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== Funding ==
== Funding ==


In 2011, Century raised INR 200 crores from Kotak Realty Fund, a part of [[Kotak Mahindra Group]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
In 2011, Century raised INR 200 crore from Kotak Realty Fund, a part of [[Kotak Mahindra Group]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}


In 2013, the Indian NBFC arm of worldwide investment giant The Xander Group Inc., Xander Finance, invested $8 million (INR 49 crores) in Century Real Estate. The mode of this investment senior was secured non-convertible debentures.
In 2013, the Indian NBFC arm of worldwide investment giant The Xander Group Inc., Xander Finance, invested $8 million (INR 49 crore) in Century Real Estate. The mode of this investment senior was secured non-convertible debentures.
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<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/xander-finance-invests-in-century-real/article4921288.ece|title= Xander Finance invests in Century Real|work=[[Business Line]]}}</ref>


In 2015, Century Real Estate has raised INR 1. 65 billion through non-convertible debentures to fund a residential development and plotted development. The names of the projects are Century Ethos and Century Eden. The working capital for these projects was funded by ECL Finance, the non-banking arm of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dealcurry.com/2015046-Century-Real-Estate-Raises-Fund-Through-NCDs.htm|title=Century Real Estate Raises Fund Through NCDs|work=[[Deal Curry]]|access-date=10 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710233023/http://www.dealcurry.com/2015046-Century-Real-Estate-Raises-Fund-Through-NCDs.htm|archive-date=10 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2015, Century Real Estate has raised INR 1.65 billion through non-convertible debentures to fund a residential development and plotted development. The names of the projects are Century Ethos and Century Eden. The working capital for these projects was funded by ECL Finance, the non-banking arm of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dealcurry.com/2015046-Century-Real-Estate-Raises-Fund-Through-NCDs.htm|title=Century Real Estate Raises Fund Through NCDs|work=[[Deal Curry]]|access-date=10 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710233023/http://www.dealcurry.com/2015046-Century-Real-Estate-Raises-Fund-Through-NCDs.htm|archive-date=10 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Activities ==
== Activities ==

Revision as of 20:02, 1 September 2023

Century Real Estate Holdings Private Limited
Company typePrivate company
IndustryReal estate
Founded1973[1]
FoundersP. Dayananda Pai and P. Satish Pai
HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Area served
India
Key people
P. Dayananda Pai and P. Satish Pai, founders; P. Ravindra Pai, (Managing Director)
ProductsResidential, commercial, hotel, educational institutions, integrated township spaces and plotted developments
ServicesHome loan assistance, interior solutions, electrical fit outs, bathroom accessories fit outs, rent, and resale
Websitewww.centuryrealestate.in

Century Real Estate Holdings is a privately held Indian real estate and construction company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The company holds a development portfolio of 21 million square feet comprising residential, commercial, hotels, educational institutions and integrated townships.[1]

Its services include home loan assistance, interior solutions, electrical fit outs, bathroom accessories fit outs, rent, and resale.[2] With over USD 2 billion in asset value, the company focuses on independent and joint property development.[3]

History

Century was founded in the year 1973 by Dayananda Pai and Satish Pai with the primary objective of buying, developing and selling land in Bangalore. They started in 1976 with plots near M.G. Road, Bengaluru and has expanded in various geographies since then. In 1990, Century Real Estate started progressing on to other large-scale projects in Bangalore such as residential layouts and IT parks.[4] Century is associated with several of Bangalore’s landmark developments such as Manipal Centre, Taj Residency, Vijaya Bank Headquarters and Diamond District among others.

IIMB-Century Real Estate Research Initiative

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore IIMB has teamed up with Century Real Estate Holdings (CREH) to acquire data and conduct scientific research on the Indian real estate sector. The research initiative creates a bridge between the industry, government, and academia.

A memorandum of understanding was signed by IIM-B and CREH in 2012. The primary investor in the initiative is Century Group and IIM-B contributes by way of administrative and research work.[5][6]

Academic and practitioner journals publish the data collected from the research, to offer policy prescriptions and guidance to the Indian government and industry stakeholders on important issues related to the real estate sector.[7]

Funding

In 2011, Century raised INR 200 crore from Kotak Realty Fund, a part of Kotak Mahindra Group.[citation needed]

In 2013, the Indian NBFC arm of worldwide investment giant The Xander Group Inc., Xander Finance, invested $8 million (INR 49 crore) in Century Real Estate. The mode of this investment senior was secured non-convertible debentures. [8]

In 2015, Century Real Estate has raised INR 1.65 billion through non-convertible debentures to fund a residential development and plotted development. The names of the projects are Century Ethos and Century Eden. The working capital for these projects was funded by ECL Finance, the non-banking arm of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited.[9]

Activities

Four Seasons

Century has teamed up with Four Seasons to build a 7-star hotel in an estimated budget of INR 957 crore. During the Global Investors Meet in 2010, a memorandum of understanding with the Karnataka government was signed by Century with regard to this project. [10]

Philanthropy

Named after the founding members of the company, the P. Dayananda Pai & P. Satish Pai Trust drives social and humanitarian reform by providing medical facilities, infrastructure, and educational opportunities to a wide range of people.

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. In recent years, the city has seen a significant increase in real estate development, with many new residential and commercial projects being built. The city's growing population and strong economy have made it a desirable location for both locals and expatriates, driving demand for housing.

References

  1. ^ "Company Overview of Century Real Estate Holdings Pvt. Ltd". Business Standard.
  2. ^ "Century Real Estate close to clinching deal with Wal-Mart". Bloomberg.
  3. ^ "Century set to buy back chunk of investment from Fortress". Business Standard.
  4. ^ "Milestone". Century Real Estate. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  5. ^ "IIM-B, Century Real Estate in research initiative". Live Mint.
  6. ^ "Is the Real Estate Boom a Bubble Ready to Burst?" (PDF). Tejas, IIMB.
  7. ^ "IIMB-CRERI (IIMB-Century Real Estate Research Initiative)?". IIMB.
  8. ^ "Xander Finance invests in Century Real". Business Line.
  9. ^ "Century Real Estate Raises Fund Through NCDs". Deal Curry. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Century Real Estate signs MOU for Rs 957 cr with Govt of Karnataka". Business Standard.
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