Most Admired Builders - Lodha Group

We focus on delivering the highest quality to our customers by bringing the best from around the world. Abhishek Lodha,  Managing Director In a real estate market like Mumbai, leadership belongs to those who can build strong brands - a name and set of values that stand out like a beacon, inspiring the consumer ´s aspiration, trust and loyalty. Lodha has done just that, identifying unique consumer segments and matching them with brands that carry an assurance of quality and a unique experience. With Abhishek Lodha, Managing Director, Lodha Group, at the helm of the company, the group is currently developing over 43 million sq ft of prime real estate, with more than 35 projects in development across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and London. Also, having recently completed Phase-I of Palava City (completing 250 acre of a planned 4,000 acre) in Mumbai Metropolitan Region - one of the largest æplanned city ´ initiatives in the world - the company ´s upcoming innovative projects include the Trump Tower Mumbai and the World Towers. With net sales exceeding Rs 8,500 crore (US$ 1.41 billion) in FY2013-14, and a CAGR of 66 per cent over five years, the group is one of the largest employers in Mumbai, its home market, with 3,500 plus direct associates and over 25,000 workmen across sites, and has delivered in excess of 14 million sq ft of quality developments to date. More recently, it extended its international footprint with the acquisition of MacDonald House, the former Canadian High Commission building in London and another premium site in Prime Central London, taking its combined investment in UK to over - 400 million. With offices in London, Dubai and Shanghai and planned openings in the US and Singapore, the group is on the road to a substantial international presence. Moreover, in India, it has collaborated with some of the world ´s leading names in design and real estate, including Armani/Casa, Greg Norman, Jade Jagger, Pei Cobb Freed, Philippe Starck and Trump. With an international reach, Lodha Group continues its forward march with vigour and zeal! Donald J Trump, Chairman and President, The Trump Organization ´Lodha Group wants to develop some outstanding projects and is quite passionate about Mumbai and India. For every project we choose, on an average we turn down 20 projects based on our stringent procedures. Details such as design of the building, height of the ceiling and sizes of windows, etc, are crucial. That said, we were quite confident about our partnership with Lodha. Anil Hira, Regional Director & Partner, BuroHappold ´We regard Lodha as our No. 1 client. We are working together on the World One project in Mumbai and what distinguishes the group from the rest is the personal involvement that comes from the senior management, especially the chairman. He has immense knowledge about what is happening on the field, learns very quickly and makes adoption of the world ´s best technology in India a reality by actually experiencing it.´