
Founder's Message

Our world is in turmoil. The mindless war in Ukraine continues. The number of Covid cases across the world has gone up to 650 million with 1% mortality. In other words, about 6.5 million deaths. The numbers are going up in the United States and more particularly in China – thebirthplace of the Wuhan virus.
With inflation levels inchingtowards double digits in Europe and parts of America, talk of recession in the western world is gaining momentum. Our country, by and large, seems to be insulated. The question is for how long will we be insulated in this globalised world. Only time will tell. Despite what is going on around us, Indian stock indices have reached an all-time high! It is an enigma. There is money with the Indian public with few options to invest. Unfortunately, big investments in the industrial sector are not happening to the desired extent to match the government’s expectations. Probably, Indian businessmen feel the risk factors are high based on macro indicators with impending elections in many States during 2023, and the Parliamentary elections in 2024, which is not far away. To reduce inflationary effects, Central Banks across the world, led by the US Federal Reserve, have increased the base interest rates significantly. The Reserve Bank of India has followed suit. The full effect of increased interest rates is yet to be felt by the business community. However, it is bound to hit profit-ability across sectors and the risk factors of higher borrowing will only increase.
In such a scenario, the Indian real estate sector is holding the fort and has shown a lot of resilience. The residential sector continues to do well. Business in retail malls and multiplexes is at an all-time high. Hotel occupancies and ADRs have also bounced back and have exceeded pre-COVID levels in many cases. The only area of concern is office leasing business, where companies in the IT sector are showing cautious approach and postponing major decisions. Employment generation is a key factor for the health of real estate business. However, Indian companies in the software sector and GCCs (Global Capability Centres) expect higher offshoring over time to ensure companies profitability is maintained in their home countries.
Having received all approvals for our residential projects – Brigade Valencia on Hosur Road and Brigade Calista on Budigere Road, the team is geared up to launch both large sized projects in the new year. Response to our maiden large plotted development project – Brigade Oasis on Devanahalli to Doddaballapur Road is very encouraging, having sold the 1st phase in a short period.
Succession in leadership is a necessity at various levels in any organisation. The time has come for me to take a step back from day-to-day routine activities. Having crossed 67 years in age, our Board of Directors have decided to elevateExecutive Directors Pavitra and Nirupa to Managing Director and Joint Managing Director, respectively. They are both eminently qualified with MBA degrees from Ivy League colleges – Columbia Business School and Cornell Business School, and each with more than 15 years’ work experience. They are both young, energetic, full of ideas and ready to work hard. I will continue as Executive Chairman.
I am happy and proud that FKCCI (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry) conferred on me the ‘Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Award 2022’ on his birth anniversary, September 15, which is also celebrated in his honour as ‘Engineers Day’, across the country. It is in recognition of my services and contribution in the construction and building sector, as well as in the fields of education, health, community development, social and philanthropic work. I dedicate this recognition to all in Brigade Group. Without the support of Brigadiers, it was impossible to achieve, whatever has been achieved.
Lastly, I wish all the Brigade stake-holders season’s greetings, and the very best during the New Year 2023. We need a Santa Claus for the business sector also.
—Jaishankar CMD, Brigade.
It is a fantastic feeling to be adjudged as ‘The Best Place to Work’ among all the Real Estate Companies in the country. We sincerely thank the Economic Times & the internationally acclaimed The Great Place to Work Institute for this recognition. It will certainly motivate us to continue to adopt & innovate, when it comes to people friendly HR policies. It is heartening to note our Group received a number of Awards during the last few months; be it ‘Hotel Owner of the Year’ at the Hospitality Leaders Industry Choice Awards, or the Best Luxury Residential project for Brigade Caladium and even those awarded to individual Brigadiers.
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The Indian economy is just chugging along. Unfortunately, the new Government has not been able to meet the high expectations of the people & the industry. Probably they promised too much in a short span of time. All said & done, ours is a complicated economy with too many pulls & pressures from all directions, apart from multiple vested interests. One can only wish & pray that our dynamic Prime Minister will ultimately succeed in his efforts to improve the growth rate and put the Indian economy on the right track. For too long we have been a third world country.
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While the government understands the importance of Tourism, too little is done to improve the inflow of foreign tourists with high spending power. With a population in excess of 1200 million, we have tourist inflows of only 6 million. That hardly works out to 0.5% of the population. A not so prominent country like Croatia, has a tourist inflow of 12 million with a population of just 4 million. The impact of tourism on Croatia’s economy & job creation for ordinary citizens is huge.
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Bangalore Citizens will elect new representatives (Corporators) to the City Council in BBMP (Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike). Hopefully, the representatives who get elected will actively work towards improved Urban Infrastructure like better quality roads, traffic management, waste management & related issues.
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Recently, Sheraton Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway was rebranded as Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway. It is one of the only 10 hotels in the world to be rebranded amongst all Sheraton Hotels, based on parameters such as superior product, service & customer satisfaction.
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We recently concluded Brigade Showcase, our annual property exhibition. The event witnessed robust support in an otherwise subdued market environment, thanks to a good choice of product offerings in different locations, apart from the Group’s brand strength.
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The Festival season is around the corner - Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid Ul-Adha, Dussehra, Diwali & Christmas - Seasons Greetings and best wishes to each and everyone.
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