"Vatika Group and GIC through its affiliate have entered into a joint venture to develop two residential projects on Dwarka Expressway, Gurgaon," GIC said in a statement.
The projects, with development potential at over 2.3 million sq ft, would be developed by Vatika. "They (projects) are expected to be completed by financial year 2018-19 and are expected to generate revenues in excess of Rs 2,000 crore," GIC said.
The projects are near the two townships being developed by the Vatika Group -- Vatika Express City (120 hectares) and Vatika India Next (250 hectares)-- where the company is already providing extensive social infrastructure including schools, hospitals, retail malls, parks and recreational spaces.
"GIC is confident of India's growth potential over the long-term. Vatika Group is one of the leading developers in Gurgaon and we are pleased to establish this partnership," said Loh Wai Keong, Co-Head Asia, GIC Real Estate.
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Commenting on the JV, Vatika Group MD Gautam Bhalla said: "The Group is happy to partner with GIC, a leading global investment organisation with a strong vision and values that are in line with Vatika's. We see this as a good start to a rewarding long-term partnership."
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Incorporated in 1986, Vatika Group is a leading real estate developer in the National Capital Region (NCR, India). In 28 years, the Group has an impressive portfolio of projects - in the areas of residential, commercial, townships, hotels, education, business centres and facilities management.