Whiteland Awards Rs 20 bn Construction Contracts for Gurugram Project

08 Jul 2025 CW Team

Realty firm Whiteland Corporation has awarded construction work orders worth Rs 20 billion to Ahluwalia Contracts and Kalpataru Projects for its upcoming housing development in Gurugram.

The company is developing a 20-acre residential project on the Dwarka Expressway, featuring approximately 1,700 apartments.

In the first phase, around 1,400 units have been launched for sale, with prices starting from Rs 650 million.

“We have engaged Kalpataru Projects International and Ahluwalia Contracts for the construction of this project,” said Navdeep Sardana, founder of Whiteland Corporation.

Whiteland has also signed an agreement with Marriott International to introduce Westin Residences to Gurugram and manage the property.

“We plan to invest around Rs 55-60 billion to develop this branded luxury housing project, Westin Residences Gurugram,” Sardana added.

This investment covers land acquisition, construction costs, and other expenses.

Sardana highlighted that demand for luxury homes remains strong across major cities, including Gurugram.

Whiteland Corporation has previously developed several residential and commercial projects in Gurugram.

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