Nagpur Projects Thread [Archive] - Page 2

OrangeCity_

January 9th, 2008, 06:38 AM

Jet Airways keen to set-up MRO facility by mid-2009

Shortlists Delhi, Nagpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad & Chennai; in talks with Boeing

Nagpur most probable choice due to Boeing's MRO

Buoyancy over the tremendous growth for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, triggered by India's booming aviation industry, Jet Airways is now gearing to set-up its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. It has short-listed five cities - Delhi, Nagpur, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai for setting up the MRO facility and according to a highly placed official of the airline is expected to start by mid-2009 at an estimated cost of over Rs 200 crore.

According to the official, Jet Airways will mostly finalise Nagpur to set-up the MRO facility in collaboration with Boeing. "We are looking forward to set-up the MRO facility by mid-2009 and are currently in talks with Boeing for the same. If the deal is finalised, then it will be on a revenue-sharing basis. The partnership with Boeing will be a big help to set up the facility since Boeing has already identified Nagpur to start the facility," stated the official. Jet Airways is one of Boeing's premier clients in India with 60 aircraft of the Boeing family (8, 777-300E, 4, 737-400, 15, 737-700), 31, 737-800 and 2, 737-900) out of its total fleet size of 76 aircraft.

Full Article;
http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/articleDetails.aspx?id=1940&sectionid=36&name=Top%20Stories

jateenb

January 9th, 2008, 08:10 AM

OrangeCity_

January 10th, 2008, 10:26 PM

GATI Ltd to make Nagpur its hub for surface and air operations

Launches call center in Nagpur, ties up with Air India

MUMBAI: In a first of its kind in public-private partnership model, leading logistics company Gati Ltd has tied up with Air India to lease five cargo freighter aircraft.

The deal for the five B 737-200s will provide an edge to Gati in the airfreight logistics because of Air India's biggest network.

While two such freighters have been launched, others will be in place by June 2008. Each such aircraft will have a joint logo of Gati and Air India.

In a bid to provide faster complaint, Gati will also inaugurate its centralised call centre at Nagpur on Friday.

The call centre will cater to all markets and can take up to 400 agents and 50 remote locations.

Nagpur will also be the centralised distribution centre for Gati which will place the town as a central hub for both its surface and air express operations.

With a staff of 6,400 professionals, the company expects to achieve the Rs 1,000-crore mark by 2009.

Article link;
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1144273

amco_in

January 11th, 2008, 06:12 AM

:shocked:NAGPUR: The civic administration after period of seven months has issued work orders for construction of just 223 projects from the 836 projects proposed in annual budget by the civic house. Of these, 223 projects the actual construction work is going on at only 4 per cent projects, informed NMC Construction Advisory Committee (CAC) chairperson Suresh Talvekar.

The NMC passed 836 projects worth Rs 35.78 crore in its annual budget on May 30, 2007 without any modification in all 10 zones in city. However, even after seven months, a mere 223 work orders have been issued, he said.

A delegation of CAC members met municipal commissioner Sanjay Sethi recently and discussed issues related with pending construction projects. Talvekar informed that zone wise 160 projects proposed in Laxminagar zone from which work orders for construction of just 27 projects has been issued.

Dharampeth 116 projects (just six work orders) Hanuman Nagar: 57 projects (30 work orders), Dhantoli: 70 pro-jects (15 work orders) Nehru Nagar : 60 projects (37 work orders), Gandhibagh : 145 projects (50 work orders), Ashi Nagar:88 projects (47 work orders) and Mangalwari 113 projects (23 work orders).

Committee has asked Sethi to send work orders passed by NMC standing committee directly to executive engineers of the respective departments, instead of forwarding it to zonal offices and from there to executive engineers for speedy completion of work.

Sethi following the findings of construction committee immediately held meeting with senior officials of five zones and directed them to issue work orders for the pending works immediately on Thursday, Talvekar informed. A meeting of officials from remaining five zones will be held on Friday and work orders of projects from those respective zones will be issued soon, he added.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Nagpur/Huge_backlog_in_NMC_projects/articleshow/2691388.cms

amco_in

January 11th, 2008, 06:21 AM

:ohno:Nagpur: The issue of transfer of Nagpur Airport to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC)—for the Mihan project came up before the union cabinet on Thursday. However, the matter was put on hold as the union defence minister A K Antony has sought some more time to study the cabinet note on the issue.
Since the whole issue includes a land-swap deal between the MADC and Indian Air Force (IAF), Antony sought some more time to study the cabinet note. The minister had returned late in the night from his official foreign visit, due to which he did not get time to study the matter. Considering his request the prime minister has said that the issue would be taken up after a week’s time, said highly placed sources. The defence ministry wants time to study the issue as it involves IAF’s interest too. IAF has a vital transport base on the land proposed to be used for Mihan project. It has been decided to offer the IAF a fresh land in lieu of what will be taken over for the Mihan project
The land swap apart from the airport transfer s one of the key factors on which the ambitious Mihan project depends. The MADC will be using 268 hectares of IAF’s land in lieu of which a tract of 400 hectares will be offered to the IAF. The deal awaits an approval from the defence ministry though other modalities have been decided. MADC has already identified the alternative land to be offered to the IAF .
IAF operates its IL-76 base of transport aircraft from Nagpur. With its central location, Nagpur is an ideal site for IAF’s logistical needs. The base was used for several key operations including providing relief material to quake hit Pakistan two years ago.

Illusionist

January 11th, 2008, 06:52 AM

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/New_Year_2008_s.jpg
are they your designs??

they definitely dont look like that you made them.. why put them in your flier then..

jateenb

January 11th, 2008, 07:03 AM

:banana::banana:This is really good news as there is hugh traffic nowadays bewteen these two cities. Here is the link..

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur/Soon_Nagpur-Pune_train_to_run_daily/articleshow/2691376.cms

phaedrus

January 11th, 2008, 02:29 PM

are they your designs??

they definitely dont look like that you made them.. why put them in your flier then..

haha totally!
and great job on the website, what a gallery! i wasn't expecting it at all

jateenb

January 17th, 2008, 06:33 AM

:banana::banana::nuts:The much awaited clearance of handover of Nagpur Airport to MADC from AAI likely to get today. Here is the link....

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur/Airport_transfer_clearance_on_Thursday/articleshow/2706398.cms

amco_in

January 18th, 2008, 06:18 AM

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:Move will spur growth in Vidarbha, sets ball rolling for Mihan project
Nagpur: In a historic decision, the Union cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to transfer of Dr Ambedkar International Airport to a joint venture company to be set up for development of multi-modal international passenger and cargo hub airport at Nagpur (Mihan). The transfer will pave way for speedy implementation of a dream project conceived over a decade ago but was languishing for want of political support.
This is the first decision of its kind because unlike Mumbai and Delhi airports, which were trasferred to private companies involved in air-port development, the Nagpur airport will be transferred to a new en-tity in which the state and the Central governments will have stakes. The transfer lease will be for 30 years.
The cabinet while clearing the transfer also decided to refer the Mi-han project to a committee of secretaries for a financial assessment. The committee headed by the Cabinet secrfetary will comprise by chief secretyary of Maharashtra, finance secretary and secretary of civil aviation ministry, according to official sources.
"The decision of the Union cabinet came after Maharashtra govern-ment proposed to develop the Nagpur airport into a domestic and in-ternational passenger and cargo hub, primarily due to its geographi-cal location that is best suited for the purpose. In a move that will en-courage economic activity in Vidarbha region, the Cabinet approved the transfer to the JVC comprising Maharashtra Airport Develop-ment Company (MADC) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI)," information and broadcasting minister P R Dasmunsi told reporters in Delhi after the cabinet meeting.
In the joint venture firm, the AAI -- which owns owns the airport at present --would hold 49 per cent stake and MADC would have the remaining 51 per cent of equity. The Cabinet also approved AAI sub-scribing to Rs 4.9-crore capital in the JVC, which would have a total subscribed capital of Rs 10 crore.
"A major obstacle is now cleared. It has now opened a new chapter and put more responsiblity on MADC and my team to implement the project," said MADC vice-chairman R C Sinha. Addressing newspersons in Nagpur on Thursday, Sinha said major credit for getting the aiport transfer done finally goes to city MP and Union minister of state for renewable energy Vilas Muttemwar as well as chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh who is also chairman of MADC who worked tire-lessly to get the matter expedited," added Sinha. He said it will take at least three months for formation of the JVC and handing over of the aiport.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

amco_in

January 18th, 2008, 06:22 AM

:banana:NAGPUR: A whopping Rs 2,200 crore will be required for setting up the Mihan project, which includes a cost escalation of 28 per cent over the estimate when the project was initially approved.

The increased requirement of funds has also led the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) to consider options such as bonds and private equity. MADC is expected to have a majority stake in the joint venture company to be set up for executing Mihan project.

MADC's vice-chairman-cum-managing director R C Sinha said various methods of raising funds are being mulled, which include bonds, private equity, securitisation of realisables and leasing out of surplus lands.

However, Sinha said the exact quantum to be raised through each method is yet to be decided. While bonds would be raised from the open market, securitisation of assets will amount to securing loan against the future revenues.

A substantial chunk of surplus land may also be leased out for various commercial purposes which may help in raking funds. He said Mihan is expected to attract an investment of around Rs 33,000 crore.

Sinha added that at present, MADC has enough funds to start the work. It has received Rs 150 crore from the state government. Another Rs 45 crore, which is due since 2002, is expected in the coming days. However, Sinha has demanded that the outlay be increased considering the cost escalation in last five years.

He said the total project cost has witnessed a seven per cent escalation per year. It was in year 2003 when the state government had given an in-principle approval for taking over the airport from Airport Authority of India.

However, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the state government and union ministry of aviation in this regard only on December 18, 2006.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Nagpur/Mihan_project_costs_Rs_2200_cr/articleshow/2709308.cms

OrangeCity_

January 19th, 2008, 05:05 PM

MADC to focus more on garments, food processing industries

WITH the major bottleneck in the development of MIHAN finally over after the Union Cabinet’s approval of airport transfer to a joint venture company between MADC and MIHAN, things are expected to move at a faster pace here.

Speaking to The Hitavada, General Manager of Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd., Ramesh Yaul said that the approval of Union Cabinet to transfer the Dr Ambedkar airport to MADC is a welcome step and would certainly pep up our efforts in making the dream project of MIHAN a reality. Yaul said that the approval of the Union Cabinet is ‘final’ and not ‘in principle’. However, procedural formalities and issues like valuation of assets of Airport Authority of India (AAI), future of staff of AAI, stake of MADC and AAI in the joint venture would take some time, he said. Yaul said that MADC is in consultation with various companies in sectors such as garments, electronic goods, pharmaceutical, processed foods, gems and jewelleries, for setting up their ventures in the processing zone of MIHAN. The Multi Modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) has already attracted investments from national and international IT majors including Ascendas, Satyam, Wipro, HCL, TCS, DLF, L&T Infocity to name a few. “Our kitty of IT companies is full. We would now concentrate equally on other employment generating industries in MIHAN,” said Yaul. Apart from IT, our focus will now be on industries such as garments, pharmaceutical, food processing, etc.,” said Yaul. Major garments and textiles manufacturing groups including Raymond’s, Adani Group, Bombay Dyeing among others have evinced interest in setting up their industries here, said Yaul.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=18036

IndiansUnite

January 21st, 2008, 04:15 PM

guys post all news related to the MIHAN project in the following thread in the infra section from now:

Nagpur MIHAN project - New Terminal, MRO, Cargo Hub, SEZ (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572016)

mukeshworld

February 2nd, 2008, 01:01 PM

Cabinet gives approval to transfer Nagpur airport to AAI-MADC JV Company (http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/articleDetails.aspx?id=2128&sectionid=15&name=Aviation)
The Union Cabinet recently gave its 'in-principle' approval for transfer of Dr Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur to the Joint Venture (JV) Company comprising Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. (MADC) for upgradation of the airport to a world-class Multi Modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub (MIHAN).

The Union Cabinet also gave its approval to invest an amount of Rs 4.90 crore by AAI in the equity of the Joint Venture Company. The development is expected to help improve tourism and international trade in the region, as well as enable optimum utilisation of the airport.

amco_in

February 6th, 2008, 06:44 AM

Nagpur: In what can be called as a move to expedite the lingering Gorewada international zoo project in the city, the post of director, ‘Project Gorewada’, has been brought under the control of principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF), wildlife, Maharashtra.
Till now, the director used to report directly to the principal secretary (forests) but now he will have to report through the PCCF (wildlife). The decision is expected to give a big boost to the already delayed project which was announced in 2005, but has hardly gained momentum in last three years. The cost of the project is Rs 550 crore but till date, only Rs 22.50 lakh were granted for preparing master plan, database of flora and fauna and beautification works.
Although the decision was taken by the state government on January 23, the orders to this effect were received at ‘Van Bhavan’ only three days ago. When contacted, B Majumdar, PCCF, wildlife, confirmed he had received the orders in this regard. “I had never asked for it and the decision has been taken at the government level.” On the issue of retendering process of master plan for the zoo, the chief wildlife warden said, “We’ll submit the revised tender to the government soon.”
This means that the government has rejected Singapore-based Bernard Harrison and Friends for preparing the master plan. The TOI had earlier reported that the finance department had raised objections to offering tender to Bernard. The department had also objected to the post of director working under the direct control of principal secretary (forests), surpassing both the PCCFs.
Talking to TOI, Jarnail Singh, director, ‘Project Gorewada’, said, “It’s true that government has issued instructions to report through PCCF (wildlife). We’re preparing the conditions for the retendering of the master plan and I hope, within a month, the process would kickstart.” Jarnail Singh, who took over the reins as director in May 2007, was given independent charge of the zoo project on August 10, 2007. The latest letter issued by the government states that all the crucial issues pertaining to grants, tendering process of master plan, establishing co-ordination between various institutions and authorities would now wrest with the wildlife PCCF.
According to forest department sources, the terms and conditions have already been approved by the law and judiciary department. In the new retendering process, two envelopes — prequalification and offer — would be invited. Giving an offer to any firm would be decided on the basis of pre-qualification bid. The officials said, they now expect the project would gain momentum.

OrangeCity_

February 7th, 2008, 05:27 PM

City rly station set to become world class

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=18564

NAGPUR: The Ministry of Railways has chosen Nagpur for development as a world class station. The formal announcement is expected during the forthcoming railway budget. Top officials of Central Railway have already informed Nagpur-based officials about the development, it is learnt.

A world-class station is assured of a one time support of at least Rs 100 crore to ensure latest gadgets are in place looking. An international consultant is appointed to suggest plan for modification keeping in view future challenges for the railways. At Nagpur, the the works need to be done for better movement of passenger as well as goods trains. Also, the main station building on the Western side is a heritage structure. That cannot be modified. So the consultant will have to think of improving amenities within existing structure or take up development on eastern side. In Nagpur, the main goods line on North-South sector is located bang in middle of station. It lies between platform no. 1 and 2. Because of this line, the railways do not have flexibility in broadening of the Platform no. 1. The authorities are thinking in terms of upgrading the existing infrastructure like retiring rooms, platforms, and creating modern amenities like passenger elevators, muticuisine restaurant, shopping mall, etc. The main stress at Nagpur station will be development of Eastern side building. The proposal is pending for want of money since long. But as envisioned long back, a replica of main building might finally take shape on the Santra Market side too, said the sources. On Western side, there are limitations for development. But in the Eastern side the railways have huge space with them and that can be put to good use. A muti-layered parking lot can also come-up. Also, there might be proposal for setting up of a hotel, as envisioned in development plans of other stations. With MIHAN finally shaping-up in Nagpur, it was but natural for Ministry of Railways to develop the railway station as one having world class facilities. The MIHAN will transform Nagpur city and there are reports of five lakh new jobs being created. Hence, railways do come into picture and therefore the station needs to be prepared to handle the extra passenger rush.

OrangeCity_

February 7th, 2008, 05:31 PM

JV pact for Gondia flying institute to be inked today

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=11&n=18548

THE Joint Venture Agreement between the Airports Authority of India and the US firm CAE for the establishment of the Rajiv Gandhi National Flying Training Institute at Gondia will be signed on Thursday, paving the way for the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Gondia on February 9 to lay the foundation stone of this prestigious project.

The formal Management Contract will be signed between the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy (IGRUA) and the CAE President Jeff Roberts. A Joint Venture Agreement will also be signed between the Airports Authority of India and the CAE for the establishment of the Rajiv Gandhi National Flying Training Institute at Gondia.

OrangeCity_

February 9th, 2008, 06:25 PM

7 Reliance Fresh stores to open in city on Feb 25

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=18633

RELIANCE Industries Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary Reliance Retail is all set to enter Nagpur market with a bang. The national retail chain owned by Mukesh Ambani would be opening as many as seven Reliance Fresh stores in different parts of the city on February 25.

The retail outlets will sell farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy items, eggs, and select groceries making it a sort of a widespread convenience store. The stores will also have household and homewear items including napkins, kitchenware, etc., it was learnt. The size of the stores would vary from 3500 square feet to 4000 square feet, which is much larger than the Reliance Fresh outlets launched in other cities. The initial size of the stores when launched in Hyderabad was from 1500 to 2000 square feet. However, the same has been reconditioned to include more items. The stores are expected to come up at Nandanvan, Telephone Exchange Square, Shewalkar Garden near Matey Square, Gopal Nagar, Diwan Plaza, Wardhaman Nagar, Manish Nagar, Medical Square near Ganga Marriage Hall and at Besa. Major retail chains including Subhiksha and Tru Mart have already opened their outlets in the city and are getting overwhelming response. The field got thicker with 6TEN - a Delhi based retail chain of REI Agro Group - opening up three outlets on a single day. It made record sales on the very first day of opening at Ramdaspeth.

mobarch

February 20th, 2008, 09:58 AM

One Of Mr. Kamal Nath's Dream Project : NIIPM Building, Civil Lines.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/SHEET-11.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/SHEET-12.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/SHEET-13.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

OrangeCity_

February 21st, 2008, 06:24 AM

Allcargo Global announces plan to invest Rs. 2000 million for multi-modal logistic park in Nagpur

The company has already acquired 60 acres of land near Borkhedi, for the project.

http://www.stockwatch.in/allcargo-global-raise-upto-rs-2424-million-blackstone-stock-surges-9-2492

OrangeCity_

February 23rd, 2008, 06:06 PM

http://www.indianmuslims.info/news/2008/feb/22/venetian_township_takes_shape_nagpur.html

Nagpur : Even as this fast growing city in the heart of the country is witnessing unprecedented housing boom around the upcoming international cargo hub to the north, a unique mini-township wearing a European façade is taking shape near its northern end.

Proclaimed as central India's premier mini-township, Pancham Estate boasts of a unique feature, dubbed "Venetia", comprising compact, economical apartments that resemble those in Venice and similar European cities, besides luxury villas, row houses and shopping malls.

"I want to prove that decent housing can be affordable for an average salaried person," Amit Panchmatia, promoter of Pancham Estate, told IANS.

With 250 families already living in Pancham Estate, the township will have a school and a hospital besides a clubhouse, manicured gardens with jogging tracks and playgrounds by the time the project is complete with about 1,000 families staying in, he said.

"The middle-class owners of the highly affordable Venetia flats will live here in the rich neighbourhood of high-end villas without feeling one bit inferior," said Panchmatia, an engineering graduate from the city with a master's degree in Science from the US.

The self-made real estate proprietor who bought 75 acres for his dream project much before land prices in the city soared, thanks to the upcoming multi-modal international hub airport of Nagpur or Mihan project.

Many more townships including those being executed by global players are coming up in and around the city known for its oranges, though Pancham Estate, already 25 percent complete, would be the first to be commissioned, hopefully by 2011.

Among the other high-profile projects are Sahara City and First City towards south of the city on Wardha Road in the vicinity of Mihan and Empress City right in the heart of Nagpur.

Reatox, an Indian subsidiary of a Malaysian real estate developer Mantri Group and P.D. Gupta Infrastructure are among some big names involved in the dizzying activity.

IT infrastructure developers DLF and Maytas (Satyam's real estate wing) have already bought land for a special economic zone (SEZ) being developed in conjunction with Mihan to create housing facilities for a string of IT companies coming up in the dedicated park slotted for them.

The Tata hotels group, the Kamats of Orchid fame and Radisson have already rolled up their five-star plans. Jagdamba Realtors have bought 250 acres for their ultramodern farmhouses and a host of clubs and tennis courts are on the skyline.

"Sun and Sand's five-star hotel is 60 percent complete," said leading estate developer A.S. Iyer, who is doing the project along with the bigger one - the Jagdamba farmhouses.

"Jagdamba Realtors also have plans for a five-star hotel a few kilometres from Mihan," Iyer told IANS.

Side by side with this is the state-of-the-art cricket stadium of the Vidarbha Cricket Association that it says will be the best in India - all this on Wardha Road that leads to Mahatma Gandhi's Sewagram and its Bapu Kuti.

While this is happening on the outskirts, real estate prices are multiplying manifold even inside the city with big deals rivalling those in the four Indian metros making news from time to time.

Swanky multiplexes and malls popping up here and there are completing the story of the once sleepy city's amazing metamorphosis that started eight years ago with its Integrated Road Development Project.

Vara123

February 24th, 2008, 05:43 AM

I hate maharastrians who supports Raj Thackery, therefore I don't want Nagpur to emerge as the next hub of Central India. I would rather it be Bhopal.

Hi Mate, Raj Thackery followers are culprits. But not all maharastrians. We see good and bad every where. So we hate bad and bad people.

OrangeCity_

February 24th, 2008, 08:15 AM

I hate maharastrians who supports Raj Thackery, therefore I don't want Nagpur to emerge as the next hub of Central India. I would rather it be Bhopal.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sid_NGP

February 26th, 2008, 07:52 AM

OrangeCity_

February 27th, 2008, 05:38 AM

I have one doubt. Is Nagpur Airport the oldest in the country..???

http://www.dancewithshadows.com/business/international-airport-nagpur.asp
This is very old news...but 2nd line in it caught my attention...

I don't think it's the oldest, that must be a misprint. Please post all the airport related news here;

Nagpur MIHAN project - New Terminal, MRO, Cargo Hub, SEZ (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=572016)

OrangeCity_

February 27th, 2008, 06:08 PM

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Economy/81_million_for_IPR_infrastructure/articleshow/2820618.cms

MUMBAI: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed to spend over $81 million to modernise and upgrade Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infrastructure in the country and set up a "think tank" centre in Nagpur.

"We propose to spend $81.25 million as part of phase II of modernisation of IPR. It would be taken to Cabinet anytime for clearance," Commerce and Industry Joint Secretary Naresh Nandan Prasad said at a CII seminar here.

The modernisation would include hiring staffers, computerisation, upgradation of the infrastructure and setting up of National Institute of Intellectual Property Management in Nagpur.

"We plan to invest USD 6.25 million in setting up National Institute of Intellectual Property Management centre. It would meet the requirements of training, education, research and would be a think-tank," Prasad said.

The stone-laying ceremony in Nagpur is expected to take place in March.

At present, Intellectual Property offices are located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

As part of the modernisation, the ministry plans to hire 1,380 more staff to speed up the patent and trademark application process, he said.

With an increase in staff strength, around 70,000 patent applications and two lakh trademark applications could be processed by 2012, he said.

OrangeCity_

March 1st, 2008, 10:20 PM

One Of Mr. Kamal Nath's Dream Project : NIIPM Building, Civil Lines.

mobarch are you doing this project?? where is it located in civil lines and when is the completion date?

OrangeCity_

March 5th, 2008, 01:34 AM

THE retail ripple is fast turning into a roller. Newest in the list to make foray in the city will be Spencer’s Retail, one of the largest supermarket chains in India. The RPG group owned chain is planning to open about 10 stores in Nagpur in the next two months.

“We have finalised about 8 to 10 properties in Nagpur,” said Nimesh Shah, Vice President, Operations (Western Region), Spencer’s Retail Limited, while speaking to The Hitavada from Mumbai. Shah however did not specify about the locations for their new stores. Shah said that the group is quite bullish about Nagpur region as a whole. Speaking about their future plans, Shah said that they are simultaneously looking at the option of opening stores in other parts of Vidarbha too as it would then form a ‘cluster’ making the supply chain operations more viable in the region. When asked about what exactly would be on offer to the people, Shah explained that Spencer’s was more of a food and grocery retailer. “Basically, it will be a mix of hyper and small stores in Nagpur,” he said. Highlighting about the group’s robust presence in the country, Shah said that Spencer’s Retail has close to 500 stores across India spread in about 1.5 million square feet of prime space. Emphasising on the USP of Spencer’s, Shah said that it is the endless choice of foods including exotic fruits & vegetables, sauces & supplies for favourite international cuisine’s, and imported foods, that makes shopping at Spencer’s so special. Added to these are a wide range of diet food, organic food and speciality cuisine’s. We also offer a range of quality food products exclusively under the Spencer’s brand name, said Shah. Spencer’s is believed to have pioneered the retail revolution in India by introducing the concept of speciality stores like FoodWorld, Health and Glow and Music World. It is also credited with introducing the Indian consumer to the first ever Hypermarket. Spencer’s Retail operates in four formats including Spencer’s Hyper, Spencer’s Super, Spencer’s Daily and Spencer’s Express. The Spencer’s Hypermarkets are huge destination stores spread over 25,000 square feet area while Spencer’s Super is a bit smaller covering about 8000-15,000 square feet area. Apart from daily needs, it stocks home care products including personal care products, bakery, chilled and frozen food including meat, baby care besides groceries & staples, fresh fruits and vegetables. The Spencer’s Daily store is much smaller in size spread across 4000-7000 square feet while Spencer’s Fresh stores with 2000 square feet of area providing fresh food such as fresh farm produce, vegetables, fruit, milk, eggs, breads, etc., informed Shah.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=19154

OrangeCity_

March 13th, 2008, 06:41 PM

Empress City - a luxurious township project, comprising a five star hotel which is at the heart of the city is expected to be ready in the next few months. The total investment in this project is placed at Rs 6 billion. KSL has entered into an agreement with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to manage the five-star hotel at Empress City in hotel management.

http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShownew.php?fileR=20080313200107121&secID=fromnewsroom&secTitle=From%20the%20News%20Room&dir=2008/03/13

Orangecityguy

March 25th, 2008, 04:52 PM

jateenb

March 26th, 2008, 07:26 AM

Hi All,

Just two days before I roamed around Nagpur and I got some surprises.

I have seen Sangam theatre near Nandanvan painted red and there is a board as "Adlabs Sangam" and I heard that it is going to start very soon.
Again some renovation of Jasvant theatre is going on and there I have seen "INOX" board. I checked both sites but there is no update till now. Can any one confirm me this?

:banana:Well as far my knowledge Sangam and panchshil theatres are being bought by Reliance. So we may see Reliance outlets there as well as Multiplexes which can be any of the above you mentioned...

mobarch

March 30th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Hafeez Contactor was in Nagpur on 29th March for some NMC projects presentation.
Any body has the information about those projects....?

Sid_NGP

April 1st, 2008, 09:46 AM

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP TO OPEN 20 HOTELS IN INDIA

Tuesday April 1, 2008, 11:15 am
PERTH, April 1 Asia Pulse - West Australian wheatgrowers

.....Three of the Holiday Inn hotels will be located in Bangalore, with the remaining in Delhi, Dehradun, Cochin, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

http://au.biz.yahoo.com/080401/17/1oexz.html

Sid_NGP

April 3rd, 2008, 06:07 AM

Luxora’s township near Besa cleared
Apr. 2nd, 2008
http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=19489

It will be spread over 100.62 hectare and likely to change the face of entire Besa-Beltarodi tract which is witnessing rapid development.

jateenb

April 3rd, 2008, 09:57 AM

:banana::banana::banana::nuts:The Nagpur facility, which began its construction in 2007, would be completed by November this year and would have a seating capacity of close to 8,000-10,000.

Here is the link....

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...0352860400.htm

OrangeCity_

April 8th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Copyright mantrirealty.com
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1048/mantrimatrixbigjl3.jpg

MUMBAI: Real estate developer Mantri Realty on Monday said the company along with IL&FS will set up an IT-SEZ at Nagpur.

The project has already received the Union Government's approval and construction work for Phase 1 of the project has begun this month, Mantri Group Chairman Sunil Mantri told reporters here today.

The entire project would be completed in three phases and construction work on the remaining two phases would begin from December this year and in June next.

The total cost of the project is around Rs 600 crore, of which Rs 150 crore would be equity while the remaining Rs 450 crore would constitute debt, Mantri said.

Mantri Realty and IL&FS, the infrastructure development and finance company, would invest Rs 75 crore each as equity in the project, he said, adding that the balance would be raised from financial institutions with whom discussions were in progress.

The project will comprise of around 4.4-million sq ft of IT/ITeS space while 0.2-million sq ft would be used for retail purposes.

"We are investing Rs 40 crore on making the building `green', which would help us at the time of carbon credit rating in the future," Mantri said.

Mantri Realty, a part of the Mantri group, has so far developed 15 million sq ft in different cities of the country.

The company and its associates have a land-bank of over 2,000 acres across the country at an estimated valuation of USD 2.5-billion.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Economy/Infrastructure/Mantri_ILFS_to_develop_IT_SEZ_at_Nagpur/articleshow/2933433.cms

amco_in

April 9th, 2008, 12:24 PM

http://http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?path=NGTOI/2008/04/06/2/Img/Pc0021400.jpg

:bash:Nagpur: The big buck land deals on the outskirts of the city especially Wardha Road, has led to several legal tangles too. There have been a spurt in litigation against alleged breach of contract by land owners, by selling the land to others despite agreeing into a formal agreement with a different party.
A number of cases have been reported in which the original owner of the land has entered into an agreement to sale with more than one prospective buyer by accepting a token amount. The token amount ranges from Rs 5 lakh to a crore. However, the land is sold to the party offering the highest price irrespective of earlier agreements. This, obviously, leads to the aggrieved parties approaching the court. Though the token amount is returned, it leads to a breach of legal contract.
In fact the recent income tax search on a solvent manufacturer to probe his unaccounted income earned in a land deal at Wardha Road, brought to fore a similar case. It was found that agreements of sale were drafted with four prospective buyers, and the seller had received token amount from each of them.
Adv Shyam Dewani pointed out that tremendous hike in property rates had led to such a phenomenon. Lawyers are busy filing cases for specific performance of the contract. Which means adherence to the original contract which is allegedly broken.
Earlier, parties used to adhere to an oral commitment. However, nowadays there have been breaches despite formal agreements being drawn.
Citing a case a plaintiff ’s lawyer said that an agriculturist had entered into such an agreement to sell and also published a public notice in newspapers about it. Soon another public notice was published cancelling the first deal. However, the earlier buyer approached the court after this.
There have been such instances in land deals apart from Wardha Road too. Another lawyer Nitin Lalwani also spoke of one his clients involved in such a case over a land deal on Hingna Road.
In such a case one can get civil remedy through specific performance or initiate criminal proceedings. Normally in a civil case, the party with which the agreement was drafted first has a prior right, said a senior lawyer.
Chartered Accountant Deepak Heda said the phenomenon of rising litigation is evident from the number of public notices and advertisments appearing in newspapers. As a precaution the buyer should also publish an advertisement to confirm if any prior deal has been struck.
Naresh Jhakotia also a chartered accountant, suggested that the government must come up with a mechanism of registering such initial agreements so that any buyer can inquire about the land’s status through official records.

Original owner of the land enters into an agreement to sale with more than one prospective buyer by accepting a token amount

The token amount ranges from Rs 5 lakh to a crore

However, the land is sold to the party offering the highest price irrespective of earlier agreements

Sid_NGP

April 15th, 2008, 10:14 AM

mobarch are you doing this project?? where is it located in civil lines and when is the completion date?

The building would be built at

Plot No. 3 (adjacent to Indian Airlines office),
Civil lines, Nagpur

having plot area of 3010 Sq. m.

I found its tender at http://www.patentoffice.nic.in/ipr/patent/tender/Tender_NIIPM_Nagpur_11Sep2007.pdf

I could find the place on wikimapia. (the place marked in yellow might be the possible location.)

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9233/niipmlocationsx0.png

jateenb

April 16th, 2008, 08:21 AM

:banana::banana::banana: :cheers: Shapoorji Pallonji's SP Infocity Nagpur work has been started.. This is really great news.. Hope we soon here the same news for Ascendas..... Here is the link....

http://esakal.com/esakal/04162008/NagpurB21B9716DE.htm

OrangeCity_

April 16th, 2008, 09:36 PM

copyright www.spinfocity.com
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8566/nagpur1bigio6.jpg

copyright www.spinfocity.com
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9580/nagpur2bigmi6.jpg

jateenb

April 17th, 2008, 07:34 AM

Copyright Shapoorji Pallonji

They already have design ready... Here is the exact link of design..

http://www.spinfocity.com/contents/nagpur_plan.htm

Sid_NGP

April 22nd, 2008, 06:53 AM

NEW DELHI, INDIA: The Indian BPO industry has an ambitious target of achieving five-fold growth (US$50 billion in revenues as compared to current US$11 billion) in the next five years. The resultant talent requirements cannot be met by solely by the Tier 1 locations such as Bangalore, Mumbai and NCR. The industry will need to aggressively tap cities such as Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Nashik, and many more to meet about 50-60 percent of its projected talent requirements by 2012. Realizing this fact, many State Governments in India are planning to build BPO Hubs in Tier 2/3 cities within their states to attract investment and get onto the worldwide BPO map. For instance, the government of Gujarat plans to develop the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar area as a Financial Services BPO hub.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8568/everestbpo1db7.jpg

link - http://www.ciol.com/EC/Feature/Competition-for-BPO-hubs-intensifies-in-India/21408105361/0/

IndiansUnite

April 23rd, 2008, 11:51 PM

Empress City Mall - designed by Hafeez Contractor

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/1469/thum255uv5.jpg

Sid_NGP

April 24th, 2008, 05:53 AM

P B Jayakumar / Mumbai April 24, 2008

The 300 mw Group Captive Power Project (GCPP) being set up by Vidarbha Industries Power (VIPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by Reliance Power, at Butibori near Nagpur in Maharashtra, will soon enter the construction phase.

Sources said the required land has been acquired and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has given the green signal for setting up the project.

Reliance Power will soon award the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Rs 1500 crore project. The project is expected to take off by 2010, said sources.

The Butibori project is one of the first major power projects being set up in India under the GCPP concept. Power produced from the plant will be mainly supplied to the industrial consumers in Maharashtra at subsidised tariffs.

http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?autono=320966&leftnm=1&subLeft=0&chkFlg=

IndiansUnite

April 28th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Stn road flyover thrown open to public

Nagpur: After weeks of wait the station road flyover was finally thrown open for traffic on Sunday morning. The flyover is one-way, with direction of traffic from Manas Square to Jaistambh Square. Those desirous of travelling to Central Avenue will have to take a left turn after descending the flyover, move down the Kingsway and take a Uturn from Shreemohini Complex Square and again travel the whole length of Kingsway.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2913/pc0020800fs3.jpg
Police personnel take a look of the newly-inaugurated railway station flyover on Sunday

However, those who want to reach the railway station can take a U-turn after descending the flyover. This is a big relief for residents of Sitabuldi, Dhantoli and several other localities. Since the last three years the station road was one-way and to reach the station one had to take a left turn from RBI Square on Wardha Road to reach the railway station

[TOI]

Sid_NGP

April 30th, 2008, 09:12 AM

Press Trust of India / New Delhi April 29, 2008

Aiming to fill the gap of budget and luxury hotels, UK-based Dawnay, Day International announced its foray into the Indian hospitality sector with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to develop 8-10 hotels across the country by 2010.

To start with, the company would open the first hotel with 115 rooms in Jaipur in the next six months, Lamba said.

"We will invest Rs 350 crore to develop the first three hotels in Jaipur, Pune and Ahmedabad. These all will be completed and opened by the second half of 2009," he added.

The Ahmedabad hotel would have 124 rooms, while the Pune hotel would have 171 rooms with 70 service apartments.

Besides these three, the company has zeroed in on five other locations — Lucknow, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore and Nagpur to develop eight hotels.

"In these cities, we are at various stages of acquiring land. These will also be completed by 2010," Lamba said.

http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=36529

IndiansUnite

May 2nd, 2008, 04:52 AM

two small renderings of the buildings in Empress City from KSL Industries's website (http://kslindustries.com/empress-city.html):

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2299/empress1pb9.jpg

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1180/empress2sw3.jpg

Sid_NGP

May 2nd, 2008, 08:04 AM

Apr. 30th, 2008

NAGPUR Municipal Corporation (NMC) is going to develop indoor and outdoor sports facilities at existing Yeshwant Stadium on Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis. Along with Yeshwant Stadium, civic body is willing to start sport activities in other 34 playgrounds in the city.
Yeshwant Stadium is one of the biggest stadium located in the heart of the city. The sitting capacity of the stadium is close to 25,000 with existing indoor and outdoor facilities.

Contractor has to develop indoor facilities like gymnasium, table tennis, badminton, boxing ring, billiard and snooker pool, squash, chess, archery, shooting balling, weight lifting, and outdoor facilities like athletics, basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, aero modelling and cycling.

:cheers:

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=20198

Suncity

May 6th, 2008, 05:45 AM

Some more First City views

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8073/nagpurfirstcityviewssd2.jpg

from IJM website
http://www.ijmprop.com/CurrentP/FcNagpur/default.htm

Sid_NGP

May 6th, 2008, 06:12 AM

They have cut 5 floors out of all towers in First City...:ohno: because of the new proposed runway...

jateenb

May 6th, 2008, 07:50 AM

Some more First City views

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8073/nagpurfirstcityviewssd2.jpg

from IJM website
http://www.ijmprop.com/CurrentP/FcNagpur/default.htm

First city comprise of 2300 flats. Thats quite hugh number... Since IT is still in nascent stage in nagpur i doubt will they get those many clients????

jateenb

May 6th, 2008, 09:54 AM

:nuts::banana::banana:Mahindra Lifespace JV to invest 5 bln rupees in Nagpur. MIHAN Nagpur story is growing

Here is the link....

http://in.reuters.com/article/domest...00165320080506

Sid_NGP

May 9th, 2008, 09:08 AM

mobarch

May 12th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Some Mall Rendering on V K Associates website...

http://virendrakhare.com/services.htm
(the website is still under construction)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9832/project06zp5.jpg

@ mobarch - Please confirm if this is the one coming up at Khamla !!

Nope! This was the one done for N Kumar's Raipur Competition. This project has gone to Gupta's. They are doing the project by the name VELOCITY. Architect is Shekhar Patki...

Sid_NGP

May 13th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Nope! This was the one we did for N Kumar's Raipur Competition. This project has gone to Gupta's. They are doing the project by the name VELOCITY. Architect is Shekhar Patki...

OOPS !!
Then, is there any rendering of the khamla mall?
I think, it has not been posted here...

jateenb

May 13th, 2008, 11:46 AM

:)What is the date of Khamla mall to be complete? I heard that there will be a multiplex at that site. Is it true??? Can anyone post the proposed design of khamla mall???

Sid_NGP

May 15th, 2008, 01:49 PM

Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL), a subsidiary of the Reliance Power, will be installing a 300 MW coal-based power project at Butibori Industrial Area in Nagpur District. Recently, Ministry of Environment and Forest has cleared the pending proposal of power plant laying down certain tough conditions. The total cost of the project is around Rs. 1405 crore and the project is likely to be completed by June 2010, highly-placed sources claimed.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=20380

OrangeCity_

May 16th, 2008, 07:41 PM

MUMBAI: Adlabs Cinemas, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has opened at Nagpur and Sholapur.

The two-screen Sangam Adlabs at Nagpur has a total seating capacity of 1122 including gold and silver class seats.

The two-screen Bhagwat Adlabs at Sholapur has a total seating capacity of 649 which includes platinum, gold and silver class seats.

Adlabs Cinemas COO Tushar Dhingra commented, “It gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of Sangam Adlabs in Nagpur. Along with Sangam Adlabs, we are also marking our presence in Sholapur today. With this we have now opened 18 cinemas in Maharashtra. We are certain that with the convenient location and modern comforts, we will revolutionise the movie-watching experience in both Nagpur and Sholapur.”

Adlabs Cinemas presently has 160 screens spread across 60 properties nationwide.

http://www.indiantelevision.com/aac/y2k8/aac333.php

Sid_NGP

May 21st, 2008, 08:55 AM

Empress City image on http://www.empresscity.gharkul.com/propertyview.asp?sid=2

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/3343/banner1zy0.jpg

Few renderings...

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9307/banner3et7.jpg

This one is labeled as EMPRESS CENTRAL !!
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9195/banner5cn2.jpg

Count number of floors...i think it is increased from 10 to 11. :yes:
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3369/mainah2.jpg

this was the previous rendering...
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6751/main1rt8.jpg

Sid_NGP

May 21st, 2008, 10:00 AM

Wednesday, 21 May , 2008, 11:45

“We plan to invest Rs 1,500 crore over a span of six years in hospitality and real estate projects. Hotels targeting business travellers will be developed in Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai." said Priti Chand, director, communications.

http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=14678077

Sid_NGP

May 22nd, 2008, 09:13 AM

May. 21st, 2008

:banana::banana:

There is good news in store for those who wish to spend some hours in chilly atmosphere with complete entertainment and keep the blistering sun at bay.

The much-awaited Tuli’s mall and multiplex at Indora Square on Kamptee Road will open to public shortly. Blessed by the noted Tuli Group, it will give endless entertainment and shopping experience to Nagpurians. Tuli Group, which ran Jaswant Theatre (having 70 mm screen) successfully for 25 years, closed it two years back, and in its place, is building a mall and multiplex which is nearing completion. Talking to The Hitavada, Mohabbat Singh Tuli, Managing Director of Tuli Group said the final date of inaugural will be announced on Wednesday. “It is Central India’s first multiplex having four screens that can accommodate 1,214 people at one time,” he said. There will be food court, game parlour and art gallery, all under one roof. The multiplex will be run by Inox Limited and the game parlour will be managed by Tuli Group. The Food Court will be managed by Haldiram Group.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=20568

Sid_NGP

May 22nd, 2008, 01:39 PM

Hey, while browsing through wikimapia, I came across this.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1567/kmultiplextw6.jpg

Does anybody have any information about it? It is located at Telephone Exchange Square, Central Avenue.

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=21.1483887&lon=79.120177&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2

Sid_NGP

May 23rd, 2008, 08:34 AM

http://nitnagpur.org/igmc.html

http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc1.htm

Main
http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc1.jpg

College view
http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc2.jpg

Boys Hostel
http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc7.jpg

Nursing College and Hospital
http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc8.jpg

Girls Hostel
http://nitnagpur.org/dppopimg/igmc10.jpg

Sid_NGP

May 23rd, 2008, 09:02 AM

IT park by NIT at Gayatri Nagar.

@ http://nitnagpur.org/proposed.html

http://nitnagpur.org/images/it-park.jpg

Sid_NGP

May 23rd, 2008, 12:43 PM

(c) bobs

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7327/dsc00193uj0.jpg

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/4310/dsc00194aj7.jpg

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/749/dsc00196fw1.jpg

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7686/dsc00197ux0.jpg

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4281/dsc00199yh7.jpg

phaedrus

May 23rd, 2008, 01:20 PM

great update, thanks for posting

IndiansUnite

May 25th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Great finds SID_NGP! :)

Bro, you should daily check out the Nagpur edition of the Times of India for project news, images and renderings.

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/

they upload the daily paper on their website around 5:30am IST.

Sid_NGP

May 26th, 2008, 06:03 AM

Sid_NGP

May 27th, 2008, 09:29 AM

http://www.unityinfra.com/danaganjmallnagpur.html

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1756/danganjmallnagpurzn8.jpg

One of the Shopping mall among 6 Nos. of project to be built at Nagpur on BOT basis. Cost of the project is 145.74 Crores. The project is awarde by Nagpur Municipal Corporation.

Another rendering on BSEL site - http://www.bsel.com/Six_Shopping_Malls_Nagpur.htm

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3843/shoppingmallsr3.jpg

mobarch

May 27th, 2008, 02:32 PM

A M A N ' S P R I D E is proposed at Mahesh Nagar precisely close to Ahbab Colony, the modern architecture adorning the complete building is a good testimony of the Architect, Promoter & Builder's "family living vision".
Aman's Pride is a perfect place with 66 flats and allocated spaces for Laundry-Drycleaner, Saloon, Daily needs, etc.
Amenities includes:
-COMMUNITY HALL
-GYMNASIUM
-INDOOR GAMES
-CAR WASH SERVICES
-AMPLE PARKING
-GENERATOR BACKUP
-BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, ETC

The Project by Zakir Khan's Green City Builders

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/Amans_Pride_Human_Eye_lvl-1.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/Amans_Pride_birdseye-1.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/Amans_Pride_night-1.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/Amans_Pride_front_view.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

phaedrus

May 30th, 2008, 01:40 PM

AAI to hand over Nagpur airport to MADC in a month

THE Airports Authority of India (AAI) is likely to hand over the Nagpur airport to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) within a month. MADC vice-chairman and managing director RC Sinha told ET on Wednesday that the much-delayed transfer of airport assets would clear a major hurdle in developing a multi-modal international cargo hub and airport (Mihan) at Nagpur.
MADC and AAI have floated a joint venture company for the project, but the company’s financial structure is yet to be finalised. “In February 2008, the Union Cabinet gave an in-principle consent to transfer the Nagpur airport to MADC. But at that time, the financial structure of the JV had not been defined. The cabinet wants a note on the JV before the airport is finally handed over,” Mr Sinha said on the sidelines of a presentation on Mihan and socio-economic possibilities for Nagpur and Vidarbha regions organised by Rotary Club of Midtown.
He said MADC has hired Ernst & Young to work out a financial structure based on the assets held by the joint venture partners. Based on the financial model, a note would be prepared for the Union Cabinet. “It will be submitted to the finance and civil aviation ministries. The entire procedure could take about a month, at the end of which AAI would transfer the airport,” Mr Sinha said.
He said AAI should have handed over the airport to MADC much earlier. Transfer of Nagpur airport is central to MADC’s plan to extend the existing runway and developing a second runway as well as building a huge terminal spread over three lakh sq mt.
The Rs 7,000-crore Mihan project, to come up on over 4,454 hectares, includes developing a special economic zone spread over 2,086 hectares that will have IT parks, a health city and a biotech park. Mr Sinha has pegged an investment of Rs 40,000 crore in the project, which would provide direct employment to 1.2-1.5 lakh. The social and recreational infrastructure being built for the project would ensure that at least 40% of the directly employed people can ‘walk to work’, said Mr Sinha. So far, MADC has sold 1,500 acres to IT majors, realty companies, hospitality industry and educational institutes.
In order to ensure uninterrupted power supply, MADC is also setting up a 400-mw captive power plant, which will sell power only to Mihan projects and units in the SEZ at Rs 2.97 per unit, Mr Sinha said. Work on developing infrastructure for the project is on fast track and MADC has completed 60% of the road works.

source economictimes epaper

Sid_NGP

June 4th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Jun. 3rd, 2008
by Rohinikant Matey

THE ambitious Abhyankar Road Widening and Buty Mahal Street Scheme lying in limbo for several years is expected to crystallise soon provided things move in proper direction. Judicious planning and meaningful dialogue between the parties concerned including tenants, owners, developers and Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) would go a long way in making the mega scheme a reality, believe insiders.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=20800

Sid_NGP

June 4th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Jun. 3rd, 2008
:banana::banana:
Nuva College of Engineering and Technology is planning to open a world class Engineering college in the city soon. Talking to The Hitavada Dr D P Kothari, Vice Chancellor of VIT Univer-sity, Vellore, said “This new initiative is a brainchild of BITS Pilani alumni who are spread across the globe. We will be pooling our talent and rich experience gained over the years in various geographies to contribute towards the development of Vidarbha by way of setting up this college.”

Chandra Bhople, who is on the BITSAA International Board and one of the Founder Members of Nuva College of Engineering and Technology, says, “We have a vision to make this as one of the best college in the region. Despite having more than 40 Engineering colleges in Nagpur, none measure up to the standards of IIT and BITS Pilani.” He informed the college will have the best faculty who themselves have to clear a stringent selection procedure. “We will reverse the process of Nagpur students going to Pune in pursuit of better education,” he said.
:):)

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=20803

mobarch

June 4th, 2008, 02:43 PM

City
Mother of all deals: WHC Road land fetches Rs 16,500 per sq ft
Jun. 4th, 2008
by Rahul Pande & Manish Soni
NAGPUR: When realty market in the metros is cooling down, Orange City’s seems to be scaling new heights. In what can be described as mother of all deals, a prime land situated on the busy West High Court (WHC) Road has fetched a mind-boggling Rs 16,500 per sq ft. The deal struck recently has once again rejuvenated the realty market and has become a talk of the town.

Sources in the know of things revealed that the over 12,000 sq ft plot situated on West High Court Road between Indian Coffee House Square and Tilak Nagar canal has been purchased by a leading developer for a whopping Rs 19.80 crore. This works out to Rs 16,500 per sq ft. At this price, an acre of land on WHC Road can fetch Rs 72.60 crore, a rate comparable with the costly Bandra-Kurla Complex of Mumbai. Though the plot has a FSI of 1.25, but using new norms and developmental control rules, a developer can build up to 1.85 times the plot area. In this case, over 22,000 sq ft of saleable area, sources said. WHC properties had always fetched astronomical prices and builders competed with each other to grab every inch of land on the busiest stretch of Nagpur with proven business potential. A leading developer conceded that any project on WHC Road is sold like hot cakes. Leading corporate houses and financial institutions are ready to offer premium rates for quality projects here. An old resident of WHC road, who too is receiving several offers from leading business houses, pointed out that hardly two or three old big properties are available for commercial development, without tenants. Therefore, it is not surprising that this particular property, with clean title, had fetched a record price. The developer who had finalised the deal was tight-lipped about the details and refused to comment. However, hose in the know of things pointed out that projects on similar lands in the vicinity turned out be very profitable for the developers. Hitherto, Ramdaspeth area had witnessed many record land deals with developers purchasing land at Rs 6,500/- to Rs 7000/- per sq ft. A luxury flat scheme coming up in Ramdaspeth area commanded rate of Rs 1.80 crore per apartment. The scheme was fully booked before its formal launch. Similarly, Nagpur Vinkar Sut Girni land on Umrer Road was auctioned for Rs 81.63 crore or close to Rs 4 crore per acre by a leading infrastructure firm. After Wardha Road property boom, most developers had invested heavily on Wardha Road lands and considering the slow-down in property markets following steep hike in construction material and rise in land costs, very few developers were ready to purchase costly properties situated in prime localities. This deal has the potential to change the realty market for better.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=20845

jateenb

June 6th, 2008, 11:59 AM

:banana::banana::nuts:Investment outfit to lead consortium developing 7m sq ft mixed-use scheme in Nagpur. Here is the link......

http://www.propertyweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=297&storycode=3115241&c=1

Sid_NGP

June 9th, 2008, 07:47 AM

amco_in

June 12th, 2008, 02:24 PM

:banana::banana:Swanky malls all set to change city skyline
Jun. 12th, 2008
by Manish Soni
NAGPUR: The construction work of swanky commercial shopping mall and multiplex at Danaganj and Jaripatka is going on in full swing. The joint venture of Mumbai based company Unity Infraprojects Pvt Ltd and BSEL Infrastructure Realty Ltd are constructing Shopping Mall and Multiplex on the land provided by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Built Own and Operate (BOO) basis. Danaganj’s Shopping Mall and Multiplex will be one of the biggest mall coming up on a massive 4.25 acres (1.85 lakh sq ft) of prime land in the heart of old city and will be known as DG Mall. NMC has given the contract of construction of shopping mall, multiplex and Star Hotel at 6 places for a mind-boggling Rs 558 crore. Civic body will get Rs 27 crore per annum after completion of projects in 2010. Company had deposited Rs 12 crore premium and Rs 3 crore as Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

The malls will be coming up at Danaganj, Jaripatka, Panchpaoli, Gokulpeth, Netaji Market and Water Works Office, Sitabuldi. Company has started the construction at Danaganj and Jaripatka site. NMC is trying to clear encroachments and free other sites from encumbrances for construction. Prakash Urade, Executive Engineer (Project) and Damodar Jambhulkar, Sub Divisional Engineer (Project) are looking after the projects. DG Shopping Mall and Multiplex will be the huge shopping mall with five silver screen cinema halls. It is coming up on 4.25 hectares of land with provision of 2.40 lakh sq ft parking space. At a time, around 714 cars, 1614 scooters and 1619 bicycle can be parked on two floor basements. The construction began in September 2007 and it would be completed by March 2010. A seven floor mall with two basements is being constructed on 6.70 lakh sq ft space. Around 600 labourers, 100 plant and machinery operators and 50 engineers are working dawn to dust for the construction of this mega mall. Five screens Multiplex will come up at fourth floor. This may be the biggest multiplex having a five screen cinema hall. The mall will be open to sky for natural light. Retail shops, banquet, restaurants and food courts are coming up in the fully centrally air-conditioned DG mall. Company’s General Manager R K Jaiswal, Project Manager Ambadas Deshmukh are looking after the project. Company has appointed P G Patki Pvt. Ltd Mumbai as Architect and Y S Sane and Associate, Pune as Structural Engineer. An eleven story JP Mall with two basements is coming up at Jaripatka locality. The mall will come up on 3,02,350 sq.ft. The work of water proofing is going on at site. The building plan has been approved by the Town Planning Department of the NMC. The cars and two wheelers will be parked on lower basement and upper basement. Food court, shops, gaming zone, banquet are coming on mall. Seven group of Mumbai is architect of the mall while structural engineer is Y S Sane and Associate Pune. Jambhulkar informed that Netaji Market Shopping Mall is coming up at Sitabuldi on 9393 sq mt (above 1 lakh sq ft). Another mall is coming up at Water Works Office premises at Sitabuldi on 4297 sq mt (46252 sq ft), Gokulpeth Market Shopping Mall coming at West High Court Road on 9302 sq mt (around 1 lakh sq ft) and Panchpaoli Shopping Mall is coming up at Kamal Talkies square on 17,244 sq mt (1.85 lakh sq ft) area. He said that Civic body has issued notices to 140 encrochers of Panchpaoli, 230 encrochers of Netaji Market and 210 encrochers of Gokulpeth Market. The eviction process is going on at zonal level.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=21097

amco_in

June 16th, 2008, 01:16 PM

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getimage.dll?

jateenb

June 19th, 2008, 05:08 PM

:banana::banana::cheers:The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has recently alloted plots to industrial houses like Reliance and HCL at its five star industrial estate in Butibori here. Here is the link....

http://www.bsstrategist.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=40158

amco_in

June 21st, 2008, 04:30 AM

Flying Club starts ground operations

:banana::banana:NAGPUR: Here's good news for all those flying enthusiasts who waited for a decade and half for reopening of British-era Nagpur Flying Club (NFC). The club has commenced its full-fledged ground operations and inducted trainees have started flying.

The state government in its affidavit before the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Friday has informed that the flying club that was defunct for over 14 years has been revived and started operations. The affidavit filed by NFC managing director MAH Khan stated that induction process of the special batch comprising 10 candidates was underway and so far six trainees were selected out of 26 applications.

The flying training of these candidates had begun and more students would be inducted in future. Additionally, regular activities involving license renewal endorsement, skill test and patter flying endorsement activities have also commenced.

The affidavit further mentioned that NFC's second aircraft Cessna 152VT-EUL has received certificate of airworthiness from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bhopal on June 18 and now the club has two aircraft for providing training. The club's another aircraft Cessna-152 VT-ENC has already secured DGCA certificate on November 21 last year.

The DGCA's Delhi-based headquarters in April had accorded permission to the club as 'Flying institute' which enabled the NFC officials to induct trainees for Private Pilot License (PPL) and train them on its three aircraft.
The NFC's reopening has came as a major success for advocate Shriniwas Deshpande and other club members who were fighting for the NFC's reopening since last one and half decades. The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court also played a major part in the club's reopening.

During the last hearing, a special division bench comprising justices Kishor Rohee and justice S R Dongaonkar directed the DGCA officials to provide the requisite permission for starting NFC's operations within a month. The state government has already appointed Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) Captain Mugi Dhanraj and made other two aircraft ready.

The British-period NFC marked its revival after successfully testing its Cessna-152 VT-ENC aircraft on November 14 last year and also secured a 'Certificate of air-worthiness' from DGCA.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Nagpur/Flying_Club_starts_ground_operations/articleshow/3150558.cms

jateenb

June 22nd, 2008, 06:25 PM

:nuts::banana:Mumbai-based Topworth Group of Companies is set to foray into air cargo business in association with an US firm by early next year with an investment of $100 million. Here is the link for that article...

amco_in

June 24th, 2008, 07:59 AM

:banana::banana:Era Group to invest Rs 1,600 crore in three years

Infrastructure major Era Group plans to invest Rs 1,600 crore in the next three years in various activities ranging from expanding construction equipment management division to setting up ready-mix concrete plants.

While close to Rs 800 crore would be spent on importing machinery for the construction activities in the country, the company would invest Rs 400 crore in setting up nationwide network of 60 ready-mix concrete units in three years.

The group would also set up a plant for manufacturing pre-fabricated buildings in Nagpur with an investment of Rs 200 crore to cater to the country's western and southern markets for construction of warehouses and stadia.
"We are planning to import construction machinery like dozers and cranes from European countries and China worth Rs 800 crore to expand our equipment management division," Era Group Chairman H S Bharana said.

The division, which comes under the listed group company Era Infra Engineering, will purchase used machinery from European countries like Germany and France while new equipment would be bought from China.

The division currently has machinery worth Rs 200 crore which is not only used by the group's real estate arm but also let out to other companies in the country.

To cash in on the popularity of quick-fix solutions for the construction industry, the company will expand its ready-mix concrete division ten-fold from the current six units to 60 plants in the next three years.

bhopalus

June 24th, 2008, 08:57 PM

this is a city to watch

amco_in

June 26th, 2008, 11:11 AM

:banana::banana:Johns Hopkins Hospitals to set up health city at MIHAN
WORLD-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospitals from USA would be setting up health city in collaboration with Care Hospitals, Hyderabad, in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of MIHAN. About 75 acres of land has been earmarked for the state-of-the art project that is expected to draw patients from far off places including USA, Europe and other countries to Nagpur.

Revealing this to The Hitavada on telephone, R C Sinha, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) Ltd, said that the health city would have the supervision and technical control of Johns Hopkins which is also a major collaborator in the hospital city. The health city would include 10 super speciality hospitals. This shall be accompanied by various support facilities like Common Diagnostic Centre, Nurses Training School, Technicians Training Institute, Waste Disposal Facilities, hotels for relatives or companions. It will also have the finest of laboratories, operation theatres, consulting chambers, etc. “Haufkins being one of the best known hospital chains in America, we hope to get patients from outside India to Nagpur,” said an emphatic Sinha. The only other country where Haufkins has a collaboration is in Bangkok, said Sinha. Hyderabad based Indu Projects have been given the contract to build the health city, he said. The health city at Multi Modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) is envisaged to be a preferred destination for health tourists all over the world. It shall offer world class health care facilities in different areas of specialisation and super specialisations like Neurology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Organ Transplantation, etc. Providing less expensive treatments. The project consultant for the same is Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd. Duke Aviation allotted 40 acres land CANADA-based Duke Aviation has been allotted 40 acres of land to set up their Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at MIHAN, informed Sinha. “They have already deposited 20 per cent of the amount with us,” said Sinha. Duke would be the fourth company to set up an MRO facility for aircraft in Nagpur. The other three who have already committed are aircraft major Boeing, Mumbai-based Max Aerospace and US-based Bravia.
http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=21518

nagpur

July 11th, 2008, 09:22 AM

:banana::banana:Deccan Cargo lands at MIHAN

NAGPUR: THE ambitious MIHAN project got a shot in the arm on Thursday with cargo major Deccan Cargo Private Limited signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) Ltd. for setting up their cargo operations from Nagpur ..... Full story at The Hitavada: Deccan Cargo lands at MIHAN (http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=11&n=21978)

The opening line of this news in quiet misleading with the quote "THE ambitious MIHAN project got a shot in the arm". I guess the Hitavada reporters need to improve their English and learn the usage of it's proverbs :bash:

mobarch

July 11th, 2008, 01:06 PM

Golden Crest at Gajanan Nagar near Wardha Road.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Golden_Crest_Skyline.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

IndiansUnite

August 6th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Here are 2 pics of an u/c mall that I took during my trip to Nagpur. Which mall is this?

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5223/dscn9633lu2.jpg

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8384/dscn9634ig0.jpg

dreadathecontrols

August 6th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Great pics
and dare i say it...great juxtapositon

_GrapeWine_

August 7th, 2008, 10:50 AM

Here are 2 pics of an u/c mall that I took during my trip to Nagpur. Which mall is this?

It's Poonam Mall on VIP road...

IndiansUnite

August 15th, 2008, 08:00 AM

^ thanks

IQuest- it's being developed by KRaheja Universal group in Butibori-
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8673/iquestro7.jpg

powai_mumbai

August 15th, 2008, 04:29 PM

Bleady Hell ! Nagpur too is much cleaner, with road dividers marked in black/yellow colors, and greenery...

then why the heck is mumbai looking so dirty ...

sorry, i am a mumbaikar..could not resist my emotions..thats why i am posting it in this thread...

Good going, Nagpur

bobbie501

August 16th, 2008, 11:44 AM

^^Nagpur is a small city infront of Mumbai so less Population,Hence scope for Tidy roads & environs.

_GrapeWine_

August 18th, 2008, 03:41 PM

NEW DELHI: A consortium of real estate developer Indu Projects, US-based healthcare major John Hopkins and Hyderabad-based CARE Hospital is setting up a 2,000-bed health city in Nagpur. The consortium will invest around Rs 750 crore in the project through a combination of debt and equity.

Ramana Reddy, who is heading the health city project for the consortium, told ET that it expects to get the regulatory nod in the next few months and the civil work will start by the end of the year or early next year. The health city envisions to build 10 superspecialty hospitals and will primarily target overseas patients. In the first phase, the health city will have 750 beds and it will be operational in the next 36 months.

more @ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News_by_Industry/CARE_Hopkins_to_set_up_health_city/articleshow/3374575.cms

_GrapeWine_

August 18th, 2008, 03:45 PM

^ thanks

IQuest- it's being developed by KRaheja Universal group in Butibori-
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8673/iquestro7.jpg

Can't guess the number of floors in those last two buildings? any idea?

amco_in

August 20th, 2008, 02:26 PM

:banana::banana:Asia's biggest solar thermal energy plant planned in Nagpur

Acme is planning to set up Asia's biggest solar thermal energy plant in Nagpur, where an SEZ is also being established in which equipment and appliances related to wind, solar and biogas energy will be manufactured.

The plant will have an annual capacity of 10 MW.

http://www.exchange4projects.com/POWDIST/asias-biggest-solar-thermal-energy-plant-planned-in-nagpur

_GrapeWine_

August 22nd, 2008, 03:36 PM

Major European investor tied up for renewable energy SEZ
:banana::banana:
A European firm is understood to have committed an investment of 3.71 billion euros (Rs 22,000 crore) in the special economic zone for renewable energy being developed by a Maharashtra government arm with a Central agency near Nagpur.

"We have zeroed in on a firm which will set up a major unit for annual production of 20,000 tons Polysilicon, a key component for solar panel construction," Renewable Energy Minister Vilas Muttemwar said. However, he did not divulge the name of the company which would bring in a major investment in the tax-free enclave.

The SEZ for renewable energy is being developed by the Maharastra Industrial Development Corporation and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency. .

The state government has already issued a notification for acquisition of 2,000 hectares. Muttemwar said he did not foresee any problem over land acquisition.

The government has been giving a thrust to non-conventional energy sources, including wind and solar power. Various tax benefits have been given to investment in the renewable energy area in a country blessed with large wind and solar resources.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=45163

_GrapeWine_

August 26th, 2008, 07:47 AM

Major hotels make reservations in city

26 Aug 2008, 0445 hrs IST, Shishir Arya,TNN

NAGPUR: The Mihan-fuelled realty boom is making several big hotel groups check into Nagpur.

Both national as well as global players in the sector have lapped up lands off Wardha Road, perceived to be the most happening tract in the city.

Some seven new players have plans to set up star hotels with some of them having already begun work. The first of these are expected to begin welcoming guests by 2010.

Recently, Mumbai-based Fariyas Group, having premium properties in Mumbai and Lonavala, has purchased a 2-acre tract in Khamla with plans to set up a 200-room five-star hotel there.

The plot has direct access to Wardha Road through Jaitala Road and is close to the airport. The building housing the over 50-year-old Marathi daily Tarun Bharat at Ramdaspeth is also set to pave way for a three-star hotel.

The Gurgaon-based Radisson Group has already started work on a five-star hotel off Wardha Road, and the Taj Group is also coming up with a hotel in the much-touted Empress City.

Sources say some of the hospitality majors purchased land off Wardha Road and plan to begin work in future. These include groups like Hyatt and Leela, among others.

Such groups have made investment three to four years ago, at that time the total investment would have come at around Rs 120 crore.

Today, only the land would be worth around Rs 700 crore. Building a star hotel would require an investment of at least Rs 100 crore and may go up depending upon the size, status and amenities offered, said an insider.

"Given the growth prospects, Nagpur was the next destination in Maharashtra. We have plans to set up with a five-star hotel with over 200 rooms," said a senior Fariyas Group executive.

The site off Khamla Road was chosen because it is close to the airport and yet slightly away from the busy Wardha Road, he added. Though he remained tight-lipped over the quantum of investment, he added that the group would come up with a modern hotel with a local flavour.

An executive of Radisson Group said that they aimed to finish construction by 2010. It too is coming up with a 200-room five-star hotel.

Appu Wadhwani of Heera Laxmi Infrastructure said the company had bought the Tarun Bharat property and expected to get possession by December. It hopes to complete construction of a three-star hotel at the site that admeasures 19,000 square feet in 18 months.

However, Anil Dandekar, Managing Director of Narkesari Prakashan and publisher of Tarun Bharat, refused to comment. Other players learnt to be coming up with hotels include The Kamat Group having Orchid chain of hotels as well as the Sun and Sand Group.

Former president of Vidarbha Industries Association Suresh Agrawal said the investments would bring a huge change in the city's profile.

"The top hotels would increase the city's appeal and make it even more attractive for investment. It would also give a fillip to ancillary industries and increase quality employment," he noted.

_GrapeWine_

August 26th, 2008, 07:51 AM

Forever Jewellery to pump in Rs 400 cr for retail expansion

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=332507

"We are launching four exclusive showrooms this year, including company's largest "Forever" showroom spread across 10,000 sq. ft in Nagpur," FPJ&DL managing director Jaikumar Begani today said while announcing the launch of its second showroom at Shivranjani crossroads in Ahmedabad.

jateenb

August 31st, 2008, 12:38 PM

:banana::banana::nuts:I am die hard Nagpurkar working in Pune... I am very very happy with the investment pouring in Nagpur...Finally this city is getting its long due recognition and industrialization... Go Nagpur Go... Nagpur Rocks On!!!!!!!!!

amco_in

September 4th, 2008, 07:09 AM

:banana::banana:In a bid to sustain uninterrupted (or 24x7) water supply to the second capital of Maharashtra, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation is undertaking a mega water supply expansion project at a cost of Rs 6.5 billion, according to a civic official involved in the project.
It is learnt that NMC will apply for a Rs 350 crore grant under JNNURM. However, the corporation proposes to collect full user charges for assets created under JNNURM. The civic body has created a new tariff with a view to recover the full cost, to be incurred towards operation and maintenance of the water supply project.
The official said that this was not the first city water supply project put on PPP mode. Many cities are experimenting with water supply on PPP as a pilot project. "Nagpur city is currently implementing one pilot project on PPP mode and based on the positive result, we are now moving ahead to bring the entire city water supply scheme under PPP mode," he said.
NMC recently invited expression of interest for this project, it is learnt. The selected bidder will be required to finance the capital expenditure required to rehabilitate, repair, maintain and provide proper backup for refurbishing and replacing water supply infrastructure.
It is understood that NMC will grant 25-year exclusive rights of operating of water supply services to the selected bidder, including collection of water charges on behalf of the civic body and retain an operator's fee in proportion of the quantum of water supplied and sold. The operator's fee is intended to cover eligible expenditure incurred by the operator for running the project.
Nagpur has a population of over 2.5 million spread across 217 sq. km. The total water supply of the city is over 500 mld per day with 225,000 connections and 2,100 km of pipeline network.

amco_in

September 6th, 2008, 07:14 AM

:banana::banana:The Maharashtra government has announced a 300 per cent rise in the floor space index (FSI) for private hospitals in the island city (up to Sion and Mahim towards the West and North), whereas in the suburbs, the rise will be 400 per cent.

A private hospital in the island can now use an FSI of 5.32, up from the existing 1.33 and in the suburbs, the effective hike will mean an FSI of 5 from the existing 1. The state Cabinet has, however, put in two riders. First, private hospitals will have to pay 20 per cent of the land price as per the ready reckoner to purchase additional FSI.

Second, a private hospital which avails of a higher FSI must keep 10 per cent of its total beds reserved for the people who belong to the economically-weaker section and people below the poverty line.

The state is also planning to provide a similar benefit to private hospitals in cities like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Aurangabad.

AMIT KOHALE
M:9881722948

amco_in

September 10th, 2008, 01:55 PM

vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=

_GrapeWine_

September 11th, 2008, 07:01 AM

^^ HEY!!! what is this??
please edit the post...

amco_in

September 12th, 2008, 06:59 AM

hey dude i m not posting this type of message i dont know how it is possible and that matter is not editabale

_GrapeWine_

September 16th, 2008, 07:13 AM

anyways here is the news to cheer for!!

Care Group Partners with John Hopkins to Set-up Health City
:banana:
Around Rs 750 crore to be invested in the project

US-based healthcare major John Hopkins in partnership with Hyderabad based Care Hospitals Group along with real estate developer Indu Projects, will be setting up a 2,000-bedded health city in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The conglomerates will invest around Rs 750 crore in the project through a mix of debt and equity.
The Maharashtra Airport Development Authority, which is developing the SEZ, will lease the 74 acre land to the consortium for 66 years. After getting the required regulatory approval, construction will commence by early next year. The state-of-the-art health city would be equipped with 10 super-specialty hospitals and has its eyes set on overseas patients. In its first phase, it will have 750 beds and will be operational in the next three years. Whilst Care Hospitals will be handling the operations, John Hopkins is the knowledge partner and will hold equity in the association. Indu Projects will be funding the majority of the investment and is expected to hold a major stake, albeit the details of the holding structure are being worked out. Reportedly, healthcare majors like Manipal Health, Artemis Hospital, Singapore-based Parkway Hospitals and Reliance ADAG were in the pipeline for the mega-project. Fortis Healthcare was in the league as well to make the final bid. However, the hospital major backed out over differences about the operational structure of the project. Talks are still on with a Thailand-based group to set up a health and wellness village in the health city.

http://www.expresshealthcaremgmt.com/200809/market11.shtml

_GrapeWine_

September 18th, 2008, 07:44 AM

Govt acquires 2,000 hectares for renewable energy SEZ

Government today said it has acquired 2,000 hectares of land to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) for renewable energy in Nagpur, which would become operational within 2-3 years.

"2,000 hectares of land has been acquired for the Renewable Energy SEZ in Maharashtra and it would become operational in 2-3 years time," Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar told reporters here.

This SEZ is being developed by the Maharastra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).

A European firm is understood to have committed investment worth 3.71 billion euros (Rs 22,000 crore) in the SEZ.

Government is focussing on non-conventional energy sources, including wind and solar power. Various tax benefits have been given for investments in the renewable energy area.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=46706

_GrapeWine_

September 18th, 2008, 07:50 AM

This news is from Warora in Chandrapur district which is very near to Nagpur, so i think this is the right place to post it...Good to see that even other districts of Vidarbha region are catching up....:):)

Power SEZ at Warora gets green signal

NAGPUR: THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in a notification dated September 3, has earmarked an area of about 100 hectares for setting up a sector specific Special Economic Zone for power sector at Warora in Chandrapur district.

The SEZ is being set up by Wardha Power Company Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based KSK Group. It is expected to generate 545 MW of electricity involving an investment of over Rs 2600 crore, sources close to the development disclosed. In fact, work at the unit had already begun in the month of May when the company got an in-principle sanction from the Board of Approval. But now, with the decks cleared by the Ministry of Commerce, things are expected to move faster. Another group named EMCO, is also coming up with a power generation unit near Wardha Power Company. Construction work at EMCO plant is also in full swing, said sources. Construction work of Wardha Power Company is in top gear and the production is expected to begin in the next year, revealed sources. The two mega power projects has a combined capacity to generate over 1000 MW of electricity.

http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=8&n=23692

jateenb

September 23rd, 2008, 04:57 PM

_GrapeWine_

September 24th, 2008, 06:38 AM

Satyam Computer acquires land for SEZ in Nagpur and Vishakhapattanam.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=47025

This really confused me. Have'nt they acquired the land yet???
Here is the link... What is the status of Satyam city that is being build up..
Nagpur centre will be operational with 3-4 years...

Read it carefully. It says-

Other than this, we have acquired space within a huge SEZ project near Nagpur where we plan to have a development centre of 8,000 professionals.

Land was acquired way back...and they have started construction work, i suppose.

OrangeCity_

September 24th, 2008, 07:01 AM

Read it carefully. It says-

Other than this, we have acquired space within a huge SEZ project near Nagpur where we plan to have a development centre of 8,000 professionals.

Land was acquired way back...and they have started construction work, i suppose.

I visited MIHAN in July. I don't think they have started construction work. DLF is the only company that had started construction work and it's still in the very early phase. Caliber Point might have started recently.

_GrapeWine_

September 24th, 2008, 10:12 AM

I visited MIHAN in July. I don't think they have started construction work. DLF is the only company that had started construction work and it's still in the very early phase. Caliber Point might have started recently.

SP Infocity work also started in April, 2008.
http://www.spinfocity.com/contents/nagpur_events.htm
Not sure about others...

OrangeCity_

September 26th, 2008, 03:11 AM

u/c MIHAN - Entrance overpass on NH7

copyright propertywala.com
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9576/l4347mihaninnewnagpurqv8.jpg

jateenb

September 26th, 2008, 05:05 PM

_GrapeWine_

September 27th, 2008, 01:27 PM

:banana::banana::nuts:

Here is the link....

http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2008/sep/26air.htm

If this is true than it seems Nagpur fast turning up into major Aviation hub......
Hope Boing start construction soon....

This would be simply MIND BLOWING if it realizes....:nuts::nuts: GREAT !!!

from the same link...

The Russian military aircraft major, Sukhoi, will soon be setting up a civilian aeroplane manufacturing plant in Nagpur. "The Sukhoi will invest Euro 2 billion (Rs 13,600 crore) for manufacturing about 25 to 50 super jets initially and later 100 aircraft at full capacity," Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar said on Friday. "The super jets will be of 90 to 130 seats," Muttemwar said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh is likely to sign the agreement in the regard in the presence of Union Defence Minister A K Antony early next month. A Malaysian group, Al-Bukhari, which has expertise in developing airports will be a strategic partner in developing the Special Economic Zone for solar energy, he said. Bawasi, an Indian partner, will acquire land, rehabilitate the affected people and develop the SEZ as part of the prestigious international passenger and cargo hub in the city.

Muttemwar said Al-Bukhari will invest Euro 6 billion in the process of setting up mono crystalline growing facility having a capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes on a piece of land measuring 400 hectares. The aircraft manufacturing plant itself would provide direct employment to 15,000 persons and generate about 75,000 indirect jobs.

_GrapeWine_

October 4th, 2008, 01:37 PM

TNT India plans major network expansions
:cheers:
TNT India is in the process of buying 400,000 sq ft area in addition to its existing 200,000 sq ft area in five major cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur and Kolkata in the next three years to expand its hub and spoke distribution network. The company is looking at acquiring land in all these cities.

In India, TNT follows three lines of distribution model — road express network, domestic air express and international express network.

“We have set up hubs in these cities and will be expanding them further so that each hub will further connect with 20-30 depots (spokes) around them. We are looking to set up warehouses in major cities to cater to the requirements of our customers,” he said.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=336171

_GrapeWine_

October 7th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Maharashtra-Sukhoi talks over Nagpur aircraft plant soon
:cheers::cheers:
October 6th, 2008 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS -

Nagpur, Oct 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh will hold preliminary talks next week with representatives of Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi regarding a proposal to set up a super-jet manufacturing plant here. The meeting, to be attended also by officials of Mukhtar-Al Bukhari’s Malaysia-based SKS Ventures and their Indian partner Vavasi Group, is slated for Oct 13 in Delhi, Deshmukh told reporters here Monday.

Mukhtar-Al Bukhari’s company has come up with a twin proposal to set up a Special Economic Zone for production of renewable energy equipment components and develop a new airport in Nagpur.

The two companies have shown interest in creating these facilities through their MIHAN (Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur) project being executed by Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) of which Deshmukh is the ex-officio chairman.

Fresh from a ’successful’ business tour of Europe, Deshmukh also told reporters that he would persuade the Tatas to set up their Nano car project in Maharashtra now that they have resolved to move out of West Bengal’s Singur.

“Apart from ensuring them hassle-free operations and all necessary infra-structural facilities, the state will also offer Tatas a slew of incentives if they choose to set up their plant in some backward area of the state”, Deshmukh said.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence about removing ‘a few residual hurdles’ in the progress of Nagpur’s MIHAN project concerning acquiring of land for an additional runway in the city’s airport saying a more acceptable package of compensation and rehabilitation of those affected by land acquisition is being worked out.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/maharashtra-sukhoi-talks-over-nagpur-aircraft-plant-soon_100104218.html

TOI news:
CM to discuss Sukhoi proposal on Oct 13

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Nagpur/CM_to_discuss_Sukhoi_proposal_on_Oct_13/articleshow/3568019.cms

mobarch

October 8th, 2008, 10:31 AM

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Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects

Suncity

October 9th, 2008, 07:12 AM

MOBARCH -> answer to your question. Because we merged two threads, my name appears as the thread starter. The older thread was started by me. So when the threads were merged, my name came up as the thread starter.

Your and other people's contribution doesn't get less important because of this.

Hope that answers your question.

_GrapeWine_

October 12th, 2008, 12:34 PM

One more news related to Sukhoi manufacturing plant proposal -

Maharashtra govt to pursue civil aircraft mfg at Nagpur SEZ

http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=336900

OrangeCity_

October 14th, 2008, 01:41 AM

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Corporate_Trends/Nagpur_sizzles_as_investment_destination_/articleshow/3591697.cms

MUMBAI: Nagpur, known as India’s Orange City and Zero Mile City, is back in the reckoning. A study conducted by a private research agency has rated Nagpur among the fastest growing investment destinations of India.

According to a study done by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, developments in the recent years bear a testimony to the advent of Nagpur on India’s investment horizon. Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) is developing a multi-modal international airport and a multi-product SEZ over 4,025 hectares.

The MIHAN project and SEZ, which estimates an investment of $11,625 million, is tipped to be a major driver of economic growth not only for Nagpur, but also for the entire Vidarbha region, said MADC vice-chairman and MD RC Sinha.
Deccan Cargo & MADC have signed an MoU to develop a cargo hub, while Air India and Gati have joined hands to develop a dedicated freighter service with Nagpur as hub.

Gurgaon-based Radisson Group has started work over a five-star hotel in Nagpur. The other investments include that of the Taj Group, Hyatt, Leela, Kamat Group and Fariyas Group. Moreover, work on Sahara City Homes, is also in progress.

According to property consultants Jones Lang LaSalle, Nagpur is among top IT/ITES commercial destinations among the Tier III cities. IT majors like TCS, Wipro, Satyam, HCL and Hexaware Tech have purchased around 500 acres for their proposed projects.

On the investment front, four major sectors are expected to fetch an investment of around $16,135 million over the next decade or so. The tourism sector has pegged an inflow of $120 million.

In this context, The Economic Times and Vidarbha Economic Development Council have planned a two-day international summit on Investment Opportunities in Nagpur on November 26-27 at Nagpur. Deloitte is the knowledge partner for the summit titled “Nagpur-the Growth Nucleus of India”. The summit will focus on investment opportunities in the sectors of urban infrastructure, SEZ and MIHAN, multi-modal logistics, and tourism infrastructure.

mobarch

October 15th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Upcoming Apartment at Godhni Road. It has 12 2bhk flats with lift. Ground + 3 building on corner plot.

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Courtesy:Syed Mobin Architects

mobarch

November 4th, 2008, 05:03 PM

An Upcoming Apartment, Sawar Classic, at Bhupesh Nagar near St.Martin School. It has six 2bhk flats with lift. Ground + 3 building with seperate dining room.

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Courtesy:Syed Mobin Architects

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Courtesy:Syed Mobin Architects

_GrapeWine_

November 13th, 2008, 04:04 PM

http://www.in.com/news/readnews-current-affairs-global-indian-international-school-to-open-branch-in-nagpur-9f9ae3e06e645661a91c6a7a6ed1be3c6ecb8dec-0-true.html

Global Indian International school to open branch in Nagpur

PTI
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 4:11 PM
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NAGPUR: Global Indian Foundation (GIF) which operates the largest Pan-Asian educational institution chain will open a branch in the city offering both International Baccalaureate (IB) and CBSE syllabus courses here.

GIF Vice-President and former High Court Judge Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari and CEO Maneesh Tripathi told reporters here today that the school would commence from the next academic session in 2009-10 for pupils from montessori to standard seven simultaneously.

Set up with 48 students in Singapore in the year 2002, GIF presently has 17,000 students across seven countries including Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and India, Tripathi said.

The school to be built on four acres of land would be run in association with G G Buty Memorial Trust, Vice Chairman of the trust's governing body, Kalyani Buty said.

“It is pollution free campus in Kalamana about 10 kms from city,” she said.
It will provide a mix of academic, aesthetic, creative and sporting elements to make learning an enjoyable and enriching experience, Buty said.

GIIS website - http://www.globalindian.org.sg/Default.aspx?alias=www.globalindian.org.sg/giis

India101

November 22nd, 2008, 06:33 AM

Danaganj Shopping Mall

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http://www.bsel.com/images/shopping-mall.jpg

BSEL has partnered with Unity Infrastructure Limited for the development of six shopping malls, multiplex cinema's, star hotels, Industrial parks and commercials with a gross built up area of 2.3 million sq.ft

All the projects have been awarded.

Total cost of land is Rs. 2750 Million (paid over a period of 20 years)

All the projects are offered on a BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer basis)

Project start date: April 2007

Expected completion date: June 2010

50:50 joint venture agreement with Unity Infrastructure

BSEL share of land and project cost equals 1,150,000 sq.ft

Link:http://www.bsel.com/Six_Shopping_Malls_Nagpur.htm

_GrapeWine_

December 8th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Radisson Hotel @ Wardha Road, Nagpur

Construction has started, first floor slab already completed...

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Suncity

December 11th, 2008, 03:21 AM

Empress City u/c

photo copyright Tejas

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India101

December 14th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Skybus

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Notch one up for Nagpur . The Big Orange has already beaten Mumbai in the race for a bigger share of the resource pie offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.

And now, the state's winter capital could be set for a repeat--this time in the race for a state-of-the-art sky-bus system.

Nagpur is the first city in the country to get financial assistance under the JNNURM. Getting Rs 5894 crore offers a rare opportunity and our priority is to create state-of-the-art infrastructure for Nagpur 's development. We (Government) aim to provide a sky-bus network (which will come up on a build-operate-transfer basis), replace the existing Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation-run system with one run by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, provide 24/7 water and, above all, ensure Nagpur is among the best Indian cities.

Click for Website (http://www.orangecityinvestments.com/development.html)

India101

December 14th, 2008, 01:04 AM

Pearls Gateway Towers

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Project u/c.

mobarch

February 16th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Rs 1.4 crore eco-facelift for Raj Bhavan
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN

NAGPUR: The majestic Raj Bhavan at Nagpur is for most part a mystery wrapped in an enigma for Nagpurians. In a couple of years, it could wear a very
different look and also be a lot more welcoming. Social Forestry Division (SFD) of state Forest Department has drawn up plans to turn the over 140-year-old “Governor Kothi”, lording over 49 hectares of greenery on a hillock, into a floral biopark (vanaspati udyan) showcasing the unique biodiversity of the Gondwana landscape. It will make one recall the resplendent Moghul’s garden at Rashtrapati or Raj Bhavan of Bhopal.

Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the state governor on Residency Road, will get an ecological facelift. SFD will implement a Rs 1.40 crore plantation and landscaping project for enhancing its aesthetic beauty and conservation value. Once beautified, it will be one of the jewels of orange city.

The Raj Bhavan, built 142 years ago as a landmark site in Central India, was originally the home of the British resident in this region. It is part of the Seminary Hills range, the green lung of Nagpur.

The mega project is a fallout of serious concern expressed by governor S C Jamir over poor birdlife, spread of invasive species of trees, and degraded ecology inside the historic premises. There have been reports of intruders and encroachers too. To address the problem, a meeting was held on July 18, 2008, under the chairmanship of secretary to the governor, Shrikant Deshpande, in Nagpur. It was attended by top officials including the divisional commissioner.

It proposed removal of subabul and other invasive species and filling up the gaps by suitable native species having conservation, aesthetic, environment amelioration and ethno-medical value. SFD was assigned the task to carry out the project. SFD carried out a survey on October 15, 2008 and submitted a proposal submitted to governor’s office on January 20, 2009.

Speaking to TOI, Jarnail Singh, joint director, social forestry circle, Nagpur, said, “We have divided the area into five zones. Each zone is proposed to have management treatment and plant options matching with site conditions. We will undertake cleaning of invasive species. Around 6,800 small and big subabul trees will be removed. These trees were planted by our department in 1995.”

Of the 49 hectares, 19 hectares houses Raj Bhavan, associated structures, lawns, gardens, municipal facilities and area allotted to educational and charitable institutions. Open tract extending to 10 hectares along north-eastern side has been invaded by grasses, weeds and shrubs while 20 hectares has vegetation, mostly subabul and other tree species.

OrangeCity_

February 18th, 2009, 04:48 PM

NEW DELHI: Under an ambitious programme of the ministry of new and renewable energy, Nagpur in Maharashtra will be developed as the country's first solar city, it was announced Wednesday.

The orange city Nagpur will become a model solar city by 2012, deriving up to 10 percent of its energy consumption through renewable energy sources and implementing other energy efficiency measures, a government statement said.

The government plans to develop 60 such cities during the 11th Five-Year Plan (2007-12) to meet the increasing electricity demand of cities and promote increased use of renewable energy.

The ministry will bear half of the estimated project cost of Rs.190 million (Rs.19 crore), with the state government or municipal corporation pitching in the rest.

The city can also opt for additional funding from the ministry if the project cost goes beyond the estimates.

Solar energy systems, including street lights, garden lights, traffic lights, hoardings and solar water heaters will be installed in the city. Energy efficient 'green buildings' will also be promoted in large scale.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Energy/Nagpur-to-become-Indias-first-solar-city/articleshow/4149714.cms

_GrapeWine_

February 23rd, 2009, 08:18 AM

Reliance Power to set up 300 MW power plant near Nagpur

Nagpur, Feb 22 : Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG)-owned Reliance Power is setting up a 300 MW power plant at Butibori near here under the Group Captive Power Project model, costing Rs 2,000 crore.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan laid the foundation stone for the project at a formal ceremony held today.

Reliance Power has formed a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd to oversee the project, which will have a debt-equity ratio of 80:20.

Over 2,000 industries located in the industrial areas of Butibori and Hingane will get power from this plant. The project is expected to be commissioned during 2011-12.

J P Chalasani, CEO of Reliance Power, said the company has plans to expand the capacity of the plant to 600 MW. He said the doubling of the capacity may not require doubling the investment.

"The company will go for optimal utlisation of the plant. The capacity expansion is feasible, though the additional 300 MW will come up six to 12 months after the commissioning of the first phase," he said.

http://www.samaylive.com/news/reliance-power-to-set-up-300-mw-power-plant-near-nagpur/610070.html

_GrapeWine_

February 24th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Sushilkumar Shinde lays foundation stone of 1000 MW NTPC–Mauda thermal power project

Union minister of power Sushilkumar Shinde yesterday laid the foundation stone of NTPC's Mouda thermal power project at Mouda near Nagpur in Maharashtra.

NTPC will is investing Rs5,459.28 crore in Mauda, which is its first project in Maharashra.

The Mauda project will have two units of 500 MW each and on completion, the station will supply power to the states of western region.

http://www.domain-b.com/industry/power/20090223_sushilkumar_shinde.html

_GrapeWine_

March 1st, 2009, 01:02 PM

Rendering of Persistent's new building @ Gayatri Nagar IT Park

(c) Parag Kalra
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_GrapeWine_

March 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM

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Empress City Mall U/C
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_GrapeWine_

March 3rd, 2009, 04:45 PM

225-ft high flag mast proposed in Nagpur

PTI
Tuesday, March 03rd, 2009 AT 3:03 PM

NAGPUR: Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda has proposed to erect a 225-ft high flag mast to unfurl the national tri-colour in the city.

The gigantic Indian flag mast, the highest in the country, will generate the feeling of patriotism among the citizens, Darda told reporters here yesterday.

He also asked the district administration to provide a suitable land for it. Expressing his readiness to bear all the expenses in this regard, Darda said a theme park would be developed around the flag mast and the tri colour would be all weather proof.

At a recent meeting with district Gaurdian Minister Balasaheb Thorat, the issue was raised in front of local government officials, he said.
“He also favoured creating a slogan and a tune for Nagpur. Every city has a slogan to identity ifself like Mumbai’s ‘the city that never sleeps’,” Darda said adding efforts are also being made to rope in noted music composers for the purpose.

http://www.in.com/news/readnews-current-affairs-225-ft-high-flag-mast-proposed-in-nagpur-ba1cbcc06a768cbca54d5eb316dd0e29a96eb25d-0-true.html

jateenb

March 5th, 2009, 07:25 AM

_GrapeWine_

March 6th, 2009, 12:25 PM

:ohno::bash: Nagpur has lost 50000 caror investment by Vasavi group to Bikaner.. It seems Vidarbha politicians will never learn.. Here is the link....

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur/Nagpurs-loss-is-Bikaners-gain/articleshow/4215253.cms

I heard there are some hidden issues related to this...RC Sinha said that the Vavasi group itself is just ~100 Crore company and how can it invest such a huge amount bla bla bla.. BUT I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THIS
Also there are still negotiating with VIA for considering Nagpur to set up facility.. so nothing is sure...
can somebody currently staying in Nagpur confirm?

jateenb

March 8th, 2009, 06:04 PM

I heard there are some hidden issues related to this...RC Sinha said that the Vavasi group itself is just ~100 Crore company and how can it invest such a huge amount bla bla bla.. BUT I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THIS
Also there are still negotiating with VIA for considering Nagpur to set up facility.. so nothing is sure...
can somebody currently staying in Nagpur confirm?

Well that could be true. But i heard this project is being promoted by Sam Pitroda.Sam Pitroda is a man that can be trusted... But i agree 50000 carore is way too big... futher it would have been a national headline.....

_GrapeWine_

March 24th, 2009, 09:50 AM

(c) Subodh Sathe

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_GrapeWine_

April 1st, 2009, 08:33 AM

Sahara City Homes U/C on 29/03/09
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_GrapeWine_

April 1st, 2009, 08:36 AM

Radisson Hotel U/C on 29/03/09
(c) grapeWine

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India101

April 1st, 2009, 11:23 AM

^^Thanks for the updates Grapewine

India101

April 4th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Vyankatesh City Center - Shirur

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Link to Website (http://www.99acres.com/customised/infratech-nagpur/citycenter.htm)

India101

April 4th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Vyankatesh Corporate Park - 4 floors

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Link to Website (http://www.99acres.com/customised/infratech-nagpur/corporate-park.htm)

India101

April 4th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Vyankatesh Business Park

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Link to Website (http://www.99acres.com/customised/infratech-nagpur/business-park.htm)

_GrapeWine_

April 10th, 2009, 08:47 AM

(c) grapeWine

Hotel Sun 'N' Sand u/c exactly in front of Mihan entrance...
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jateenb

April 14th, 2009, 05:36 AM

:banana::nuts:This is the biggest Logistic Park of SafeExpress and most modern also.....

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/daily-textile-industries-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=71281

jateenb

April 14th, 2009, 05:44 AM

:banana::nuts:This is the biggest Logistic Park of SafeExpress and most modern also.....

http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/daily-textile-industries-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=71281

amco_in

May 15th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Mirah defers launch of townships[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Mumbai headquartered Mirah Group, engaged in real estate development, hospitality, travels etc has deferred its plan to launch its township projects at Nagpur, Pune and Thane by end-September 2009.

Mirah has planned an integrated township in Nagpur to span over 370 acre with an outlay of Rs 5,000 crore. A SPV has been created for this purpose with two partners.

As for Pune and Thane, the group has 120 acre in each location. The Pune township will have a floor space index of 60 lakh sq ft, comprising low-cost, affordable and high-end housing, besides commercial, office, hospitality and retail spaces.

amit

_GrapeWine_

May 20th, 2009, 07:47 AM

Anand Talkies RuB gets green signal

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Anand-Talkies-RuB-gets-green-signal/articleshow/4549570.cms)

NAGPUR: The construction work of the much awaited railway under bridge (RuB) near Anand Talkies is all set to commence soon. Nagpur Municipal
Corporation (NMC) standing committee approved Rs 19.24 crore proposal tabled by Chafekar & Company for the construction of this RuB in a meeting convened on Monday.

The construction of this RuB has already been approved under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), standing panel chairman Pravin Bhisikar informed while briefing the media on Monday.

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation will construct the push-box bridge stretching between Anand Talkies and Vijay Talkies costing Rs 19.24 crore. Central government recently released the first installment of Rs 2.28 crore from its share of 50% fund amount. State government will make 20% contribution while NMC will contribute 30 % towards the project cost.

Though the RuB job has been sanctioned, the civic body is yet to acquire the required 2,800 sq mt of land belonging to the government printing press
and the other stretch owned by the Government Technical School, Bhisikar informed. However, with the industries department agreeing to give us the land in lieu of the new premises and newly constructed buildings at other locations, the problem has been eased out to a great extent, he added. The 12-metre wide road stretching between Anand Talkies and Vijay Talkies will now be widened to 24 metres, Bhisikar said.

jateenb

May 23rd, 2009, 12:54 PM

Tata's are planning eight logistics parks and Nagpur is one of them..
here is the link...

http://www.livemint.com/2009/05/23000231/Infrastructure--Tata-group-to.html?h=B

amco_in

May 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM

:banana::banana:Green signal for Nagpur-Mumbai high speed train

Vossing, German consultant has given its nod in its pre-feasibility report for the Maharashtra Government's for its high-speed train project between Nagpur-Mumbai.

The project envisages trains running at a speed of 300 km per hour in the 850 km corridor between Mumbai and Nagpur and covering the distance in about three and half hours. Presently, trains take over 14 hours to cover the distance.

Post launch of the train service, the commuters will be able to reach Pune from Mumbai in an hour and Nagpur in three hours. While Vossing has found the long-distance routes viable, it has reportedly said that shorter routes linking proposed greenfield airport near Panvel to Khopoli (30 km), Alibagh (60 km) and Santacruz airport (45 km) and also route between Santacruz airport and Nariman Point (18 km), Goregaon (15 km) and Kalyan (50 km) were not viable. As per the report, these are very short distances and it will not be viable for high-speed trains to operate between them.

The superfast train corridors will be in addition to the expressways being planned to connect various regions. A scheme for widening the expressways connecting Mumbai to Pune and Nashik is already underway. The MSRDC is also planning a superhighway to connect Mumbai and Nagpur.

amit

_GrapeWine_

May 25th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Singapore firm submits final plan for Gorewada International Zoo

May. 23rd, 2009
by Ramesh Marulkar

Forest Department received the much-awaited final master plan for the ambitious Gorewada Zoo of international standard from Barnard Harrison and Friends Company of Singapore and it submitted to the State Government for its approval this week.

The master plan has given details of the programmes to be taken up in four phases on 1885 hectares of forest land at Gorewada situated on the outskirts of the city. This international standard zoo would prove to be a major attraction for citizens and tourists after completion. The zoo includes development of zoo, bio-park, night safari, African safari, breeding centre, educational centre, walking trails, interpretation centre, rescue centre etc. Wild animals such as tigers, lions, leopards, crocodiles, herbivores and attractive birds would be kept in enclosures and open area with moats. Some area would be left for buffer purpose. Reliable sources informed that the total project would involve a cost of Rs. 725 crores. The actual work of this project would be taken up after green signal by the State Government.

Read More (http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=25212)

amco_in

June 12th, 2009, 06:42 AM

:banana:Fire Capital plans seven integrated townships

Fire Capital Fund Mauritius Pvt. Ltd, the first India-centric real estate Mauritius-based fund company, is planning for seven mega integrated township projects across the country. Each project is estimated to cost between $200 million to $1 billion, with the company taking strategic equity positions of up to $35 million in value for each project.
Fire Capital has entered into a 49:51 partnership with M. Jhaveri Group to develop the first township in Indore in Madhya Pradesh comprising high rise apartments, row houses, independent bungalows, commercial and office space apart from other civic facilities. Phase-I of this project is under way and the fund has started investing in phase-II.
It has also formed a JV company, Silver Realities and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, with M. Jhaveri Group to develop townships and IT parks in Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur, also in MP.
Fire Capital will soon launch similar projects in Nagpur, Bangalore and Jaipur as part of its plans to invest in 10-15 such ventures across India.

_GrapeWine_

June 15th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Fire Arcor to get FDI from FIRE Capital Fund for Nagpur project

:banana::banana:

New Delhi, 14th June 2009: FIRE Arcor, today announced the launch of the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) promoted Integrated Township in Nagpur with a project outlay of over US$200mn. Having more than 6 million sq ft of built up area, the township christened as 'The Empyrean' is the largest FDI promoted project in Central India. The project will be developed by FIRE Arcor Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a joint venture company formed between FIRE Capital Fund, a Private Equity Fund focused on Indian Real Estate, and The Arcor Group of Nagpur.

The Empyrean, has been conceptualized and master planned by the world's fourth largest architectural firm, Aedas, based out of Hong Kong The Township has been conceptualized as the one with high construction quality and exceptional architectural designs. The Empyrean will offers 5000 residential units ranging from the most exquisite Villas at the top end to elegant Row houses and Affordable apartments.

The project was inaugurated today by Justice K.N.Singh, Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Also present at the function, as the Guest of Honour, were Mr.N.Rama Rao, Ex-Principal Secretary, Housing, Maharashtra and Mr.William A Eagen III, MD, MG Advisors Inc., New York and board member of FIRE Capital Fund.

Speaking at the launch Mr Om Chaudhry, CEO, FIRE Capital Fund said, "The Empyrean, being the largest Integrated Township Project with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Central India will set enviable benchmarks in the realty sector of the country. This project is based on the most modern urban design principles."

"The Empyrean is also expected to provide more than 2500 jobs (700-800 direct employment, 1700-1800 indirect employment), and by doing that will contribute to moving the wheels of the economy in the vidarbha region" Mr Chaudhry added.

Located at Kothewada on the Outer Ring Road, just adjoining the MIHAN project, the project is on the growth Axis of Nagpur. Offering an extensive 70 acres of open/green space, The Empyrean is themed on the five human senses and how the experience at this Township leads to perfect harmony of these five senses and help the resident lead a lifestyle which would otherwise be possible only in a Paradise.

Mr. William A. Eagan said that "The Empyrean, Nagpur, matches favorably with the best Real Estate Developments even in the Western World. The concepts used by the Architects are world class and when implemented will result in true international style living. The lifestyle of opulence in Villas and exclusivity of the other residential options in the township are sure to boost the owner's pride as a class apart segment."

Rejuvenating the body and soul of the people and offering a new kind living experience, this township will also have special Riverfront sports and recreation zones of more than 5 acres. These unique and magnificent facilities are meant to bring a sense of revitalization and a heavenly pleasure for mind, body and soul aptly described in The Empyrean's logo as "Paradise Regained".

Mr. Siddharth Saraf, MD of FIRE Arcor, said that "The Empyrean is a development designed for contemporary living in Nagpur. The residential options are classified into distinct styles, deluxe and luxury celebrating architectural grandeur. The project will offers high quality of construction at an affordable price. This project of will surely redefine the living experience for the people of Nagpur".

"As the project is coming up on the Outer Ring Road, off the Wardha Road, adjoining the MIHAN and in close vicinity of the VCA stadium, accessibility will be very easy. Moreover with many units in MIHAN getting operational around the same time as the delivery of our phase I, which is expected to be 24 months from now, we are sure of the township being fully occupied, thus providing very good appreciation to our buyers", Mr.Saraf added.

Taking away the hassles of shopping, The Empyrean will have retail options to facilitate the shopping needs of the residents. Adding value to the project would be commercial /office towers, banquet halls, a large internal lifestyle based clubhouse, hospital, a hotel. A petrol pump would also be coming up in the vicinity of The Empyrean.

Apart from the amenities mentioned earlier, one of the most important advantage for The Empyrean is the presence of schools, hospitals etc at a doorstep.

Built on an earthquake resistant structure, The Empyrean will offer all the civic amenities like water, sewage, storm water drain, roads, electricity, telephony, well maintained parks and gardens with in the township to redefine the comfort style of living for the people of Nagpur.

The integrated township is expected to be completed in phases over the next six years, with Phase I getting delivered in about 24 – 30 months time from now.

source (http://www.equitybulls.com/admin/news2006/news_det.asp?id=54091)

_GrapeWine_

June 15th, 2009, 09:33 AM

^^ Details of above project are available @ http://www.firearcor.com/ in pdf.

_GrapeWine_

June 15th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Sun-n-Sand to foray into Nagpur by September 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009, 09:00 Hrs [IST]
By Dheera Majumder | Mumbai

Sun n Sand Hotels, the Mumbai-based hotel development and management company is set to launch its first hotel in Nagpur, by September 2009. The company, which presently owns and operates hotels under its indigenous brand name in Mumbai, Pune and Shirdi is positioning its new property as the first five-star hotel in Nagpur. It currently manages 400 rooms in its portfolio and will add 133 rooms with the Nagpur property. The company has invested around Rs 80 Crore in the latest development.

Speaking with Hospitality Biz, Gulshan Arora, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sun-n-Sand Hotels, states, “There is a huge emerging market in Nagpur with a great need for good quality five-star accommodation, which we aim to provide. Our property is very close to the Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) SEZ project as well as the Boeing Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. This will act as a huge source market with the inflow of international business clientele to the hotel.”

The company considers its prime feeder markets to be Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad as well as emerging towns like Indore and Raipur. It aims to tap the domestic customer. The company has the provision to increase its inventory with 150 additional rooms. It aims to expand the same after observing potential in the market.

The hotel houses three F&B outlets including a 24 hour coffee shop and Kabab Hut, the signature restaurant serving Awadhi cuisine and a bar. The property aims to cater to the wedding, meetings and convention market with its 7000 sq ft banquet hall, four meeting rooms and an outdoor area for catering to meetings, conferences, social gatherings and weddings in the city. The group has tied up with Sohum Spa to manage its in-house spa facility.

Currently, Nagpur has an inventory of 207 rooms in the premium hotels segment. Sun-n-Sand property will add around 340 rooms. While Ameet Wagh, Corporate Head - Sales & Marketing, Sun-n-Sand Hotels perceives competition in the market and expects the property’s location to work in the hotel's favour. “There is already fair demand for premium hotel accommodation, with occupancies in five-star hotels fluctuating around 65-70 per cent. Banqueting is a key contributor to hotel revenues in Nagpur, which boasts many high profile weddings. Within the next two years, the demand for premium hotel rooms and banquets is expected to multiply.” The company will undergo several F&B promotional facilities to ensure visibility in the market. The hotel will offer room rates of Rs 5500- 6000 per night and aims to observe around 60 per cent occupancy in the first year.

source (http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=5144&sid=1)

jateenb

June 15th, 2009, 02:58 PM

:ohno:I am really amazed!! I mean MIHAN is yet to take off and yet investment in real estate keep on pouring in Nagpur.. Fire group announced 1000 carore investment...Although i am happy that invetment is pouring in Nagpur.. but i am worried about the status of 'MIHAN'. Airport hasn't been handed over to MADC.. Deccan Air Cargo yet to take off due to this... Can some one enlighten me on this?????

_GrapeWine_

June 16th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Radisson Hotel U/C on Wardha road.

pics taken by me on 10th Jun 09

Render:
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6756/radissonsn4.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/934/img1582y.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1948/img1579o.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6898/img1580mch.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2083/img1581j.jpg

_GrapeWine_

June 19th, 2009, 08:31 AM

Original plan for vertical expansion of IGGMC gets fresh nod

NAGPUR: The Medical Education
and Drugs Department has once again approved the vertical expansion of the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College
(IGGMC) as per the 2007 government resolution maintaining the original model. However, the PWD will first begin work on the buildings that the college
requires on priority basis to meet the Medical Council of India norms for restoring full complement of 100 MBBS seats in IGGMC. The tenders for this will be floated next month.

The medical education secretary, Bhushan Gagrani on Thursday held a three hour meeting with Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) officials on the issue and directed NIT to float tenders by next month. Speaking to TOI after the meeting, Gagrani said that the NIT would be floating the tenders within a fortnight or so. State government had already made an allocation of Rs 23 crore for the college as per the compliance report submitted to the MCI on May 25. Medical education department is learnt to have given Rs 10 crore to PWD to begin the project immediately.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nagpur/Original-plan-for-vertical-expansion-gets-fresh-nod/articleshow/4673716.cms)

^^Lets hope, by vertical expansion they mean something atleast(!) more that 10 floors... in the previous plan, it was just G+7 floors..:( In a very old news (some 6 years back) in Tarun Bharat newspaper, it was mentioned that they had plans of 20 floor twin buildings! :nuts: Keep the fingers crossed!

_GrapeWine_

June 27th, 2009, 11:51 PM

New Project from Vrindavan Constructions - G+14 storied residential tower

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1632/main1m.gif

Link - http://www.gharkul.com/vrindavan/propertyview.asp?sid=9

chetan.thoke

July 5th, 2009, 04:42 PM

HI AMIT!IS THIS A MAGLAVE TRAIN AS THERE WERE SPECULATIONS

_GrapeWine_

July 10th, 2009, 07:30 AM

Belatedly, didi gifts a train to Nagpur

NAGPUR: Railway minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday gave a city a belated gift of a non-stop train
to Delhi and also promised to develop Ajni as
a model station. She made the announcement while replying to a debate on railway budget in Lok Sabha. Mamata said two more non-stop 'Duranto' (fast) trains -- Delhi-Secundrabad and Delhi-Nagpur would be introduced in addition to 12 already announced. "Two of these trains would start within a month," she said but did not identify them.

With the non-stop train, passengers from Nagpur can now expect to reach Delhi in 12 hours. At present, the fastest train between Nizamuddin-Nagpur is Rajdhani that covers the 1083-km distance in 14 hours with two commercial stoppages at Jhansi and Bhopal.

"It was a long-pending demand of businessmen and people for a new train to Delhi after the Gondwana Express was hijacked to Bhusawal and Bilaspur. There are at least six trains passing through Nagpur to Delhi daily. Yet, the waiting list of passengers continues to swell to over 250-300 almost all round the year. The non-stop train will ease congestion on the route," said a delighted Basant Shukla, general secretary of Bharatiya Yatri Kendra (BYK). The BYK had submitted this demand along with other proposals to Mamata through Nagpur MP Vilas Muttemwar.

Talking to TOI from Delhi, Muttemwar said, "I was upset when no new train was announced for Nagpur in the budget. I pursued it with the minister and finally my efforts bore fruit. I was in the House during the discussion. Apart from Delhi train, she also assured to consider my demand for a similar train to Mumbai. However, many could not hear the announcement amid noise."

For Mumbai, Gitanjali is the only fast train that covers the 837-km distance in 12 hours. If Muttemwar is to be believed, then people can reach Mumbai in less than 10 hours. The Nagpur MP further said that Mamata had also promised to expedite work to develop Ajni as model (adarsh) station, gauge conversion of Nagpur-Nagbhid and Narkhed-Amravati rail link. Nagpur has already been included in stations to be developed as world-class, he said.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Nagpur/Belatedly-didi-gifts-a-train-to-Nagpur/articleshow/4760171.cms)

Street

July 11th, 2009, 11:10 AM

any new 10fl+ in city?

India101

July 12th, 2009, 11:13 AM

^^Welcome to SSCi :)

New Project from Vrindavan Constructions - G+14 storied residential tower

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1632/main1m.gif

Link - http://www.gharkul.com/vrindavan/propertyview.asp?sid=9

wow, thats nice. Great find.

India101

July 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM

The "Tallest" residential building (being advertised like that) in Nagpur by Vrindavan Constructions...

Yashodham Enclave, Ajni
15 storied

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4048/main1kr2.jpg

Night render from here (http://www.nagpurhotproperty.com/index.php?id=6).

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4070/img5142008234519p.jpg

India101

July 12th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Is this the real render for Empress Towers 2?

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6073/img58200805816t.jpg

Click (http://www.nagpurhotproperty.com/index.php?option=view_details&pid=2)

India101

July 12th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Gruhlaxmi Heights, Beltarodi - 5fls - Under Construction

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6908/img514200851918t.jpg

Click (http://www.nagpurhotproperty.com/index.php?option=view_details&pid=4)

India101

July 12th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Jayanti Mansion, Manish Nagar - 4fls - UC/Com?

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/762/jnp.jpg

Click (http://www.nagpurhotproperty.com/index.php?option=view_details&pid=6)

(btw, not to sure if the two above are complete or under construction. Can you comfirm Grapewine or someone else?)

amco_in

July 13th, 2009, 07:13 AM

hey india101 this jayanti mension ii building is allrady constructed and whole building is occupied before last 1 yaer

India101

July 13th, 2009, 07:28 AM

^I thought it may be. I wasn't sure if was complete or still U/C. What about Gruhlaxmi Heights is that u/c or complete.

India101

July 13th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Anyway here a rundown of the lowrise projects posted in this thread.

Yashodham Enclave: Anji, 15 floors

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4070/img5142008234519p.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/img5142008234519p.jpg/)
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4048/main1kr2.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/main1kr2.jpg/)

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Unnamed Project by Vrindavan Constructions: Unknown Location, 15 floors

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2066/ngp.gif (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/ngp.gif/)

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DLF IT Park: Mihan, 5 floors

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2998/dlfitparknagxx8.jpg

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Radisson Hotel: Wardha Road, ? floors

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6756/radissonsn4.jpg

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Empress Towers: Sir Bezonji Mehta Road, 12 floors

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3369/mainah2.jpg

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Prathamesh Tower: Besa, 8 fls
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3800/prathameshtowers.jpg

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Fortune Empire: Besa, 8 fls
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6986/fortuneempire.jpg

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Shanti Heights: Besa, 8 fls
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5841/shantiheightsfront509.jpg

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Rachana Glaxy: North Ambazari Road, 7 floors

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9013/galaxyy.jpg

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Hyatt Majestic: Dhantoli, 7 floors

http://millenniumdeveloper.com/images/ongoing1.gif

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I-Quest Nagpur: Buttibori, ? floors

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9834/iquest.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/iquest.jpg/)

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Rachana Rutuparna: Location?, 6 floors

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9667/rutup.jpg

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Golden Crest: Khamla, 5 floors

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1697/goldcs.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/goldcs.jpg/)

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Golden Vibrato: Gorewada, 5 floors

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8836/goldbiu.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/goldbiu.jpg/)

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Amans Landmark: Ahbab Colony, 5 floors

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4228/amans.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/amans.jpg/)

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Amans Pride: Ahbab Colony, 5 floors

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1971/amann.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/amann.jpg/)

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Skyline Grace: Jafer Nagar, 4 floors

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4797/skg.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/skg.jpg/)

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Sawan Tower: Bhupesh Nagar, 4 floors

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5495/swanm.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/swanm.jpg/)

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_GrapeWine_

July 13th, 2009, 09:43 AM

Is this the real render for Empress Towers 2?

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6073/img58200805816t.jpg

Click (http://www.nagpurhotproperty.com/index.php?option=view_details&pid=2)

no no no no no... these are some random websites. In fact many of them are there showing all those tall glassy buildings as if they are renders!! Many such websites sprouted after announcements of big investments in MIHAN but they can't be trusted.

India101

July 13th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Wish it was. The render looks cool though some wierd colors.

_GrapeWine_

July 13th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Btw, thanks India101 for summarizing these projects, there are many more relatively taller buildings coming up in nagpur, like Fire Arcor's township (high-rise building renders not yet released), Sahara City and many 8-9 storied buildings coming up in Besa region. I'll try to summarize them too soon.

India101

July 13th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Also, what is the real render for Express Towers II?

India101

July 13th, 2009, 09:48 AM

_GrapeWine_

July 13th, 2009, 09:51 AM

As far as I know, there is no project like Empress Tower 2. The site where you got that render was talking about Empress City project, details of which can be seen here (http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/).

India101

July 13th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Oh..ok. Wonder where that website got Empress Towers 2 from? Thanks for the link.

India101

July 13th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Update on Empress City from their website

Commercial

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/COMMERCIAL.1jpg.jpg

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/COMMERCIAL.2jpg.jpg

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/COMMERCIAL.jpg

IT Building

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/IT-BUILDING.jpg

Residential

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/RESIDENCIAL-1.jpg

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/RESIDENCIAL-2.jpg

http://www.gharkul.com/empresscity/images/RESIDENCIAL-3.jpg

India101

July 13th, 2009, 01:04 PM

Some more First City views

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/8073/nagpurfirstcityviewssd2.jpg

from IJM website
http://www.ijmprop.com/CurrentP/FcNagpur/default.htm

More renders from their website (http://www.ijmprop.com/CurrentP/FcNagpur/default.htm). It has been redesigned. And also looks like they've added another commercial building?

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8818/nap1q.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6979/nap2.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8950/nap3.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2378/nap4.jpg

(Whats with the penguins, lol)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3381/nap5.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7285/nap6.jpg

Update -

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4994/nap7.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 13th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks India101...nice updates on Empress City and First City!
I was feeling lonely in this thread, if you see all previous pages! This thread has never seen so many posts in a single day! :D Nice that a regular forumer like you has come up... :)

Meanwhile, this is one interesting statistic:
Originally posted by Sun in Kolkata thread-
Since the topic of Howrah came up - here is an interesting graphic

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/622/kolkataconsumption.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/kolkataconsumption.jpg/)

India101

July 14th, 2009, 12:39 AM

Thanks India101...nice updates on Empress City and First City!
I was feeling lonely in this thread, if you see all previous pages! This thread has never seen so many posts in a single day! :D Nice that a regular forumer like you has come up... :)

No problem. I like to go around the forum and see whats happening across the country. And lots cool developments going on in Nagpur :cheers:

_GrapeWine_

July 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM

KSL's website also mentions about this Empress Hotel:

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5663/empresshotel.jpg

Details:
Plot Location: Umred Road, Nagpur
Plot Frontage: 40 meters
Plot Co-ordinates: 21.06° N 79.03° E
Number of rooms: 182 rooms

I am doubtful about the location, coz Empress City is located near Railway Station. They also mention here (http://www.kslindustries.com/contents/nagpur_hotel.html) one more hotel named "Manhattan Square" but no info is available.

India101

July 14th, 2009, 09:02 AM

^Looks around 18-20 storeys.

amco_in

July 14th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Thanks india101 great job done,allmost all the project u cover today, all though in nagpur one more hotel is coming in wardha rd that is orchid( kamat Group)

India101

July 14th, 2009, 01:57 PM

^^Ok. I'll try add some more tomorrow. I'll also make a list for all of the malls.

harikesh21

July 14th, 2009, 07:51 PM

101 ..WHAT IS THE STATUS OF RACHANA LOTUS COMING UP AT WHC ROAD .IS IT COMPLETE ...
THE EMPRESS CITY SNAPS LOOKS PRETTY OLD.. BECAUSE I HEARD THAT THE EMPRESS MALL WILL BE READY BY OCTOBER 2009.

harikesh21

July 14th, 2009, 07:55 PM

check this link ..http://www.kslindustries.com/contents/megabyte.html

Prominent Alliances for Shopping Mall/Multiplex already signed up:

• Adlabs Film Ltd (BIG Cinemas)
• Pantaloons Retail
• Big Bazaar
• McDonald’s
• Galaxy Entertainment
• Lifestyle
• Wills Lifestyle
• Levi’s Strauss
• Benetton
• Spykar Jeans
• John Players

India101

July 15th, 2009, 01:18 AM

101 ..WHAT IS THE STATUS OF RACHANA LOTUS COMING UP AT WHC ROAD .IS IT COMPLETE ...
THE EMPRESS CITY SNAPS LOOKS PRETTY OLD.. BECAUSE I HEARD THAT THE EMPRESS MALL WILL BE READY BY OCTOBER 2009.

I'm not sure. Their website says its proposed, but they put it in the under construction section of their projects. Maybe Grapewine or Amcoin can dig that out for you.

IndiansUnite

July 15th, 2009, 01:22 AM

More renders from their website (http://www.ijmprop.com/CurrentP/FcNagpur/default.htm). It has been redesigned.

They scaled down the project cos the AAI canceled their NOC due to the alignment and location of the future parallel runway.

I was feeling lonely in this thread, if you see all previous pages!

GrapeWine, keep posting news from the orange city. You're doing a good job. I'm sure there are others like me who visit the thread each day. My mom is from Nagpur so this is one place whose development I'm keeping a tab on.

India101

July 15th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Anyway heres a cool, modern project also by Rachana Constructions.

Rachana Glaxy, North Ambazari Road: 7 floors

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9013/galaxyy.jpg

It will be a muti-storied showroom and luxurious 3 BHK flats.

India101

July 15th, 2009, 01:30 AM

Another project by Rachana Constructions.

Rachana Rutuparna, Location?: 6 floors

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9667/rutup.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2009, 08:03 AM

GrapeWine, keep posting news from the orange city. You're doing a good job. I'm sure there are others like me who visit the thread each day. My mom is from Nagpur so this is one place whose development I'm keeping a tab on.

oh that's nice...Thanks IU! :)

_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2009, 08:05 AM

101 ..WHAT IS THE STATUS OF RACHANA LOTUS COMING UP AT WHC ROAD .IS IT COMPLETE ...
THE EMPRESS CITY SNAPS LOOKS PRETTY OLD.. BECAUSE I HEARD THAT THE EMPRESS MALL WILL BE READY BY OCTOBER 2009.

These are pics of Rachana Lotus taken by me on 10th Jun. Cross-posting from Nagpur Cityscapes thread. It's almost complete, with some internal works remaining.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3044/img1633ivv.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3235/img1632.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Some other buildings U/C

Prathamesh Tower: Besa, 8 fls
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3800/prathameshtowers.jpg

Fortune Empire: Besa, 8 fls
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6986/fortuneempire.jpg

Shanti Heights: Besa, 8 fls
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5841/shantiheightsfront509.jpg

_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Axon's Township: Orange County (http://www.gharkul.com/axongroup/)

Location: Wardha road, Nr. Sahara City

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7306/ocmain2.jpg

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_GrapeWine_

July 15th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Infratech: Vyankatesh City 1

Location: Nr. Butibori Railway Crossing, Wardha Road

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India101

July 15th, 2009, 09:39 AM

These are pics of Rachana Lotus taken by me on 10th Jun. Cross-posting from Nagpur Cityscapes thread. It's almost complete, with some internal works remaining.

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Oh..wow thanks. They should update their website.

amco_in

July 16th, 2009, 07:21 AM

this orange county ,axon,venketesh city are basically doing land selling business this projects are still on paper and through this project they have a attract there customer for land selling

_GrapeWine_

July 17th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Fire Arcor's: The Empyrean Township (http://www.gharkul.com/firearcor/)

Location: Kotewada, Wardha Road

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Phase 1, 32 Acres
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Villas
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Country yard homes
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Villas
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Midrise appartments
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amco_in

July 18th, 2009, 06:20 AM

NIT to allow user change of plots

Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has decided to allow user change of plots if the plot owner is ready to pay the charges. The proposal will be sent to state government for approval. The decision was taken in board meeting held on Friday.
NIT chairman Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said that many persons had started using residential plots for commercial use. Till now change of use from residential to commercial was not allowed but in view of large scale conversions NIT had decided to take a practical view.

NIT would constitute a fixation committee to determine the additional premium and ground rent to be paid by the plot owner. These amounts would be calculated on the basis of prevalent market rate as mentioned in the ready reckoner.

If a plot owner whose user is residential as per city development plan of 2001 wants to convert it into commercial then he would have to pay additional premium for the extra floor to space to index (FSI) he would get. He would also have to pay enhanced ground rent as applicable to commercial properties.

Say, if you have a residential plot of 1,000 square feet. As FSI for residential plots is 1 you can construct maximum 1,000 sq feet on the plot. However, if its user is changed to commercial the FSI will increase to 2.5, which means that you can construct 2,500 square feet. As per NIT policy you will have to pay NIT a premium for the additional 1,500 sq feet at market rate.

In case the plot is meant for industrial use and the owner wanted to convert it into commercial then NIT would charge 20% additional premium at market rate, Mukherjee said.

The chairman said that NIT had conducted a survey and identified 15 places for pay and park zones. There are some places where the parking space is big and NIT was thinking of constructing parking plazas there. NIT would ask private persons whose land is reserved for parking to hand over the land for such zones and get that much quantum of transfer of development rights (TDR).

The other important decisions taken by NIT board

Rs 54.04 crore water supply scheme for Gunthewari layouts under JNNURM given green signal

Sports club to be constructed on PPP basis near Chikhli Temple

Dayanand Park, Jaripatka, to be developed on PPP basis

180 plots for poor persons in Chikhli to be allotted by lottery

Gokulpeth market belongs to NIT'

NAGPUR: The NIT has realised after 68 years that Gokulpeth market, which is being operated by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), belongs to it. NIT chairman Sanjay Mukherjee said that while going through old records NIT officials discovered this fact.

Mukherjee said that while NMC did not have any record of its ownership superintendent of land records had issued an order making NIT as the owner instead of NMC. The board members on Friday decided to take back the land from NMC.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-City-Nagpur-NIT-to-allow-user-change-of-plots/articleshow/4791131.cms

India101

July 18th, 2009, 08:09 AM

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3108/masterplan.jpg

Hmm wonder what the highrise buildings will look like.

India101

July 18th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Hotel Itsa, designed by Hafeez Contractor.

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amco_in

July 18th, 2009, 10:32 AM

hello india 101,this hotel ista comes in nagpur?,

amco_in

July 18th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Vidarbha to get three mega projects

The Maharashtra Government has reportedly signed three MoUs worth Rs 6,372 crore on 17 July 2009.

The investment deals were singed with Adhunik Corporation, Reliance Cementation and Deegee Cotsyn. All these three projects are likely to be coming up in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

Adhunik Corporation is planning to set up an integrated cement and steel manufacturing plant in the Chandrapur district at an investment of Rs 4,000 crore. The newly planned plant will produce four million tpa of cement and 1.1 million tpa of steel. The plant will be powered with a 125 MW captive power plant.

Reliance Cementation, an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, intends to set up two cement plants in Yavatmal district and at Butibori near Nagpur an estimated cost of Rs 2,250 crore. The five million tpa Yavatmal facility will have a 3.3 million tpa clinker facility along with a 50 MW captive power station. At Butibori, the company will establish a plant producing two million tpa of cement.

Vidarbha based Deegee Cotsyn, a Narendra Group company, is proposed to set up a composite ginning, pressing, spinning, and weaving unit at Rs 122.57 crore at Badnera in Amravati district. The unit is likely to have a capacity to produce 31,200 spindles per annum for making compact yarn along with 3 MW captive power plant.

India101

July 18th, 2009, 10:59 AM

hello india 101,this hotel ista comes in nagpur?,

Yes its in Nagpur.

_GrapeWine_

July 20th, 2009, 08:56 AM

Four decades later, night 'airmail' service returns to Nagpur

NAGPUR: Your birthday gifts, personal letters or business parcels could soon be reaching their destinations
across India faster than ever before.
India Post, the earlier Department of Post, has decided to resurrect the night airmail' service with Dr Babasheb Ambedkar International Airport at Nagpur as its hub. This bid to improve services amid stiff competition from private courier companies is slated to take off by July-end.

Nagpur arrived on the aviation map
exactly 60 years ago, in 1949. The city was playing host to the night airmail service just one year later, in 1950, with mail being exchanged here for further distribution.

"In the legendary night airmail service, small planes the 28-seater Dakota carrying loads of postal mail and parcels from all four compass points of the country converged here. From Nagpur, the mail was distributed to nearby centres by rail and road, cutting down on delivery time drastically. The system was so good that people in Nagpur used to get letters from any part of the country in one day," say sources at the airport.

This service was closed down some time in the 70s. Now, six decades down the line, the hub-and-spoke' model is said to have inspired India Post to start such a service once again.

A senior India Post official told TOI, "India Post has acquired two freighter aircraft from Air India for faster delivery of mail. These two aircraft, bearing the India Post logo rather than the Air India emblem, will take off from Mumbai and Chennai to converge at Nagpur airport every evening."

"Soon, a third aircraft that is already in service flying everything from handicrafts to foodgrain on the Kolkata-Guwahati route will come to Nagpur via Delhi, thus connecting the north and east part of the country to the city. The aircraft will then fly back to New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata
after exchanging the postal cargo (pallettes)."

"Every night before the freighters leave Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata centres at around 11:30pm, all mail from nearby cities will reach them," said the official.

The first Boeing is slated to take off from Chennai, go to Bangalore and come to Nagpur. The second one will start from Mumbai and come to Nagpur directly. The third one will start from Kolkata go to Guwahati and Delhi before reaching Nagpur. Soon these aircraft will connect cities like Ahmedabad and Surat also to Nagpur, said an Air India official.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-City-Nagpur-Four-decades-later-night-airmail-service-returns-to-Nagpur-/articleshow/4796511.cms)

India101

July 20th, 2009, 12:08 PM

hello india 101,this hotel ista comes in nagpur?,

Here is the link (http://www.hafeezcontractor.com/FrmItemDisplay.asp).

_GrapeWine_

July 20th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Millennium Developers: Hyatt Megaplex (http://www.gharkul.com/millennium/), Besa Square, G+7

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mobarch

July 20th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Aman's Harmony @ Ahbab Colony by Green City Builders.
Contact : 9860731786

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Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects (http://www.mobarch.com)

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Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects (http://www.mobarch.com)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f361/mobarch/Nagpur/AMANSHARMONYSOUTHWEST-1.jpg
Courtesy: Syed Mobin Architects (http://www.mobarch.com)

amco_in

July 22nd, 2009, 08:25 AM

Mr mobin's projects has some uniqness, he has doing so many projects in nagpur and his all project has some land mark in nagpur

amco_in

July 22nd, 2009, 08:27 AM

Ethanol-diesel blending plant inaugurated in Nagpur

The Purti Group of Companies, on 19 July 2009, inaugurated its ethanol-diesel blending pump at Bela in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra Government has recently accorded its approval to the blending project. Seven per cent ethanol has been permitted to blend with diesel. Besides 0.05 per cent solubliser addictive will be added to make the alternative fuel.

Besides, the group has joined hands with Energics Private, a Singapore company for supply of 'solubliser addictive'. The blended mixture is known as 'Enerdiesel Solubliser'.

source:exchange4projects

_GrapeWine_

July 25th, 2009, 04:04 PM

All copyright: chetansinght

VCA stadium
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Sahara City Homes U/C
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Butibori ROB U/C
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_GrapeWine_

July 25th, 2009, 04:05 PM

All copyright: chetansinght

Hotel Sun 'N' Sand U/C
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_GrapeWine_

July 25th, 2009, 04:06 PM

All copyright: chetansinght

Hotel Radisson U/C
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jateenb

July 30th, 2009, 08:13 AM

:banana::banana:In an effort to give back the city its due, a group non-resident Indians (NRIs) have joined hands to promote city at global level on various
international forums and formed a charitable trust, Nagpur First Charitable Trust' to support the wcause through various projects.
Here is the complete link for complete story

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City/Nagpur/NRIs-bid-to-promote-Nagpur-as-global-city/articleshow/4827414.cms

Glad that atleast efforts are being made to give Nagpur the respect and status it deserve. Here is the link of the website...

www.nagpurfirst.org

India101

August 2nd, 2009, 08:27 AM

Empress Central Tower, 10 floors (3 retail, 7 resi)

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9372/empresscent1.jpg

Link (http://www.rajeconsultants.com/pops/empresscent2.html)

India101

August 2nd, 2009, 09:05 AM

^The mall at the bottom of that will be...

Amenity Mall

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Link (http://www.rajeconsultants.com/pops/aminity1.html)

_GrapeWine_

August 10th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Indiabulls to build industrial park near Katol

NAGPUR: Two days after Nagpur airport was finally transferred to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), which is developing Mihan, Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd (IREL) has announced that it would set up a 250 acre industrial park near Katol, 40 km from here.
IREL expects that the whole park would entail an investment of Rs 5,000 crore and is expected to provide employment to around 25,000 persons. IREL senior manager Pramod Rathod said that with a megaproject like Mihan coming up near Nagpur and power projects having total capacity of 7,000 to 8,000 MW coming up in Vidarbha in the three to five years, there is a huge scope for small and medium scale industries.

"Mihan and other power projects will require several ancillary industries. There is very little land available in Butibori industrial estate and rates are unaffordable for most industries. The waiting list for land at Butibori has crossed 500. MIDC is planning to acquire more land but according to our estimate it will take at least a year and a half. Hence, industrialists will have to set up their shop in some other locality and Katol is the ideal location. It is well-connected by road and rail. MLA Anil Deshmukh is doing his best for the project," he said.

Rathod said that at present the rates in Butibori MIDC is Rs 400 per square metre whereas IREL is planning to sell land at Katol for only Rs 75 per square metre and provide better facilities.

He said that Maharashtra Industries Development Corporation (MIDC) had already provided land to the Sepset Constructions, the Indiabulls company that would execute the project. MIDC is making arrangements for water. IREL had applied to MIDC to get approval for its industrial park.

Vice-president Abhimanyu Rathod said that IREL with help of concerned government agencies would make the following facilities available at the park - roads with capacity of bear industrial tonnage, power substation, water supply network, telecommunication facilities, street lighting, storm water drains and common effluent treatment park.

IREL would also construct a commercial facility centre (CFC) that would house banks, post office, insurance offices, hotels, restaurants, canteens, club house, transport offices, courier company offices, hardware and electric shops. A petrol pump would also be set up near the CFC.

IREL also proposed to build houses if there was a demand and some area had been reserved for it, Abhimanyu Rathod said.

He further said that industrialists could opt for open plots if they wanted to construct their factory as per their requirement. The company would also construct sheds and factories spread over a standard area of 10,000 square feet. Smaller factories spread over an area between 600 and 2,500 sq feet would also be constructed.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/nagpur/Indiabulls-to-build-industrial-park-near-Kato/articleshow/4872568.cms)

_GrapeWine_

September 8th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Gladstone Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (http://www.gharkul.com/gladstone/), G+8
Location: Besa

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Shri Swami Puram (http://www.gharkul.com/sasi/), G+6
Location: Chinchbhuvan, Wardha Road
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Shri Swami Sanket (http://www.gharkul.com/sasi/), G+5
Location: Bharat Nagar, Amravati Road
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jateenb

September 9th, 2009, 08:33 AM

:banana::banana::banana:Here is the link...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/kolkata-/Hospitality-giant-on-land-hunt-for-city-address/articleshow/4988332.cms

_GrapeWine_

September 14th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Britain eyes Nagpur, India’s new aerospace hub

LONDON - Britain’s Trade, Investment and Business Minister Lord Mervyn Davies is to visit India for four days beginning Monday for talks to expand growing ties in defence technology and other cutting-edge sectors.

High on his agenda is the city of Nagpur, which is being developed as India’s new aerospace hub and, according to the UK-India Business Council, needs new infrastructure and engineering capability.

The UKIBC hopes that by engaging now with Nagpur, British businesses will be able to grow with the city and able to beat off the competition.

Davies, who will also travel to Delhi and Mumbai, told IANS in London recently that Britain was keen to develop high-tech defence and aerospace ties with India.

His visit is likely to lead to a ‘mix and match’ between Indian and British defence and security companies with a follow-up visit from the Indians later this year.

The entire effort could give defence cooperation between the two countries its biggest push in more than 60 years, with jobs created in both countries.

India is on the move and we must move with it, said Davies Sunday.

Innovative Indian and UK firms are now working together at the top end of the industrial spectrum - on pharmaceuticals, electronics and advanced manufacturing. India’s talent, confidence, energy and entrepreneurial spirit is for the world to see and experience,” he said.

The UK and India stand shoulder to shoulder in a new millennium. In forums such as G20, we are promoting global trade and economic liberalisation, which is vital to bring prosperity and jobs to millions in both our countries and around the world,” he added.

Davies will visit Nagpur to support a delegation of British businesses led by the UKIBC. The delegation will have companies from urban infrastructure, town planning, mining, energy, legal, financial, construction, water, power, education, and brand marketing sectors.

Britain’s bilateral trade with India is worth over 12 billion pounds and Indian investments last year created some 4,000 jobs in Britain - second only to US investments.

source (http://blog.taragana.com/n/britain-eyes-nagpur-indias-new-aerospace-hub-167317/)

jateenb

September 14th, 2009, 10:58 AM

_GrapeWine_

September 15th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Britain seeking stronger ties with India in defence technology

07:10 GMT, September 14, 2009 In an attempt to explore greater ties in defence and aero-space technology between the two countries, according to DD India, Britain's Trade, Investment and Business Minister will undertake a four-day visit to India from Monday.

On the eve of his visit, Davies said "UK and India stand shoulder-to-shoulder in this new millennium and will explore all avenues to have greater tie-ups in defence technology and aero-space."

During his trip, Lord Mervyn Davies, will visit Nagpur, an emerging new aerospace hub, Mumbai and Delhi.

Davies will visit Nagpur to support a delegation of British businesses led by the UK India Business Council, headed by former minister Patricia Hewitt.

The delegation will include chiefs of companies from urban infrastructure, town planning, mining, energy, legal, financial, construction, water, power, education and brand marketing sectors.

source (http://www.defpro.com/news/details/9771/)

India101

September 15th, 2009, 09:58 AM

^Good news.

There also seems to be high number of new lowrises in Nagpur :)

jateenb

September 16th, 2009, 03:20 PM

:banana::banana:Here is the link for UK India Business Council report for emerging cities in India..

http://www.ukibc.com/ukindia2/files/Brochure%20Emerging%20Cities%20Final.pdf

shreyas1684

September 17th, 2009, 04:32 AM

^^ nice dude...nagpur among 9 (most) emerging cities of india..if i guess..:cheers:

_GrapeWine_

September 17th, 2009, 09:25 AM

UK investors look foropportunities in city

NAGPUR: A business delegation from UK arrived in the city on Tuesday to explore business opportunities taking forward the process of foreign investors now looking beyond bigger cities. Headed by the British trade minister Lord Mervyn Davies, this is said to be the first high powered foreign delegation to visit the city.

The minister, in a press release, has called Nagpur as one of the engine rooms for India's growth. "UK firms should look beyond the obvious destinations like New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore and explore the potential of emerging cities such as Nagpur," he noted. Nagpur has been chosen as an emerging destination after a detailed study conducted on similar towns of India. The study was conducted by UK India Business Council (UKIC).

While the minister would be visiting the city on Wednesday, the delegation arrived a day before. The delegates led by the deputy high commissioner Vicki Treadell held a meeting with officials of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) and also paid a visit to the Mihan site, off Wardha Road. The delegates were addressed by MADC's vice-chairman-cum-managing director R C Sinha.

President of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) Pravin Tapadia said the local industrialists indeed look forward for exploring newer vistas during this visit. It is first time that a trade minister is interacting with local industrialists. Apart from the logistics business in Mihan, there are abundant investment opportunities in the power sector. Also, proposals in manufacturing sector can be looked into, he said.

Meanwhile, Treadell has observed, "UK is always seeking to expand its business relations in India. Nagpur is poised to become a major commercial centre and we would like to partner Nagpur in its growth story. British companies are already active in Nagpur and I hope that the UKIBC delegation that the minister is supporting will be able to generate further business partnerships."

As far as existing UK-Nagpur links are concerned, a British firm Scott Wilson has done the master planning for Mihan SEZ and has now been awarded contact for designing the runway and terminal building. Mott Macdonald are the consultant for power transmission in Mihan. While PWS, a Northern Ireland-based company has a manufacturing facility in Nagpur for making road signs, said a press release issued by the British high commission.

source (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/nagpur/UK-investors-look-foropportunities-in-city/articleshow/5015799.cms)

_GrapeWine_

September 18th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Sanman Gaurav (http://www.gharkul.com/sanman/propertyview.asp?sid=2), G+7
Location: Manish Nagar

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jateenb

September 20th, 2009, 05:21 PM

:banana:Here is complete report

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/nagpur/French-follow-British-to-city-seek-business-interests/articleshow/5031396.cms

_GrapeWine_

September 26th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Umpires academy adds another feather to VCA's cap

Sep. 25th, 2009
by Sports Reporter

CONTINUING its rapid progress as an important cricket centre of the country the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has bagged the BCCI umpires academy, to be set up at the Civil Lines stadium soon.

Already a well-known venue in the world, Nagpur took a giant stride on the cricketing map with a magnificent international stadium at Jamtha last year. The stadium has already become a regular for international as well as domestic games. By getting the umpires academy now, an important wing of the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), the city has established itself as central India's prominent cricket centre. This could very well be termed as another gift to the city from BCCI chief Adv Shashank Manohar. VCA was in the know of the proposed plan to set up the academy since last few months. In fact, Dr M N Dorairajan, Secretary, VCA, who is also a member of the umpires sub-committee, had been asked to prepare a blueprint for the academy. The blueprint was presented to the umpires sub-committee in a meeting held on September 19 at Mumbai. It was finalised and ratified by the BCCI annual general meeting on Thursday. According to Dr Dorairajan the requirements for the academy include 16 well-furnished rooms, a swimming pool, gymnasium, projector room, library and other things. Since the Civil Lines stadium fulfills all the standards the prestigious academy was allotted to Nagpur.

The rooms will come up on the first floor above Billimoria Pavilion, Dr Dorairajan said. We aim to produce umpires who would make India proud by getting entry into ICC's Elite group of umpires, he added. The academy will also serve the purpose to train scorers and statisticians, it has been learnt. VCA already boasts of India's first residential cricket academy. It has evoked praise from greats like Sachin Tendulkar. The facilities can very well be utilised for the Umpires Academy as well, felt VCA authorities. Vidarbha administrators too got a pre-Dussehra gift by getting nominated on various panels. Former India player Prashant Vaidya, who looks after the residential academy, has been nominated on BCCI's technical committee from the central zone.

source (http://news.hitavadaonline.com/news/index.php?mode=single&page=10&n=26192)

nagpur31

September 27th, 2009, 09:09 PM

MIHAN Nagpur - SEZ - Photos
http://mh-31.com/nagpur-photos/thumbnails.php?album=7

harikesh21

September 29th, 2009, 07:15 AM

http://www.sunnsandhotel.com/nagpur/about_us.htm

_GrapeWine_

September 29th, 2009, 08:24 AM

^^
Nice photos nagpur31 and Nice find harikesh!
Welcome to SSC..:cheers:

_GrapeWine_

September 29th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Arshiya lines up Rs 2,210 cr expansion

Mumbai: Arshiya International, the supply chain and logistics solutions company, is investing Rs 2,210 crore in the first phase of an expansion plan which includes setting up free warehousing trade zones (FWTZs) and strengthening its rail network.

Of the planned investment, Rs 1,450 crore would be debt and rest Rs 760 crore would be equity.

Ajay Mittal, chairman and managing director, Arshiya, told DNA the company has already tied up Rs 1,045 crore debt and raised Rs 515 crore equity. "We need to raise Rs 245 crore more as equity," he said.

The logistics firm has started work on the initial phase of its FWTZ projects in Mumbai, Delhi and Nagpur, which would be operational by April 2011.

"Of the Rs 530 crore earmarked for the Mumbai FWTZ, we have spent Rs 190 crore; for Delhi we have spent Rs 80 crore of the planned Rs 435 crore. In Nagpur, where we plan to invest Rs 315 crore, Rs 70 crore have been spent," Mittal said.

Arshiya is also planning "distriparks" (warehouses for local distribution of goods) and
has invested Rs 75 crore out of a projected investment of Rs 300 crore.
Other than warehousing, the logistics company is in its initial phase of expanding its rail network.

"We are planning to add 30 rakes to current operational seven. For this, we have earmarked Rs 630 crore with the necessary infrastructure and have already spent Rs 240 crore. These rakes will be operational by FY2011," Mittal said.

source (http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_arshiya-lines-up-rs-2210-cr-expansion_1293070)