Marico MD buys luxury apartment in Mumbai?s Worli for Rs 364 million

12 Aug 2024 CW Team

Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and CEO, Marico, has acquired a luxury apartment in Mumbai?s upscale Worli neighborhood for Rs 364 million. The apartment, spanning nearly 4,372 sq ft, is situated on the 24th floor of a high-end residential project. Gupta and his wife, banker Reema Sen, are co-owners of the property. The purchase values the apartment at Rs 83,264 per sq ft and includes five exclusive car parking slots. The buyers have also paid Rs 21.8 million in stamp duty for the transaction, which was registered on July 29, according to documents from Zapkey.com. In 2023, residential property sales across India?s top eight cities reached unprecedented levels, driven by strong demand in mid-income, premium, and luxury segments. Mumbai led this trend, setting new records in property transactions and achieving notable performance in July. The city's property market saw monthly registration numbers surpass 10,000 in the first seven months of 2024 and has experienced consistent year-on-year growth in registrations since August 2023, highlighting sustained buyer confidence and market strength. (ET)

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