercial building with retail spaces, & so does Kolkata but not many Malls with office spaces. There are many buildings in Kolkata which are of commercial nature with retail options but I haven't included them in the list. Some upcoming projects like Woodburn Central, Unitech Chambers, Arcadia Central all fall in this category.

Nominal GDP isn't the only thing to look at. One thing to look at is how many jobs there are registered on various job sites for Kolkata and for Bangalore. If GDP is the only metric, Maharashtra and UP are the biggest and second biggest economies of India. Does it make them the best and second states of India in terms of economic development? I wouldn't say so. :)

Nominal GDP isn't the only thing to look at. One thing to look at is how many jobs there are registered on various job sites for Kolkata and for Bangalore. If GDP is the only metric, Maharashtra and UP are the biggest and second biggest economies of India. Does it make them the best and second states of India in terms of economic development? I wouldn't say so. :)

If Kolkata has 14 million people with a per capita that is equal to Ahmedabad or Chennai it should be able to support several large format malls. So Kolkata has both the numbers and potentially the money. But the consumer habits may not be for cultural reasons support mall hopping. And there are political reasons. Anti development parties in their political speeches tend to demonize malls to buy votes. It is politically sold as a place where only rich can go and buy. Not the poor. So instead of making policies which make the poor earn more and thus be able to go mall shoppimg they go around yelling "down with the malls". One of the big rumours floated by anti development forces was that malls, discos and beauty parlours were going to come up in the land acquired for large factories.

The other problem in India is we don't have malls as big as what you see in Bangkok or Dubai or Singapore. Our malls are pretty 'kutty' in size and even the big ones aren't as big ones abroad. However, malls are nice but what I have noticed is that there is a lot of window shopping that goes on. Only foodcourts seem to be full in most malls. In some Chennai malls, the lack of training of staff members was so obvious. The costs in some cases are too high.

Nice stuff Samrta. I was looking at some GDP numbers and posting here because it is relevant. GDP estimates do change depending on what parameters various research orgs use.

Here's one from McKinsey&Company. In their global cities of future they have 30 Indian cities. Kolkata's GDP is fourth highest after Bangalore. In per capita terms it is low although not that low from various other cities. The total GDP ranks don't change in 2025. But Bangalore surges past Kolkata in per capita GDP. This is where the state government has to step in and make sure that the economic growth rate of Kolkata is increased substantially from now on.

However there are a few surprises in here. Patna is ahead of several cities. Kanpur makes it to the list, Lucknow doesn't for some strange reason. No Gurgaon either. But Faridabad is there. Kerala and Maharashtra have the largest representation. Ahmedabad and Chennai have similar per capita as Kolkata and they don't seem to grow that well either. Delhi is not as rich as Goa or Chandigarh. Several other cities are richer and even Patna is richer in per capita terms. Eastern India has just two cities. Thane is missing but Vasai is there. Sounds a bit strange.

Graphic:

http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/mgi/research/urbanization/urban_world_cities_and_the_rise_of_the_consuming_class

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6474/globalcitiesindia.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/globalcitiesindia.jpg/)

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Nice compact report, Sun, though as u mentioned, the parameters of estimates were rather intriguing & interesting. Nice to see some tier II & III cities in the list. Interesting to note was the projected estimates of the big 8 cities, which seemed predictable enough, as the population takes its toll on the per capita GDP figures. No Hyderabad or Gurgaon/Noida in the list was a revealing news.

I have a belief that the projected per capita GDP of Kolkata for 2025, will hover around 15 & not 12. I'm trying to find some latest such reports.

Accha, there was a proposed mall alongwith Westin hotel and The "V". Any progress on that?
It was'nt mentioned in samrat da's list. :ohno:
I remember someone saying that it will be built on the lines of Select Citywalk(Delhi)

Accha, there was a proposed mall alongwith Westin hotel and The "V". Any progress on that?
It was'nt mentioned in samrat da's list. :ohno:
I remember someone saying that it will be built on the lines of Select Citywalk(Delhi)

I think the mall is under construction. Check at Google earth.

Onkar opens Kolkata’s first ever designer apparel studio




nkar Group, launched Kolkata’s first ever customized designer apparel studio at 26C Lake View Road in the propitious presence of Ace designers Agnimitra Paul, Shantanu Goenka and the veteran actor, Sandhya Roy. The exquisite and trendy designs were gracefully flaunted by the renowned city model, Satarupa Pyne.
Having earned a reputation for being the largest producers of digital prints on silk in India, the flagship store of the Onkar group happens to be the only all digital retail store in India, providing a wide repertoire of Ethnic, Indo-western, Party wear and Bridal collection, along with trendy and chic accessories.

Its claim to fame is directly catering to the needs of the customers offering exquisite designs and high levels of customization. The store embraces collections ranging from Rs. 1000- 60,000. It also has the credential of showcasing designer Shantanu Goenka’s collection under the tagline “Design by Shantanu Goenka”.

As the garment decoration market has matured, so has the demand for one stop shopping. In today’s competitive market it is important to maximize potential with every client. The digital store provides consumers a fun and engaging point of purchase. The apparel studio sources its designs from across the globe and has tie-ups with renowned design houses in Italy like Avant Garde, Collezioni di Como and Bernini, Post studio, Studio 33.

From India it sources its designs from Delhi and Mumbai. To maintain exclusivity, the company patents the designs developed by the external designers. Besides, the company has an in-house design team in Kolkata. On the customization end, the studio claims that it can convert any memory into a digital print.

Bring your photograph to the studio and you could walk away with a pair of curtains, bedding or cushion cover with the image imprinted on it. The company has recently added ladies shoes, handbags and junk jewellery to its array of products. Its initial success in Kolkata has also prompted the company to carry the concept to other metros in India and also expand its reach abroad.

Mr. Gagan Goenka, Managing Director, Onkar Group, said “The day to day life in India, especially the life in the city of joy, has inspired the creations of Onkar. Onkar Group is ready to bring a revolutionized change to current fashion needs. The group’s first media venture, a regional Bengali News Channel is also on the anvil.”

Onkar is targeting mainly the premium and niche clientele. Their USP lies in the complete product; right from the inception of the creative work that boasts of its exclusive designs, patterns or printing not to be found anywhere in India.

Every piece of work can be personalized as per the client requirement as they truly deliver what one can perceive. The elegantly trendy brand with designs, bolder, outlandish and daring – both in colors and concepts, introduces Indians to a concept they had never before set their eyes upon.


Onkar Group


Source- http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=115441

X-posting from Kolkata economy thread, posted by niljee.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/retailing/kolkata-highest-revenue-grossing-markets-ationally-for-future-group-spencers-kfc-pantaloons-others/articleshow/16345504.cms

Kolkata highest revenue-grossing market nationally for Future Group, Spencer's, KFC, Pantaloons, others

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-16345526,width-310,resizemode-4/kishore-biyani.jpg
Kolkata has been one of the best kept secrets in modern retailing. Consumption in the city is actually much more stable than in other metros.... And there is high level of festival-linked purchases throughout the year: Kishore Biyani, Future Group CEO

KOLKATA: So what if West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee fights tooth and nail against foreign investment in retail, Kolkata has emerged a true city of joy for big retailers and fast-food chains since she came to power.

Kolkata has become one of the highest revenue-grossing markets nationally for Future Group, Spencer's, KFC and Pantaloons among others over the past 12-8 months, much to the surprise of several marketers.

Check this out. Spencer's Retail, Pantaloons and Future Group's Home Town have their top-selling outlets in Kolkata, and it's the top-performing market for American chicken fries-and-burger chain KFC despite Delhi and Mumbai having double the number of outlets.

"Kolkata has been one of the best kept secrets in modern retailing," says Kishore Biyani, CEO, Future Group. "Consumption in Kolkata is much more stable than in other metros where it goes through ups and downs. And there is high level of festival-linked purchases throughout the year," he says.

The retail baron is so impressed that he has decided to debut all new retail formats in Kolkata.

Tarun Lal, general manager at KFC India, says Kolkata has also taken a liking to its Zinger burgers and chicken fries, and the chain plans to expand its presence in the region significantly.

Analysts attribute the Kolkata retail phenomenon to the growth in employment in sectors like BPO, IT and services sector, and the consumer's rising aspirations.

Recent employment surveys have shown comparatively robust employment growth in Kolkata. A recent Manpower employment survey, for example, highlighted maximum employment growth in the East, while it declined in the North and South.

Devangshu Dutta, CEO of retail consultancy Third Eyesight, says the perception that consumers in Kolkata are more price conscious than others has changed completely. "Consumers have evolved with high aspiration level," he says.

"Another factor which is creating such high sales per outlet is the lower penetration level for some of the retailers in Kolkata as compared to other cities," he adds.

Retailers say adoption of modern trade in Kolkata is rising at the fastest pace across India. Spencer's Retail Executive Director (Marketing) Sanjay Gupta quotes Nielsen data to say modern trade adoption in Kolkata has grown by 21% over last year. The share of modern trade in FMCG sales is 12.5% in Kolkata against national average of 9.2%, he adds.

Chains such as Home Town and Mainland China say the average billing size or purchase value in the city is 6%-10% higher than other places.

Anjan Chatterjee, managing director at Speciality Restaurants, which operates Mainlan China, says consumers in Kolkata tend to order higher value cuisine like whole Bhekti and tiger prawns, which pushes up the average billing. "Eating out has become a ritual with the younger consumers in the city," he says.

Vikram Bakshi, McDonald's joint venture partner for North and East, rues Kolkata has only five McDonald's outlets. "A lot of our growth plan got delayed due to slower mall development. Hence, we are now looking at high streets locations with plans to grow our presence 4-5 times in next couple of years," he says.

Happy Retailing :)

^^ Looks like Kolkata has been a silent performer all this while amidst its overhyped counterparts. :cheers:

^^yep and the reporting is absolutely correct. Retail culture in Kol z gaining heights, because mostly people (18-35 group) prefer to shop from these one stop shops. Reason z simple, "everything z under one roof"..also u can get branded item, and an overall disc in the final bill..

Hope that after this news there would be a rise in the retail stores and also the competition will rise subsequently :)

^^ Both retail and real estate is in a steadily upward trend for last few years. The number of premium luxury apartments being sold is an indicative that Kolkata market has grown manifold. :cheers:

Just an update. The mall at Diamond City North (Nagerbazar) has been named as Diamond Plaza. Their anchor store Pantaloons is opening in mid September. They have distributed pamphlets in the neighbourhood giving inaugural discounts. A quick recap on the project-

Project Name - Diamond Plaza Mall, Kolkata
Location - Kolkata, India
Client - Diamond Group
BUA - 0.35 million sft
Value - Rs. 60 Crores
Description - Structure comprises of 2 basements and G4 shopping mall and 5 no. halls multiplex on 5th & 6th floor.

^^
Good update, Rajarshi.
A 3.5 lakh sq ft mall (approx same size as CCNT) with a 5 screen INOX is welcome there. Pantaloons opens their 7th store in the city, the number is just after Mumbai with 8 stores.

Ei to shobe shuru. This is just the beginning of a watershed year in Mall development in Kolkata as 2012-13 will see around a dozen of them, a record of sorts for anywhere in India.

^^
Good update, Rajarshi.
A 3.5 lakh sq ft mall (approx same size as CCNT) with a 5 screen INOX is welcome there. Pantaloons opens their 7th store in the city, the number is just after Mumbai with 8 stores.

Ei to shobe shuru. This is just the beginning of a watershed year in Mall development in Kolkata as 2012-13 will see around a dozen of them, a record of sorts for anywhere in India.

North Kolkata can absorb many more malls. I saw KFC, Pantaloons and Bata board on the Diamond Plaza mall.

^^
Good update, Rajarshi.
A 3.5 lakh sq ft mall (approx same size as CCNT) with a 5 screen INOX is welcome there. Pantaloons opens their 7th store in the city, the number is just after Mumbai with 8 stores.

Ei to shobe shuru. This is just the beginning of a watershed year in Mall development in Kolkata as 2012-13 will see around a dozen of them, a record of sorts for anywhere in India.

yaaay :banana:
oh, and its a 5screen PVR, not Inox.

^^
Good update, Rajarshi.
A 3.5 lakh sq ft mall (approx same size as CCNT) with a 5 screen INOX is welcome there. Pantaloons opens their 7th store in the city, the number is just after Mumbai with 8 stores.

Ei to shobe shuru. This is just the beginning of a watershed year in Mall development in Kolkata as 2012-13 will see around a dozen of them, a record of sorts for anywhere in India.



Mumbai has 11 Pantaloons stores. :)

But I'm waiting for Central. Donno when they will outlets at Kolkata.:ohno:

North Kolkata can absorb many more malls. I saw KFC, Pantaloons and Bata board on the Diamond Plaza mall.

Of the malls coming up within 2014, 6 of them are supposedly in the North. Of these, Uptown Mall in B T Road, is tentatively held up. Varnaparichay (9.0 lakh sqft) & Diamond Plaza (3.5 lakh sqft) are the big ones. Panthapadap Mall @ Madhyamgram, Ozone Mall @ VIP Road & Junction Mall @ Barasat are Medium Sized Ones (within 2.0 lakh sqft).

New Town will see 3 malls - DLF Galleria (5.0 lakh sqft), Downtown (4.0 lakh sqft) & a smaller one Centrus Mall (< 2.0 lakh sqft).

The big ones will happen in South Kolkata - Spencers Galleria (7.5 lakh), Acropolis (4.0 lakh), Wood Square (3.5 lakh), Genexx Mall (2.5 lakh) & Lake Mall (2.5 lakh).

Central Kolkata will see a revamped Globe Mall (1.5 lakh sqft).

Just an update. The mall at Diamond City North (Nagerbazar) has been named as Diamond Plaza. Their anchor store Pantaloons is opening in mid September. They have distributed pamphlets in the neighbourhood giving inaugural discounts. A quick recap on the project-

Project Name - Diamond Plaza Mall, Kolkata
Location - Kolkata, India
Client - Diamond Group
BUA - 0.35 million sft
Value - Rs. 60 Crores
Description - Structure comprises of 2 basements and G4 shopping mall and 5 no. halls multiplex on 5th & 6th floor.

has it opened yet??
however PVR is yet to open i guess..

Of the malls coming up within 2014, 6 of them are supposedly in the North. Of these, Uptown Mall in B T Road, is tentatively held up. Varnaparichay (9.0 lakh sqft) & Diamond Plaza (3.5 lakh sqft) are the big ones. Panthapadap Mall @ Madhyamgram, Ozone Mall @ VIP Road & Junction Mall @ Barasat are Medium Sized Ones (within 2.0 lakh sqft).

New Town will see 3 malls - DLF Galleria (5.0 lakh sqft), Downtown (4.0 lakh sqft) & a smaller one Centrus Mall (< 2.0 lakh sqft).

The big ones will happen in South Kolkata - Spencers Galleria (7.5 lakh), Acropolis (4.0 lakh), Wood Square (3.5 lakh), Genexx Mall (2.5 lakh) & Lake Mall (2.5 lakh).

Central Kolkata will see a revamped Globe Mall (1.5 lakh sqft).

ALL THESE WILL COME UP IN 2013??? :eek2:
Btw, Lake mall will see the entry of a new brand of Multiplex "Fun Cinemas"

has it opened yet??
however PVR is yet to open i guess..

not yet, fitouts are in progress.
PVR will open later.

ALL THESE WILL COME UP IN 2013??? :eek2:
Btw, Lake mall will see the entry of a new brand of Multiplex "Fun Cinemas"

Yup. New entrants include Fun cinemas in Lake Mall and Cinepolis in Acropolis.
btw is DLF galleria getting a plex?

But Lake Mall and Barnaparichay are taking a hell lot of time to complete. Any renders available for Genexx mall?

Yup. New entrants include Fun cinemas in Lake Mall and Cinepolis in Acropolis.
btw is DLF galleria getting a plex?

wish that DLF mall comes up with a plex...if so, then mst probably it would be DT Cinemas...
Other than these, have heard that Cinemax might open up a plex at SL beside 9# tank!
Also, it would be good, if in near future IMAX reopens in Kol :)

But Lake Mall and Barnaparichay are taking a hell lot of time to complete. Any renders available for Genexx mall?

Lake Mall might just finish in 2013..
Will Barnaparichay have a plex in it??
Genexx mall is progressing fast. It might cum up with a plex...

Will Barnaparichay have a plex in it??


Barnaparichay was originally planned as a book mall, dunno about the plex. But, IMO it should have a plex, otherwise a 9.0lakh sq ft mall without a plex would look weird.
samrat da can enlighten us about this.

Hun, lot of actions expected in retail front in next year !!

Barnaparichay was originally planned as a book mall, dunno about the plex. But, IMO it should have a plex, otherwise a 9.0million sq ft mall without a plex would look weird.
samrat da can enlighten us about this.

9 million sq ft deserves not 1 but 2 plexes....ITS HUGE!!

^^
9 lakh is .9 million
you can guess from the fact that South Cith mall is about 6 lakh or .6 million sq.feet. So, 9 million sq.feet can accommoate 15 mallls of the size of South City mall:)

^^
9 lakh is .9 million
you can guess from the fact that South Cith mall is about 6 lakh or .6 million sq.feet. So, 9 million sq.feet can accommoate 15 mallls of the size of South City mall:)

9 million sq ft deserves not 1 but 2 plexes....ITS HUGE!!

My bad..sorry, what I meant was 9 lakh square feet.
And 6lakh square feet is the GLA of South City. Its TLA is 1 million sq ft.

Yes my dear. I knew that you have taken lakh as million
In absence of mind. I forgot to acknowledge that.

My bad..sorry, what I meant was 9 lakh square feet.
And 6lakh square feet is the GLA of South City. Its TLA is 1 million sq ft.

hmmm...but 9 lakhs o kichu kom na...its big enough..

Exact figures for South City Mall

SBA/BUA (Super Built-up area) - 1.02 million sq ft (10,20,000 sq ft).
GLA (Gross Leasable area) - 6.25 lakh sq ft (6,25,000 sq ft)
Parking Plaza - 3.25 lakh sq ft (3,25,000 sq ft)
Non Leasable Spaces (includes stairways, lifts, toilets etc) - 70,000 sq ft.

South City'r parking plazar ja size tate ekta bhalo mall toiri hoye jabe.
:)

Diamond Plaza Mall
Jessore Road, Nagerbazar

The Latest opening in the Mall circuit of Kolkata. The first Mall to come up in the Northern Core of the city, almost 12 years since the 1st modern day mall of Kolkata came up.

Notable tenants till now
Anchors - Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Max
Mini Anchors - Reliance Digital, Reliance Footprint
F&B - KFC, CCD, Subway

http://imageshack.us/a/img717/9529/diamondplazamall.jpg

And next in line, to open soon, another landmark complex in New Town
DLF 'The Galleria' Mall cum Commercial complex - currently fit outs in progress

http://imageshack.us/a/img94/3433/dlfgalleria1.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img89/65/dlfgalleria2.jpg

Diamond Plaza Mall
Jessore Road, Nagerbazar

The Latest opening in the Mall circuit of Kolkata. The first Mall to come up in the Northern Core of the city, almost 12 years since the 1st modern day mall of Kolkata came up.

Notable tenants till now
Anchors - Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Max
Mini Anchors - Reliance Digital, Reliance Footprint
F&B - KFC, CCD, Subway

http://imageshack.us/a/img717/9529/diamondplazamall.jpg

I think KFC changed their plans. Instead of opening a standalone outlet in Lake Town (1.2kms away), they opened it here, where they would have a greater catchment. Still, looking forward to visit this in November-December.

Any brands finalised for Dlf?

Pantaloons opened its seventh store at Diamond plaza yesterday itself :) And Barnaporichoy Will have a 7 screen Multiplex by 'Big Cinemas'

Pantaloons opened its seventh store at Diamond plaza yesterday itself :) And Barnaporichoy Will have a 7 screen Multiplex by 'Big Cinemas'

:cheers:

Diamond Plaza Mall
Jessore Road, Nagerbazar

:cheers: :pepper:


F&B - KFC, CCD, Subway

ei 3te dekhi sob jaigai thake...:D

Pantaloons opened its seventh store at Diamond plaza yesterday itself :) And Barnaporichoy Will have a 7 screen Multiplex by 'Big Cinemas'

the 7th store is opening today @12pm :)
Btw, r u sure about BP, that t wud hv 7 screen plex?

Diamond Plaza Mall
Jessore Road, Nagerbazar

The Latest opening in the Mall circuit of Kolkata. The first Mall to come up in the Northern Core of the city, almost 12 years since the 1st modern day mall of Kolkata came up.

Notable tenants till now
Anchors - Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Max
Mini Anchors - Reliance Digital, Reliance Footprint
F&B - KFC, CCD, Subway

http://imageshack.us/a/img717/9529/diamondplazamall.jpg

:cheers::cheers:Puja Gift for North Kolkatans.

the 7th store is opening today @12pm :)
Btw, r u sure about BP, that t wud hv 7 screen plex? No buddy It has opened yesterday as i got SMS alert from pantaloons, coz I'm a green card holder and I have read an article of confirmation from BIG cinemas. :)

No buddy It has opened yesterday as i got SMS alert from pantaloons, coz I'm a green card holder and I have read an article of confirmation from BIG cinemas. :)

I got an SMS from pantaloons saying the store will open on 16th.

Diamond Plaza Mall
Jessore Road, Nagerbazar

The Latest opening in the Mall circuit of Kolkata. The first Mall to come up in the Northern Core of the city, almost 12 years since the 1st modern day mall of Kolkata came up.

Notable tenants till now
Anchors - Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Max
Mini Anchors - Reliance Digital, Reliance Footprint
F&B - KFC, CCD, Subway



How many screens will it have, for malls to survive a multiplex is a must.

How many screens will it have, for malls to survive a multiplex is a must.

4...PVR

4...PVR

Na, 5 PVR

Na, 5 PVR

:okay:

Wow a 5 screen PVR will be great, where is the exact location of the mall?

Wow a 5 screen PVR will be great, where is the exact location of the mall?

Amar palli bus stop. Two stops before Nagerbazar, if u are approaching from Lake Town side.

Amar palli bus stop. Two stops before Nagerbazar, if u are approaching from Lake Town side.

Thanx samrat. :cheers:

Wow a 5 screen PVR will be great, where is the exact location of the mall?

auto route on Nagerbazar-Lake Town route..itz beside Shyamnagar PS..Diamond city North..also its just near the Dumdum park 4# tank...
within a mnth though this mall will also have a dedicated route, like SC and CCSL & CCNT

So Kishore Biyani and Nielsen had to say the following about Kolkata retails market....


"Kolkata has been one of the best kept secrets in modern retailing," says Kishore Biyani, CEO, Future Group. "Consumption in Kolkata is much more stable than in other metros where it goes through ups and downs. And there is high level of festival-linked purchases throughout the year," he says.

Retailers say adoption of modern trade in Kolkata is rising at the fastest pace across India. Spencer's Retail Executive Director (Marketing) Sanjay Gupta quotes Nielsen data to say modern trade adoption in Kolkata has grown by 21% over last year. The share of modern trade in FMCG sales is 12.5% in Kolkata against national average of 9.2%, he adds.



And Rakesh Biyani has to say this...which Biyani to believe?


Retail players are seeing great potential for growth in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Major retail players are seeing great potential for growth in Kolkata and some are planning to expand their presence in the city.

"West Bengal is a very important market for us. We are looking to continuously grow here. We plan five more stores, Big Bazaar and Brand Factory, this calendar year.

"Though Kolkata sales as compared to national average are quite low, it is a definitely a great market," Future Group Joint Managing Director Rakesh Biyani told PTI.

Another Future Group subsidiary, HomeTown, is also very positive on its Kolkata plans. Recently, after inaugurating its fourth store in the city, President of the home solutions provider Mark Ladham said people here are willing to spend in exchange for real value.

"We are really looking forward to consolidate in Kolkata. The political situation has not quite been a spoiler for us. Our stores are doing well. Not just the ones in Kolkata, but also the one in Siliguri," Ladham said.

Aditya Birla Retail Business Director and Head Pranab Barua said the company is studying locations and strategies to expand from its existing 25-plus stores bouquet.

"Looking at more 5-10 stores this calendar year...large and small formats...," he said.

The Group has presence across the country with around 500 food and grocery retail chains of 'More'.

Experts say soaring mall growth and more money in the hands of the people because of the boom in the IT and ITeS sector have also helped in attracting retail chains to the city.

According to a study, the city's retail appetite has been quiet in the first quarter of this fiscal, but is expanding at a steady pace.

Realty research firm Cushman & Wakefield has said Kolkata may see about 350,000 sq ft of fresh mall in the coming quarters.

Many local retailers preferred large format stores in locations like Gariahat while global players looked at malls, the study said.

Wood Square is almost ready. I heard from someone that it will be inaugurated on 30th Sept. I will try to click some pics tomorrow.

auto route on Nagerbazar-Lake Town route..itz beside Shyamnagar PS..Diamond city North..also its just near the Dumdum park 4# tank...
within a mnth though this mall will also have a dedicated route, like SC and CCSL & CCNT

Its Dum Dum Park tank no 3. You can take Bus no 221 (Golpark - Nagerbazar) and 219 (Nagerbazar - Howrah). From Ultadanga you can take an Auto till Lake Town (Jessore Rd) then change over to Nagerbazar auto.

Alternative: Get down at Belgachia metro and take an auto or bus going to nagerbazar. Get down at Diamond City Stop/ Shyamnagar

Front side:-
http://i.imgur.com/REoFI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nXump.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cHhww.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3mDW3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/v2mqe.jpg

Back side:-
http://i.imgur.com/XWV3n.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lyt3Q.jpg

Finishing touches are being given to the mall. They are also cleaning the place. It will be ready by end of this month.

I don't think there will be many up-market brands. But something is better than nothing. This will be the first large-format retail destination in this area (as far as I know).

^^ Has the big bazaar opened yet??

No not yet. Im hearing rumours that it will open on 30th.

Which Multiplex Will Be In Wood Square?

No not yet. Im hearing rumours that it will open on 30th.

:okay:

Which Multiplex Will Be In Wood Square?

Does'nt look like a mall with a plex.

It won't have a multiplex. Some say that the Ramakrishna Mission has opposed a multiplex to prevent their students from "coming under a bad influence".

If this is true, it is sad indeed. A case of the local economy being held hostage by outdated values.

Rajarhat City Centre II

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http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p551/abhijitghosh1/m_2012-09-08-101_zps5f0650ff.jpg

Inside view of the Diamond Plaza, Nagerbazaar

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p551/abhijitghosh1/m_2012-09-17-137_zps49ada5ae.jpg

^^:cheers:

Visited Diamond Plaza yesterday. A moderately sized mall. Has all formats of Pantaloons (Food Bazaar, FBB, Pantaloons, Hometown Express), Reliance (Reliance Digital, Reliance Footprint, Reliance Trends), Max, KFC, Bata. Last three are yet to open. Two levels of underground parking. Can hold about 100 cars and equal no. of two wheelers.

What surprised me is the large footfall I saw (considering that it has opened a week earlier). Reason is obviously the location. The neighborhood doesn't have any large mall. It can cater to residents of Laketown, Bangur, Motijheel, Nagerbazar, Jessore Road, Satgachi, Belgachia, etc.

BTW I saw a billboard which mentioned that Pantaloons had started its first store in Kolkata!! :cheers:

BTW I saw a billboard which mentioned that Pantaloons had started its first store in Kolkata!! :cheers:

????????????? really? :lol:

Well i think what the billboard means is that the first Pantaloons store ever was in Kolkata,which is true,the Gariahat/Ballygunge one.

^^ oh..sorry!! my bad.

????????????? really? :lol:

I just joined your forum after an extensive browsing through your various topics of discussion. I find very informative and interesting, to say the least!
Gariahat Pantaloons'store is the first store of the Group in India!

????????????? really? :lol:

I just joined the forum. I had been browsing various threads in this forum and find it very informative and interesting, to say the least!
Gariahat Pantaloons' store is the Groups first store in India, indeed!

3D is passe; 7D is the latest technique to woo movie buffs. And the city will soon enjoy the mind-boggling experience at the country's first 7D theatre that is coming up at City Centre, New Town.

Combining the magic of 3D cinema with physical effects like wind, lightning, rain, snow, fog and smoke in synchronization with the film, 7D movies offer an emotional experience that can be overwhelming. The auditorium with a modest capacity of 24 seats will primarily showcase animation films that will combine a number of special and simulated effects.

The specially-designed, penumatic-operated seats will shake and jolt the audiences in sync with the developments in the movie, explained Dilip Raghani, the director of Aditya Entertainment Ventures, which is setting up the theatre. "If there is a rain scene, a water sprinkler attached to the seat will provide that effect. Again, if there is a storm build-up in the movie, strobes in the theatre will recreate the effect of lightning. Cold smoke will recreate a fog; there will be snowflake and bubble effects, too. In some movies, different fragrances can be released in opportune moments to make movie-viewing a complete sensory experience," Raghani said.

According to Raghani, two shows of 15 to 20 minutes' duration will be held every hour with 12 to 14 screenings a day. However, as the seats will actually cause the viewer to jerk or shudder, pregnant women and heart patients will not be allowed in.

The Rs 1.5 crore theatre was scheduled to open on September 19. But the launch date has been pushed back as Bidhannagar police is yet to issue the fire licence.

"Officers of Bidhannagar commissionerate inspected the theatre on Saturday. We are confident of getting the clearance at the earliest and have rescheduled the launch to September 29," said consultant Sunil Bhalotia.

Currently Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore have 4-D theatres. Only select theatres in theme and amusement parks in Thailand, Mexico, Hong Kong and South Korea offer the 7D experience.

Though 'Avatar' was one of the 10 films that have received the treatment starting with 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', the theatre plans to showcase short-duration animations designed to enable the audience to enjoy the entire range of special effects in a short time.





http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Get-set-for-the-7D-magic/articleshow/16537220.cms

Fire at Mani Square Mall (today morning)

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Now, TMC to take on Indian retail giants too
TNN | Sep 27, 2012, 04.32AM IST

KOLKATA: In its bid to outdo the Left in opposing FDI in multi-brand retail, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has put together a strategy that may just end up putting the Mamata Banerjee government in a spot. Industries minister Partha Chatterjee is all set to table in the Assembly on Thursday a resolution opposing entry of both domestic capital and FDI in the retail sector.

The Left and the Congress had joined hands to defeat a similar resolution by Chatterjee.

Chatterjee, who is also the parliamentary affairs minister, believes a similar joining of hands this time would corner the Congress and expose Left.

What the Trinamool leaders have not bargained for is that if passed, as it is likely to be with the party now in majority, the resolution would mount pressure on the government to cancel licences under the shops and establishment Act as also KMC trade licences to retail outlets like Reliance Fresh, Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, Spencer's, More as well as German retail giant Metro Cash & Carry engaged in wholesale business, all of which do roaring business in the city.

Besides, it would become imperative for the state agriculture marketing department to review the sourcing of potatoes by Pepsico that has entered into contract with farmers. Trinamool chief whip Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, unaware of the minefield the party is stepping on, admitted that their aim was to "see the role of the CPM on this issue while the Congress stand is clearly known".

The Left may move amendments to the draft resolution if introduced in the present form. Congress MLA Asit Mitra said the party would oppose any such move and accused state government of double standards.


Just when you think She has done it all, She outdoes herself, every time. Maa Mukti Dao...

She will completely destroy WB. Something that Left tried but couldnot do. That too in 5 years flat.

^^ Didn't already? :picard:

Just when you think She has done it all, She outdoes herself, every time. Maa Mukti Dao...

hey bhagwan...this will make the state poorer...she is MAD :wallbash:

What will happen to Malls under construction?

Just when you think She has done it all, She outdoes herself, every time. Maa Mukti Dao...

Holy crap, this govt. is turning out to be much worse than I thought.

Imbecility - 100/10

Bengal government won't shut down retail chains
TNN | Sep 28, 2012, 03.21AM IST
KOLKATA: The Mamata Banerjee government tabled a resolution in the assembly on Thursday opposing "unilateral domestic and foreign investment in retail trade".

But like the erstwhile Left Front government that protested loudly against retail chains but allowed Spencer's, Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, More and Reliance Fresh to open multiple outlets, the Trinamool, too, seems high on words and silent on action.

"Yes, it figures in our resolution. But at this moment, we will do nothing on the issue of licenses. Existing stores in the state set up under brand names such as Big Bazaar, Spencer's and More would be allowed to function and won't be affected," said industries minister Partha Chatterjee.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Bengal-government-wont-shut-down-retail-chains/articleshow/16582413.cms?

Bengal to allow expansion of retail stores case-by-case
Press Trust of India / Kolkata September 27, 2012, 20:45

The West Bengal government would now allow expansion of existing domestic retail stores in the state on a "case-by-case" basis, Industry and Commerce minister Partha Chatterjee said.

Chatterjee told PTI that "existing stores in the state set up under brand names such as Big Bazaar, Spencer's and More would be allowed to function and would not be affected".

The West Bengal assembly today adopted a resolution against FDI and domestic capital in retail trade.

To a question, Chatterjee, who had moved the resolution against foreign and domestic players entering the retail shortly after TMC withdrew support to the UPA government, said "if these domestic players wanted to set up more stores in the state, then the government would see whether they were keen to sell vegetables and groceries only".

Under the existing formats of these stores, vegetables and groceries are sold in a separate department and other items like apparel and other household items also sold.

Why dont they set up a politburo now? Thats the only thing that is separating these morons form the dinosaurs.

One 'tigress' politoburo ????

OMG, the TMC is crazier than I thought! How foolish of us to vote her into power.

This is really bad.If there is one industry which has a vast prospects in Bengal,its the retail industry.With its huge population,well educated and aspirational middle-class and the prospect of setting up an organized and advanced cultivation,sourcing and retailing network considering that its a very fertile state.

Tons of kirana store owners across delhi have applied for Kishore Biyani's "Fair Price" franchisees.Most of them dont think it will wipe them out,but as a growth to their own business,a kirana store owner's own intimate knowledge of the neighborhood will give them an upper hand.While smaller store owners buy from wholesalers like Metro Cash and Carry because its much cheaper.Pumpkin growers jut outside Calcutta are crying because they are getting just Rs 2/kg while its selling for 12/Kg in the city.Tons of wastage of food,low yields from farmland and greedy middleman.If atleast a small part of this system is modernized with the advent of more modern retail,whats the harm in that.

It is difficult to understand what is going on with the politicians of Bengal. The Industry Minister is passing resolutions against the retail sector? And then clarifying who he will allow to function?

:nuts:

The reaction of BCCI chairman:

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mamata-scorespointfdi-retail-resolution-industry-unhappy/487988/

"I know it is a resolution, but that is not the point. One action doesn't create a pattern but multiple actions do and the pattern is that there is a healthy disrespect for industry. It is not that retailers are waiting outside the Bengal border to enter; no one is,” said Harsh K Jha, president, Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry and managing director, Tata Metaliks.

Some good news for behala residents....
Reliance Trendz has come up at Ideal Regency @thakurpukur...
Also Big Bazaar and Pantaloons are on cards..... :cheers:

It is difficult to understand what is going on with the politicians of Bengal. The Industry Minister is passing resolutions against the retail sector? And then clarifying who he will allow to function?

:nuts:

The reaction of BCCI chairman:

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mamata-scorespointfdi-retail-resolution-industry-unhappy/487988/

Yup, soon WB will have anything to which didi can 'fight' against :nuts:

Some good news for behala residents....
Reliance Trendz has come up at Ideal Regency @thakurpukur...
Also Big Bazaar and Pantaloons are on cards..... :cheers:

Wow, this news just made my day. :banana::cheers::banana:

The so called resolution to check entry of Domestic & Foreign investment in retail is just a mere political gimmick to consolidate its views on FDI in Multi brand retail & corner their arch rivals, Left, who also is opposed to FDI. It is a farcry form being implemented in reality.

The principal reason for TMC to oppose FDI in Multi Brand Retail (like Walmart, Carrefour & Tesco) is for the fact that they will sell items of daily necessities like Food, Vegetables, Grocery, Milk etc.
But Lifestyle retail chains like Shoppers, Pantaloons, Westside, Reliance Trends, Brand Factory etc. don't sell those but sell category of lifestyle or luxury items. So they don't come under the purview of this restriction. Also specialty stores like HomeTown, EZone, Reliance Digital, etc sells one category of products like electronics, furnitures or home appliances which are also considered to be in lifestyle segment, hence no issues with that either.
Only concern was that for Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh or More which retails food, stationery & items of daily necessity. But as the minister already clarified that those will not be hampered or affected, it clearly shows their intentions are not to step on the hot coal (given the kind of revenue they get from these businesses). Domestic Retail players are all here to stay & consolidate. There is no need to worry about that.

I had a recent discussion with management of Dubai based Landmark Droup, whose 55,000 sq ft 'Lifestyle' store is all set to debut in Spencers Galleria. I also know several industry people from Future Group who are busy chalking out expansion plans for Kolkata & Bengal till 2015 & are not thinking at all regarding any retail restrictions. Bottomline is - Domestic Multi brand Retail is here forever. Cheer Up.:)

The so called resolution to check entry of Domestic & Foreign investment in retail is just a mere political gimmick to consolidate its views on FDI in Multi brand retail & corner their arch rivals, Left, who also is opposed to FDI. It is a farcry form being implemented in reality.

The principal reason for TMC to oppose FDI in Multi Brand Retail (like Walmart, Carrefour & Tesco) is for the fact that they will sell items of daily necessities like Food, Vegetables, Grocery, Milk etc.
But Lifestyle retail chains like Shoppers, Pantaloons, Westside, Reliance Trends, Brand Factory etc. don't sell those but sell category of lifestyle or luxury items. So they don't come under the purview of this category. Also specialty stores like HomeTown, EZone, Reliance Digital, etc sells one category of products like electronics, furnitures or home appliances which are also considered to be in lifestyle segment, hence no issues with that either.
Only concern was that for Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh or More which retails food, stationery & items of daily necessity. But as the minister already clarified that those will not be hampered or affected, it clearly shows their intentions are not to step on the hot coal (given the kind of revenue they get from these businesses). Domestic Retail players are all here to stay & consolidate. There is no need to worry about that.

I had a recent discussion with management of Dubai based Landmark Droup, whose 55,000 sq ft 'Lifestyle' store is all set to debut in Spencers Galleria. I also know several industry people from Future Group who are busy chalking out expansion plans for Kolkata & Bengal till 2015 & are not thinking at all regarding any retail restrictions. Bottomline is - Domestic Multi brand Retail is here forever. Cheer Up.:)

Hope what you said is true. :cheers:

Some good news for behala residents....
Reliance Trendz has come up at Ideal Regency @thakurpukur...
Also Big Bazaar and Pantaloons are on cards..... :cheers:

Pics??????? Ideal group made any Mall over there?

http://www.revman.com/images/hilfiger/logo-hilfiger.png

http://phoenixmarketcitybangalore.com/logo/sisley-logo.jpg

Premium foreign brands Tommy & Sisley are in expansion mode in Kolkata. Tommy's 3rd store & Sisley's 2nd store is opening @ South City Mall, 1st Floor on 6th Oct 2012, a fortnight ahead of the pujas.
Amidst all these fuss about Multi Brand retail, Single brand retailers are consolidating their presence more in the city, a proven faith in Kolkata's market.
:)

Pics??????? Ideal group made any Mall over there?

No. It is coming up as a standalone outlet in a commercial space adjoining Ideal Regency complex.

Hope what you said is true. :cheers:

It is the fact. This resolution even if passed will remain in a file in the state archives & nothing else. As I have said earlier, the principal reason for opposition to foreign multi brand retailers is that they, among all other items, will sell food, vegetables, grocery, milk & other related items of daily necessities which, according to the party's fertile minds, will affect local kirana stores, daily markets & livelihoods of all those associated with it.

As such premium/luxury lifestyle retailers of India or even foreign are not of any concern here. In fact LVMH, a premium multi brand retail chain of Louis Vuitton is supposed to open in Spencers Galleria Mall, but they are in luxury & lifestyle retailing of apparels, footwear, accessories etc. So there is no issues in that.

In India, fresh food & grocery retailing is only done by Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh & More. But as the ministers have categorically stated that their operations will not be affected so nothing comes out of this resolution. You have to understand that Sanjeev Goenka (Spencers), Aditya Birla, a member of Birla Clan (More) & Kishore Biyani (Big Bazaar/Food Bazaar) all originate from here & have very strong roots and presence here. Do you think, the current Bengal Govt, who in their tenure of almost 11/2 years have failed to bring a single new big ticket investment to Bengal, will annoy the big names in their own backyard??? So we can safely forget this retail resolution issue & enjoy the retail scenario as it has been booming.

http://www.revman.com/images/hilfiger/logo-hilfiger.png

http://phoenixmarketcitybangalore.com/logo/sisley-logo.jpg

Premium foreign brands Tommy & Sisley are in expansion mode in Kolkata. Tommy's 3rd store & Sisley's 2nd store is opening @ South City Mall, 1st Floor on 6th Oct 2012, a fortnight ahead of the pujas.
Amidst all these fuss about Multi Brand retail, Single brand retailers are consolidating their presence more in the city, a proven faith in Kolkata's market.
:)


Tommy's 3rd Showroom? I thought they have only 1 Showroom at Elgin Road near Forum Mall. Where is the other one?

Tommy's 3rd Showroom? I thought they have only 1 Showroom at Elgin Road near Forum Mall. Where is the other one?

1st Store is the standalone outlet at Elgin Road, in Woodburn Court building.
2nd Store is Tommy Hilfiger - Kids inside Forum Courtyard.

It is the fact. This resolution even if passed will remain in a file in the state archives & nothing else. As I have said earlier, the principal reason for opposition to foreign multi brand retailers is that they, among all other items, will sell food, vegetables, grocery, milk & other related items of daily necessities which, according to the party's fertile minds, will affect local kirana stores, daily markets & livelihoods of all those associated with it.

As such premium/luxury lifestyle retailers of India or even foreign are not of any concern here. In fact LVMH, a premium multi brand retail chain of Louis Vuitton is supposed to open in Spencers Galleria Mall, but they are in luxury & lifestyle retailing of apparels, footwear, accessories etc. So there is no issues in that.

In India, fresh food & grocery retailing is only done by Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh & More. But as the ministers have categorically stated that their operations will not be affected so nothing comes out of this resolution. You have to understand that Sanjeev Goenka (Spencers), Aditya Birla, a member of Birla Clan (More) & Kishore Biyani (Big Bazaar/Food Bazaar) all originate from here & have very strong roots and presence here. Do you think, the current Bengal Govt, who in their tenure of almost 11/2 years have failed to bring a single new big ticket investment to Bengal, will annoy the big names in their own backyard??? So we can safely forget this retail resolution issue & enjoy the retail scenario as it has been booming.

Samrat I wish all that you are saying turns out to be true. But, about not antagonizing the domestic players...I am not too sure about that anymore, primarily because of the person at the helm and the absolute lack of a second outlook or opinion at the upper echelons of the govt. She doesn't care a fig about business, industry or investments. God knows what she will gain in ruling a non-functional state, but then again, I don't think she thinks about any of the consequences before taking a stand.

http://www.revman.com/images/hilfiger/logo-hilfiger.png

http://phoenixmarketcitybangalore.com/logo/sisley-logo.jpg

Premium foreign brands Tommy & Sisley are in expansion mode in Kolkata. Tommy's 3rd store & Sisley's 2nd store is opening @ South City Mall, 1st Floor on 6th Oct 2012, a fortnight ahead of the pujas.
Amidst all these fuss about Multi Brand retail, Single brand retailers are consolidating their presence more in the city, a proven faith in Kolkata's market.
:)

SC te ar jaiga ache naki?

Pics??????? Ideal group made any Mall over there?

Dude cant there stand-alone shops???
there is a two level commercial space out there...

Dude cant there stand-alone shops???
there is a two level commercial space out there...

When is BB and Pantaloons opening there?

SC te ar jaiga ache naki?

Its coming up in place of the big Provogue store in the 1st Floor.
Provogue has now become almost extinct in India & has closed down nearly 95% its shops from the country, the remaining 5% will shut down soon.

It is the fact. This resolution even if passed will remain in a file in the state archives & nothing else. As I have said earlier, the principal reason for opposition to foreign multi brand retailers is that they, among all other items, will sell food, vegetables, grocery, milk & other related items of daily necessities which, according to the party's fertile minds, will affect local kirana stores, daily markets & livelihoods of all those associated with it.

As such premium/luxury lifestyle retailers of India or even foreign are not of any concern here. In fact LVMH, a premium multi brand retail chain of Louis Vuitton is supposed to open in Spencers Galleria Mall, but they are in luxury & lifestyle retailing of apparels, footwear, accessories etc. So there is no issues in that.

In India, fresh food & grocery retailing is only done by Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh & More. But as the ministers have categorically stated that their operations will not be affected so nothing comes out of this resolution. You have to understand that Sanjeev Goenka (Spencers), Aditya Birla, a member of Birla Clan (More) & Kishore Biyani (Big Bazaar/Food Bazaar) all originate from here & have very strong roots and presence here. Do you think, the current Bengal Govt, who in their tenure of almost 11/2 years have failed to bring a single new big ticket investment to Bengal, will annoy the big names in their own backyard??? So we can safely forget this retail resolution issue & enjoy the retail scenario as it has been booming.


I agree with what you are saying but the Current Industry Policy of Mamata's Govt is absolutely baseless and unfortunate.

The way She is opposing FDI in Retail, exactly CPM did with IT Industry at late 80's and made Bengal a Looser. And Mamata is doing same thing and making Bengal a Big Looser. Hope She will not hamper the Desi Retailer to Invest in Bengal.:ohno:

Its coming up in place of the big Provogue store in the 1st Floor.
Provogue has now become almost extinct in India & has closed down nearly 95% its shops from the country, the remaining 5% will shut down soon.

Yes I saw the store coming up on 1st floor.

When is BB and Pantaloons opening there?

deri ache...Pantaloons will come up at Genexx Mall and BB will come along opp to tkp PS (standalone)

Its coming up in place of the big Provogue store in the 1st Floor.
Provogue has now become almost extinct in India & has closed down nearly 95% its shops from the country, the remaining 5% will shut down soon.

Ohho....
Din knew bout Provogue's untimely death....:ohno:

After Reliance who? This question is doing the rounds at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters after the civic body felt the telling need to modernise three municipal markets - Park Circus, VIP-Kankurgachhi and Sakherbazar- under the public-private partnership model.

The modernisation needs huge infusion of money that is impossible without roping in a big desi corporate though the Trinamool Congress in a recent resolution in the assembly went against desi retail giants and FDI.

According to KMC sources, the civic body may hand over the modernisation of Park Circus market to one of the city's major retail chains or set up a mall in the organised retail format procuring commodities from several parts of the state. To cap it all, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is all set to take the desi retail route in the form of the PPP model. The VIP-Kankurgachi market and Sakherbazar market in Behala are in the pipeline.

The Park Circus market is one of the major municipal markets located over an acre of land at the heart of the city. The building is crumbling and KMC doesn't have funds to renovate ithe market. KMC market department officials have thus opined in favour of construction of a mall. The matter was placed before the PPP cell of the civic body which is yet to come up with a concrete proposal. Civic officials in the cell are yet to come up with a concrete proposal.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Retail-facelift-for-Park-Circus-market/articleshow/16634284.cms

"We have decided to call an expression of interest for development of Park Circus after the pujas where we will make all the terms and conditions clear for our joint venture partner," said an official of the KMC PPP cell. A KMC market department official said that the civic body KMC has targeted to collect Rs 50 crore from the joint venture project.

Five years ago, Reliance Retail was awarded the contract for modernization of Park Circus market. The KMC inked a build-operate and transfer (BOT) agreement with Reliance Retail in 2008 and agreed to hand over the market to them in six months. According to project plans, Reliance was supposed to demolish the century-old market and build a new retail market. Around 500 traders registered with the KMC market department were to get back their space in the new market. The remaining space was supposed to be used by Reliance which was to convert it into one of the biggest retail chains in the city. Reliance Retail had paid Rs 30.33 crore to the KMC for the project, three years ago.

However, the project could not see the light of the day because the former Left Front-run civic board missed several deadlines to hand over the market to Reliance. Finally, the Trinamool Congress-run civic body scrapped the project and returned the money given to KMC.

The Left-run board had arranged for rehabilitation of the 500 traders at a temporary shelter at Park Circus Maidan in 2009. But the traders did not want to shift there, fearing loss of business.

According to Mohammed Iqbal, who runs a stationery shop at Park Circus market, the traders were not willing to shift because they feared that once the stall was handed over to the civic body, it might be difficult to get back the same amount of space at the same location. "Besides, we don't know how long it will take to reconstruct the market. We can't go to Park Circus maidan if we lose business," he said.

A section of KMC market department officials, however, felt that the present board would have to change its mindset and go in for modernisation of the market.

"We need to save the crumbling market by remodelling it at the earliest. We also need to ensure that the present stall owners are accommodated once the modernisation is complete," said a KMC official.

After Reliance who? This question is doing the rounds at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters after the civic body felt the telling need to modernise three municipal markets - Park Circus, VIP-Kankurgachhi and Sakherbazar- under the public-private partnership model.

The modernisation needs huge infusion of money that is impossible without roping in a big desi corporate though the Trinamool Congress in a recent resolution in the assembly went against desi retail giants and FDI.

According to KMC sources, the civic body may hand over the modernisation of Park Circus market to one of the city's major retail chains or set up a mall in the organised retail format procuring commodities from several parts of the state. To cap it all, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is all set to take the desi retail route in the form of the PPP model. The VIP-Kankurgachi market and Sakherbazar market in Behala are in the pipeline.

The Park Circus market is one of the major municipal markets located over an acre of land at the heart of the city. The building is crumbling and KMC doesn't have funds to renovate ithe market. KMC market department officials have thus opined in favour of construction of a mall. The matter was placed before the PPP cell of the civic body which is yet to come up with a concrete proposal. Civic officials in the cell are yet to come up with a concrete proposal.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Retail-facelift-for-Park-Circus-market/articleshow/16634284.cms

"We have decided to call an expression of interest for development of Park Circus after the pujas where we will make all the terms and conditions clear for our joint venture partner," said an official of the KMC PPP cell. A KMC market department official said that the civic body KMC has targeted to collect Rs 50 crore from the joint venture project.

Five years ago, Reliance Retail was awarded the contract for modernization of Park Circus market. The KMC inked a build-operate and transfer (BOT) agreement with Reliance Retail in 2008 and agreed to hand over the market to them in six months. According to project plans, Reliance was supposed to demolish the century-old market and build a new retail market. Around 500 traders registered with the KMC market department were to get back their space in the new market. The remaining space was supposed to be used by Reliance which was to convert it into one of the biggest retail chains in the city. Reliance Retail had paid Rs 30.33 crore to the KMC for the project, three years ago.

However, the project could not see the light of the day because the former Left Front-run civic board missed several deadlines to hand over the market to Reliance. Finally, the Trinamool Congress-run civic body scrapped the project and returned the money given to KMC.

The Left-run board had arranged for rehabilitation of the 500 traders at a temporary shelter at Park Circus Maidan in 2009. But the traders did not want to shift there, fearing loss of business.

According to Mohammed Iqbal, who runs a stationery shop at Park Circus market, the traders were not willing to shift because they feared that once the stall was handed over to the civic body, it might be difficult to get back the same amount of space at the same location. "Besides, we don't know how long it will take to reconstruct the market. We can't go to Park Circus maidan if we lose business," he said.

A section of KMC market department officials, however, felt that the present board would have to change its mindset and go in for modernisation of the market.

"We need to save the crumbling market by remodelling it at the earliest. We also need to ensure that the present stall owners are accommodated once the modernisation is complete," said a KMC official.

Only when these traders are willing to relocate then the government should look for private partner. Otherwise the market place should be allowed to function as it is. After the Reliance fiasco not many good private cos will be interested to join hands with KMC.

Got news from a friend that KFC have opened their outlet in Diamond Plaza :)

Great. Last time I went there it was work under progress.

Spencer Galleria - I came to know that Lifestyle would be the anchor store for Spencer galleria. And (Ground floor)-luxury, (First floor)-bridge to luxury, (Second floor)- premium brands.

I have the complete floor plan of Spencer Galleria. Just checking if I can post it now or not.

Only when these traders are willing to relocate then the government should look for private partner. Otherwise the market place should be allowed to function as it is. After the Reliance fiasco not many good private cos will be interested to join hands with KMC.

Rightly said. We all know what is the progress of their 1st venture, Lake Mall. God knows when it will see light of the day.

I have the complete floor plan of Spencer Galleria. Just checking if I can post it now or not.

You are welcome to post, but do take care to check whether it is permitted & not against the policy of the company.
In case you do post, do so in the standalone thread of Spencers Galleria.
:)

TBZ, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, the oldest & leading jewellery chain from Mumbai, anchors in Kolkata with 2 stores at Camac Street & Kankurgachi.

TBZ Showroom @ Camac Street spread across 4,500 sqft.
http://imageshack.us/a/img543/2112/tbzcamacstreet.jpg

Rightly said. We all know what is the progress of their 1st venture, Lake Mall. God knows when it will see light of the day.

dont know, will it ever be completed or not.....:ohno:

TBZ, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, the oldest & leading jewellery chain from Mumbai, anchors in Kolkata with 2 stores at Camac Street & Kankurgachi.

TBZ Showroom @ Camac Street spread across 4,500 sqft.
http://imageshack.us/a/img543/2112/tbzcamacstreet.jpg

hmmm....this shop looks more like a hi-end showroom :)

TBZ, Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, the oldest & leading jewellery chain from Mumbai, anchors in Kolkata with 2 stores at Camac Street & Kankurgachi.

TBZ Showroom @ Camac Street spread across 4,500 sqft.


That's great news samrat, they should have come much earlier. :cheers:

TBZ is one of the most famous jewelerry boutique in India.

The entire stretch from Behala to Joka was missing the presence of any large format MBO of any Reputed National Retail Chain. But, That's changed now. Reliance takes the 1st mover advantage in this area; opens their flagship Lifestyle store "Reliance Trends" @ Ideal Regency Plaza, near Thakurpukur Bazaar.

Though the Commercial Plaza is not fully complete with painting, it seems Reliance didn't want to lose out on the Puja Season; opens their shop on 6th Oct. This is the 3rd "Reliance Trends" store in the city & their 1st standalone one.

http://imageshack.us/a/img99/7015/dsc02807bx.jpg

^^Looking good.
btw only one Reliance store is missing in Kolkata...Reliance Autozone, the car accessories shop. Is it opening anytime soon?

^^Looking good.
btw only one Reliance store is missing in Kolkata...Reliance Autozone, the car accessories shop. Is it opening anytime soon?

No Idea.

The commercial block has opened earlier than the residential block - typically its the other way round.

The entire stretch from Behala to Joka was missing the presence of any large format MBO of any Reputed National Retail Chain. But, That's changed now. Reliance takes the 1st mover advantage in this area; opens their flagship Lifestyle store "Reliance Trends" @ Ideal Regency Plaza, near Thakurpukur Bazaar.

Though the Commercial Plaza is not fully complete with painting, it seems Reliance didn't want to lose out on the Puja Season; opens their shop on 6th Oct. This is the 3rd "Reliance Trends" store in the city & their 1st standalone one.



I visited Reliance Trends store at Ideal Regency last week, it is already functional with customers buying things. The store is pretty big with most of the known brands. This is Behala's first big store housing branded items. There is still some commercial space left at Ideal Regency, not sure who else is coming there.

Multi Brand Retail - The concept of selling products or items in Multiple Categories of same or different brands/labels.
MBO (Multi Brand Outlets) - Stores selling such category of products.

Available Formats
# Lifestyle / Premium Retailing - This format includes high value products aimed at upper middle class & rich class. Categories include Lifestyle Apparels & Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Footwear, Non-Clothing Accessories, Lifestyle grooming & Health care.

# Lifestyle Discount Retailing - All above product categories but targeted towards the middle income groups with promotions & discounts all round the year.

# Home Retailing - Specialized format which deals in product categories of Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures, Home Furnishings.

# Hyper / Value Retailing - Targeted for the middle class shoppers. Product categories include all of the above i.e. Apparels & Clothing, Accessories, Stationery, Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures & Home Furnishings, Health Care & Beauty. Most importantly, such formats may or may not include Category of FMCG, Fresh & Packaged Food & Grocery.

# Entertainment Retailing - Another Specialized format dealing in Product categories of Home entertainment i.e. Movies, Music, Books, Home & Office Stationery, Toys & Games



List of Existing & Upcoming Large Sized MBOs in Kolkata (only Retail chains with a national presence have been listed, local & regional chains are not listed)

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/8441/mbolist.jpg

Multi Brand Retail - The concept of selling products or items in Multiple Categories of same or different brands/labels.
MBO (Multi Brand Outlets) - Stores selling such category of products.

Available Formats
# Lifestyle / Premium Retailing - This format includes high value products aimed at upper middle class & rich class. Categories include Lifestyle Apparels & Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Footwear, Non-Clothing Accessories, Lifestyle grooming & Health care.

# Lifestyle Discount Retailing - All above product categories but targeted towards the middle income groups with promotions & discounts all round the year.

# Home Retailing - Specialized format which deals in product categories of Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures, Home Furnishings.

# Hyper / Value Retailing - Targeted for the middle class shoppers. Product categories include all of the above i.e. Apparels & Clothing, Accessories, Stationery, Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures & Home Furnishings, Health Care & Beauty. Most importantly, such formats may or may not include Category of FMCG, Fresh & Packaged Food & Grocery.

# Entertainment Retailing - Another Specialized format dealing in Product categories of Home entertainment i.e. Movies, Music, Books, Home & Office Stationery, Toys & Games

List of Existing & Upcoming Large Sized MBOs in Kolkata (only Retail chains with a national presence have been listed, local & regional chains are not listed)



Fantastic compilation samrat. So Genex mall will have Pantaloons, Big Bazaar and Spencer's. Any renders available for Genexx mall, will it have a multiplex?

Great compilation - Samrat !

Looks like Riverside & Diamond plaza added few large retailers in Kolkata. And next year looks like even better with the addition of few more.

Who will be anchor tenants for DLF Galleria and AMP Baisakhi ..... both looks like ready to open?

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/8441/mbolist.jpg

wonderful compilation...just one thing, do check the year of Opening of Orchid Point, Kankurgachi, afaik, it should have been 2007 instead of 2004.

Multi Brand Retail - The concept of selling products or items in Multiple Categories of same or different brands/labels.
MBO (Multi Brand Outlets) - Stores selling such category of products.

Available Formats
# Lifestyle / Premium Retailing - This format includes high value products aimed at upper middle class & rich class. Categories include Lifestyle Apparels & Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Footwear, Non-Clothing Accessories, Lifestyle grooming & Health care.

# Lifestyle Discount Retailing - All above product categories but targeted towards the middle income groups with promotions & discounts all round the year.

# Home Retailing - Specialized format which deals in product categories of Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures, Home Furnishings.

# Hyper / Value Retailing - Targeted for the middle class shoppers. Product categories include all of the above i.e. Apparels & Clothing, Accessories, Stationery, Electronics, Home Appliances, Furnitures & Home Furnishings, Health Care & Beauty. Most importantly, such formats may or may not include Category of FMCG, Fresh & Packaged Food & Grocery.

# Entertainment Retailing - Another Specialized format dealing in Product categories of Home entertainment i.e. Movies, Music, Books, Home & Office Stationery, Toys & Games



List of Existing & Upcoming Large Sized MBOs in Kolkata (only Retail chains with a national presence have been listed, local & regional chains are not listed)

http://imageshack.us/a/img703/8441/mbolist.jpg

where is epicenter mall? unitech is downtown i suppose?
n wt abt 1 in batanagar!??

btw nice updates!!

Rahul Agarwal (name changed), a grocery shopkeeper in South Kolkata, buys half his monthly inventory from German wholesale store Metro Cash & Carry. With a quarterly shopping bill of about Rs 2 lakh, he earns points that translate into cash benefits of Rs 18,000 every quarter. Not surprisingly, Agarwal loves to shop from the store’s tall fixtures, their topmost levels accessible only through lifts.

Early mornings are the busiest at the Metro Cash & Carry complex. Three-fourth of the morning trade is carried out at about 8 am, though the store’s portico remains abuzz with those loading daily provisions purchased by shopowners, traders and restaurant owners. These three categories pretty much exhaust Metro Cash & Carry’s list of customers.

There are some who come to the store to see its grandiose structure, spread over about 1,00,000 sq ft, as well as the variety of goods on offer. “A lot of my friends want to come with me to see the store. One person is allowed to come with a trader who holds a licence to shop here,” says Saihuddin Mondal, a shopowner from Sonarpur in the fringes of the city. Mondal’s shopping bill stands at Rs 1-3 lakh every quarter.


Rajesh Purohit, the store manager, quickly clarifies, “Those accompanying Mondal are also shopkeepers.”

More: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kolkatas-small-retailers-top-buyers-at-metro-cashcarry/488984/

where is epicenter mall?

Its coming up near Tata Medical Centre NT

unitech is downtown i suppose?

yes

n wt abt 1 in batanagar!??

Its name z Esplanade Mall

Rahul Agarwal (name changed), a grocery shopkeeper in South Kolkata, buys half his monthly inventory from German wholesale store Metro Cash & Carry. With a quarterly shopping bill of about Rs 2 lakh, he earns points that translate into cash benefits of Rs 18,000 every quarter. Not surprisingly, Agarwal loves to shop from the store’s tall fixtures, their topmost levels accessible only through lifts.

Early mornings are the busiest at the Metro Cash & Carry complex. Three-fourth of the morning trade is carried out at about 8 am, though the store’s portico remains abuzz with those loading daily provisions purchased by shopowners, traders and restaurant owners. These three categories pretty much exhaust Metro Cash & Carry’s list of customers.

There are some who come to the store to see its grandiose structure, spread over about 1,00,000 sq ft, as well as the variety of goods on offer. “A lot of my friends want to come with me to see the store. One person is allowed to come with a trader who holds a licence to shop here,” says Saihuddin Mondal, a shopowner from Sonarpur in the fringes of the city. Mondal’s shopping bill stands at Rs 1-3 lakh every quarter.


Rajesh Purohit, the store manager, quickly clarifies, “Those accompanying Mondal are also shopkeepers.”

More: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kolkatas-small-retailers-top-buyers-at-metro-cashcarry/488984/

:cheers:
Only if the political leaders had any idea regarding this, other than creating a cheap political scenario on this issue..:ohno:

:cheers:
Only if the political leaders had any idea regarding this, other than creating a cheap political scenario on this issue..:ohno:

Yes it would be really good if Metro Cash & Carry expands it's business in WB.

Yes it would be really good if Metro Cash & Carry expands it's business in WB.

Even Wallmart, Carrefour, Costco...wont do any harm...infact it will increase the competition.

Well Didi is going around the state scaring the people who believe her.

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^^Loot cholche loot.....:hahaha: