Godrej Fund Management expands its Build to Core office platform to US$ 450 million

13 Aug 2019 CW Staff

Photo: For representational purpose

The company has held the second close for its office platform that invests or develops office assets

Godrej Fund Management (“GFM”), the real estate private equity arm of the Godrej Group, has announced the second and final close of its US$ 450 million office development platform. Across Godrej Build to Core-I (“GBTC-I”) and the existing core fund, GFM can now invest in or develop office assets worth over US$ 1 billion in value.

With this development, the assets under management for GFM has crossed the US$ 1.6 billion mark across asset classes. GBTC-I, is a ‘club style’ office investment platform that invests in developing world class, Grade-A office buildings in leading locations across the key office markets of India. APG Asset Management NV (“APG”) was the cornerstone investor for GBTC-I since its inception in 2018, committing US$ 150 million. The platform has now partnered with Allianz Real Estate (“Allianz”) which has committed another US$ 150 million to the platform. This is the second and final close for GBTC-I, taking it to the full potential of US$ 450 million. It has already secured two developments, one each in Mumbai and Gurugram, totalling 2 million sq ft. The platform currently has a strong pipeline of assets with an aim to fully deploy the capital within a timeframe of next 12-18 months.

Karan Bolaria, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Fund Management, said, “We are pleased to partner with Allianz Real Estate and APG Asset Management on our office development platform, GBTC-I. GFM, with its strategic combination of investment management and development management capabilities, is ideally positioned to deliver on the opportunity that exists in Grade-A office in India.”

Graeme Torre, Managing Director, APG Asset Management Asia, said, “The build-to-core strategy that we commenced with Godrej Fund Management last year has had a very successful start with two first class acquisitions and a strong pipeline of future opportunities. We are delighted to have Allianz Real Estate now join the partnership and look forward to seeing the portfolio further extended to provide exposure to India’s premium office sector.”

“We continue to believe in the long-term growth prospects of the Indian economy. Strong demographic trends and improving transparency are supporting real estate occupier as well as investor demand, in particular the office sector, which is ideal for long-term institutional investors such as Allianz,” said Rushabh Desai, Asia-Pacific CEO of Allianz Real Estate. “We are excited about this new partnership. Godrej is one of the most trusted brands in India with a successful track record in office. We are confident that the platform will deliver upon completion a premium office product that is increasingly sought after by multinational tenants operating in India.”

Photo: For representational purposeThe company has held the second close for its office platform that invests or develops office assets Godrej Fund Management (“GFM”), the real estate private equity arm of the Godrej Group, has announced the second and final close of its US$ 450 million office development platform. Across Godrej Build to Core-I (“GBTC-I”) and the existing core fund, GFM can now invest in or develop office assets worth over US$ 1 billion in value.With this development, the assets under management for GFM has crossed the US$ 1.6 billion mark across asset classes. GBTC-I, is a ‘club style’ office investment platform that invests in developing world class, Grade-A office buildings in leading locations across the key office markets of India. APG Asset Management NV (“APG”) was the cornerstone investor for GBTC-I since its inception in 2018, committing US$ 150 million. The platform has now partnered with Allianz Real Estate (“Allianz”) which has committed another US$ 150 million to the platform. This is the second and final close for GBTC-I, taking it to the full potential of US$ 450 million. It has already secured two developments, one each in Mumbai and Gurugram, totalling 2 million sq ft. The platform currently has a strong pipeline of assets with an aim to fully deploy the capital within a timeframe of next 12-18 months.Karan Bolaria, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Fund Management, said, “We are pleased to partner with Allianz Real Estate and APG Asset Management on our office development platform, GBTC-I. GFM, with its strategic combination of investment management and development management capabilities, is ideally positioned to deliver on the opportunity that exists in Grade-A office in India.”Graeme Torre, Managing Director, APG Asset Management Asia, said, “The build-to-core strategy that we commenced with Godrej Fund Management last year has had a very successful start with two first class acquisitions and a strong pipeline of future opportunities. We are delighted to have Allianz Real Estate now join the partnership and look forward to seeing the portfolio further extended to provide exposure to India’s premium office sector.”“We continue to believe in the long-term growth prospects of the Indian economy. Strong demographic trends and improving transparency are supporting real estate occupier as well as investor demand, in particular the office sector, which is ideal for long-term institutional investors such as Allianz,” said Rushabh Desai, Asia-Pacific CEO of Allianz Real Estate. “We are excited about this new partnership. Godrej is one of the most trusted brands in India with a successful track record in office. We are confident that the platform will deliver upon completion a premium office product that is increasingly sought after by multinational tenants operating in India.”

Infrastructure Transport

17 Sep 2025

Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari Highway Set for Completion by December 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a new target to complete the four-lane Gurgaon-Pataudi-Rewari highway by December 2025, following a two-year delay.Originally planned in 2018 to upgrade the two-lane state highway into a national highway, the project is estimated to cost Rs 9 billion. Construction, which began in 2021, was initially scheduled for completion in November 2023. According to NHAI, around 70 per cent of the work is already complete, with two major structures still pending: a railway overbridge at Pahari village and a two-lane unidirectional flyover on Dwarka E..

Infrastructure Transport

17 Sep 2025

UP Plans Rs 900 Million Extensions to Hindon Elevated Road

The Uttar Pradesh state bridge corporation has prepared the detailed project report and cost estimates for two proposed extensions of the 10.3-km Hindon elevated road, officials said on Thursday. The road connects Raj Nagar Extension to UP-Gate near the east Delhi border, and the project is expected to cost around Rs 900 million.The two extensions, each 400 metres long, will be added to the existing elevated road to ensure smoother traffic flow. “One of the extensions will be from near the Kanawani culvert (near Indirapuram) to the elevated road for commuters heading towards Delhi. The other..

Infrastructure Urban

17 Sep 2025

Goa Likely to Miss October Deadline for Maritime Master Plan

Goa is expected to miss the October 31 deadline for submitting its maritime and waterways master plan, which covers the state’s 105 km coastline and river network. The delay is due to the project management consultant not yet being appointed. The plan is now anticipated to be completed by December, Captain of Ports Octavio Rodrigues stated at the India Maritime Week 2025 roadshow.“We have already selected the consultant and will bring them on board within a week. Only then can we begin drafting the master plan, which is essential to secure central government funding,” Rodrigues added.A c..