Right Mritunjoy, Late last year the group's hospitality arm had started talking with another Mumbai based developers, Sheth Creators for an agreement to jointly develop a high-end sea-facing sea facing residential project on the same plot. But these talks did not lead to any transaction.
Hi Surinder, It is also heard that the Piramal Realty will execute, brand and market the project, according to the proposed deal, while DB Group will be responsible for approvals from the civic authority. is it right?
Hmm, Piramal Realty is currently doing the due diligence for the deal and the talks are at an advance stage. The proposed deal comes after DB Group's decision to scrap its plan to develop India's tallest 126-storey, five-star luxury hotel on the plot that oversees the Arabian Sea.
Right Sonya, At the beginning, the group had proposed the project under the name of Park Hyatt Tower in 2008. In 2005, they acquired the plot located close to SK Patil Udyan at South Mumbai's Charni Road in from Suresh Estates.
Are you talking about the 718-metre skyscraper which construction work was started in 2010 after it had got approvals from the civic authority? But the project was put on hold why? It means the company will have to seek fresh approvals, including building plan and the payment of consideration will be linked to securing these sanctions.
Yes, Sonya...... I think this is the company's first such transaction involving DB Group after its alleged involvement in 2G telecom spectrum scam in 2011. The developer has been looking to tie up with other developers to further some of its projects such as MIG Colony redevelopment in Bandra suburb of Mumbai for the past few years.
Yes, it is heard that the deal is for acquiring a prime sea-facing land at Marine Linesin South Mumbai for over Rs. 1000 crore. The Piramal Realty is also expected to give DB Group 20% of the built-up space on the property.
Do you know Mritunjoy? Under the proposed agreement, Piramal Realty will pay About Rs. 60 core as refundable deposit to DB Hospitality as initial consideration. And within 2 years of this initial payment, DB group is expected to secure permission for the proposed project plans and this will be treated as trigger for payment of the balance over the next few years.