The Seven Stars of India

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1 Confederation of Indian Industry Since 1895 The Seven Stars of India India s best performing micro markets for occupiers

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3 On Point The Seven Stars of India Through the Turn With India s economic recovery well under way, its commercial real estate market is beginning to stabilize. While the landscape will remain favourable for tenants in 21, landlords will have greater influence starting in 211. This closing window of opportunity for occupiers means that they should be proactively looking to lock in attractive leases in the near term as office rents are beginning to bottom out and options for large, quality space abound. Indeed, most cities in India have already witnessed an uptick in the volume of lease transactions in 1Q 21 with NCR-Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad having recorded more than a million sq ft of leases each. In 29, occupiers showed a strong preference towards operational vacant stock rather than projects under construction, a departure from With the forecasted growth of net completions expected to outpace that of net absorption, a significant supply overhang is expected to remain over the next one year. This will lead vacancy level across India, which was at 17.2% at end-29 to rise to mid 2% by end-21. Locational advantage and tenant mix will serve as key differentiators as landlords struggle to lease unoccupied space. The freefall in rental values has stopped or slowed significantly in all Indian metros with the exception of NCR-Delhi and Mumbai. While these two cities are currently feeling the affects of a large supply pipeline in the short term, they are also expected to lead the rebound in the property cycle, followed by Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Figure 1: Pan India supply demand scenario 1Q 21 8 % Completions/Absorption (million sq ft) % % % 16% 1% 8% % Vacancy (%) F 11F 1F New Completions Net Absorption Vacancy % Figure 2: Vacancy and absorption fluctuation 1Q 21 Available Stock for Absorption (million sq ft) (Vacant Stock from Previous Qtr + New Completions in Current Qtr) % 6% % % % % 1% % Q Q Q Q Q6 Q6 Q7 Q7 Q8 Q8 Q9 Q9 Quarterly Absorption Rate (%) (Net Absorption as Percentage of Available Stock) Vacant Stock from Previous Qtr Quarterly Absorption Rate New Completions in Current Qtr Net Absorption

4 On Point The Seven Stars of India The Changing Occupier The IT/ITES industry has traditionally been a major driver for Grade A office space demand throughout India. In the face of severe cost pressure during 29, both domestic and multinational players curbed real estate costs and expansion plans. The global economic recovery, along with rising software & services exports, has once again fuelled demand from the IT/ITES sector which accounted for nearly half of the absorption witnessed in 1Q1. A similar story was observed in India s Sunshine Sectors of telecom, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing which, spurred by low rents, only provided weak, opportunistic demand for office space in 29. 1Q1 saw a surge in demand from the BFSI and telecom sectors in particular. Going forward, the IT/ITES and BFSI sectors will lead the charge as net absorption of office space is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 29.5% from 19.6 million sq ft in 29 to 42.6 million sq ft in 212. Figure 3: Quarterly rental value fluctuation 1Q 21 % Q-o-Q Change in Stock Weighted Rental Values India Bangalore Pune Chennai Hyderabad Kolkata NCR-Delhi Mumbai 1Q1 Q9 Q9 Q9 1Q9 Figure 4: Sectoral classification of leasing activity in 29 1% Sectoral Classification of Leasing Activity in 9 Sectoral classification (%) 8% 6% % % % NCR-Delhi Mumbai Bangalore Hyderabad Chennai Pune Kolkata IT/ITeS BFSI Telecom Manufacturing Infrastructure Others

5 On Point The Seven Stars of India New Strategies for the Post-Downturn Era As new market realities unfold, the real estate strategies employed by occupiers will depend in large part on the share of their operational footprint within India vs. abroad. The occupiers, whom we ve clubbed into three types (primarily global footprint long in India, primarily global footprint - new to India and domestic footprint), will see their strategies progress from cautious to optimistic at differing rates. Regardless of operational footprint, in 21 occupiers are adjusting their decision parameters with respect to portfolio rationalization, cost reduction and location section. Occupier Type A B C Source: Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj Research Occupier Strategy H 2H 1H 2H 1H 2H 1H 2H LEGEND Cautious Optimistic Growth Acceleration A. Occupiers who have a global footprint, primarily operating out of Europe or the US, but are new to the Indian market. They face global cost pressures but do not want to miss the India cost arbitrage benefit. For example: Amazon, First Data, ANZ Bank. B. Occupiers who have a global footprint and have a long presence in the Indian market. These are tapping the present window of opportunity. For example: RBS, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, E&Y, Accenture. C. Domestic occupiers who foresee brighter economic times in the near term. For example: TCS, WIPRO, Uninor, Reliance being a few. Decision Parameters Portfolio Rationalization Consolidation of multiple office spaces within a city Value recovery from underutilized properties through sale or subleasing Occupiers with a long term India vision and clarity on location opted to buy instead of lease Consolidation to give way to slow expansion towards a multiple location strategy - suburban back office coupled with a CBD head office Opportunistic sales and subleasing to continue, especially with prime city properties Buy vs. lease will continue to be closely scrutinized Cost Reduction/ Operational Efficiency Leverage Completed V/S Under-construction Building Preference Location Increased focus on reducing operational costs including headcounts Halt to expansion and diversification plans Rather than waiting and watching markets, occupiers actively renegotiated on rent and incentives to the maximum possible extent Long lease negotiation periods awaiting global expansion approvals Only operational, or ready to move in spaces are within the consideration set Focus on India s top 7 markets (Tier I and Tier II cities) Scrutinize cost/benefit of a CBD location and actively explore options in SBD and suburbs Cautious optimism leads to slow renewal of hiring and expansion in human resources and real estate Expansion options revisited Extent of leverage reduced with demand stabilization Still no room for large scale rental increments Leasing activity gains momentum occupiers lock in as a buffer against slowly rising rents Focus remains on operational projects Under-construction properties with a maximum horizon of 6-8 months might also be considered Tier I cities will continue to remain the most preferred locations, followed by Tier II markets Better performing Tier III cities might be considered by year end Moving Ahead Demand from global players, headquartered abroad, might catch up with domestic occupier demand by the year end. IT/ITeS sector will continue to lead, followed by sunshine sectors including Telecom, Pharma and BFSI. Industrial growth might spur office space demand from the manufacturing and engineering sector. Occupiers to remain flexible in option selection; focus on growth and remain operationally efficient. Uncertainty over headcount will remain a challenge for CREs as they ensure that corporate real estate strategies are in line with broader organizational objectives. Occupier focus will be on Special Economic Zones, due to the STPI sunset clause by March 211.

6 6 On Point The Seven Stars of India The 7 Stars of India A relative comparison of 16 micro-markets across India s tier I & tier II cities was carried out in order to identify those which are most favourable for occupiers. The analysis included a wide range of real estate, infrastructure and socio-economic parameters. Micro-markets were selected based upon expected supply, occupier demand and indicator movement. Central business districts and other high priced, low supply office destinations were not included in the analysis. Based on relative scores, which are weighted average indices for individual micro-markets, the best performers were collectively titled as The Stars of India. These micro-markets shall maintain top positions for occupiers, regardless of the industry type, having witnessed substantial leasing activity in the past, substantial rental correction making them affordable up to year 25-6 levels and robust and good quality future supply. Delhi NCR Mumbai Bangalore Chennai Pune Hyderabad Kolkata Micro Market Gurgaon Noida SBD Central SBD North Western Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Thane-Navi Mumbai SBD Bangalore Whitefield SBD Chennai Suburbs SBD Pune Hinjewadi Hitech City & Gachibowli Rajarhat Salt Lake Demand Real Estate Parameters Supply Indicator Movement Real Estate Score 1.6* * *.64.77*.76.78*.68.94*.57.59* Other Occupier Considerations Infrastructure Social & Physical Environment Socio- Economic & Infrastructure Score The scores provided above are weighted average indices scored from an occupier point of view. This essentially enumerates that higher the rental depreciation, larger the vacancy fluctuation and more the SEZ and STPI expansion option availability in a micro-market, higher would be its scoring. Within the real estate parameters a higher focus has been provided to Occupier Demand, followed by Supply and Indicator fluctuation within a city. The segmentation above aims at combining quantitative parameters with qualitative assessment to identify one STAR performer from each city. Some of the remaining nine micro-markets were a close second to the star performers with strong fundamentals. These select micro-markets might emerge as rising stars of the future.

7 On Point The Seven Stars of India 7 Indicators Employed Market Segmentation The scores listed are a weighted sum index for each of the seven broad parameters covered in our analysis. The sub-indicators covered under each parameter are explained below. Supply: A weighted index inclusive of: Existing stock Future supply till 212 STPI options for next one year SEZ availability for next one year (ready to move in options for occupiers till 211) Maximum supply score is 1.5 Demand: A weighted index inclusive of: Average annual absorption from 27 to 29 Average annual absorption for 21 to 212 (forecast) Vacancy change from peak (3Q 28) and forecast for a year ahead Pre-commitment status (future supply till 211) Maximum demand score is 1.5 Indicator Movement: A weighted index inclusive of: Rental decline from peak, and forecast for a year ahead Rental overheads such as CAM charges and property tax Maximum indicator score is 1. Other Externalities: A weighted index inclusive of: Infrastructure: new infrastructure initiatives, geographical expansion, new transport and connectivity links, proximity to airport, telecom and power availability Social and Physical Environment: seismic risk, international level educational, medical and social facilities, city culture and recreation options, star hotel accommodation, cost of living and cost of expatriate accommodation Maximum externality score is 5. Keeping city dynamics, historical growth and other externalities in mind, one micro-market from each city has been shortlisted to represent the star in that region. The star micro-markets represent the opportunities that occupiers have in each city to expand their base into. Micro-market Segmentation City Star Aspirant NCR Gurgaon Noida Mumbai SBD North SBD Central, Thane & Navi Mumbai Bangalore SBD Bangalore Whitefield Chennai SBD Chennai OMR Pune SBD Pune Hinjewadi Hyderabad Hitec City & Gachibowli Kolkata Salt Lake Rajarhat Stars: Market is moving, go lock a deal Rents have reached their lows Leasing activity in existing projects is high, followed by projects getting operational in next six to nine months Occupiers A, B and C (as defined in the occupier strategy section) hold these as their first preferences for city expansion Large scale leases recorded in second half of 29 and first half of 21 Markets moving towards rent recovery in next six to eight months Aspirants: Options available but not for too long. Focus on rental negotiation; opt for the best option available. Marginal rent compression possible Leasing activity picked up from first few months of 21 Second preference for occupier A, first preference for occupier B and C Developers should continue to demonstrate flexibility in pricing and offer rental incentives Rental recovery in 211, not a 21 picture A supply overhang over the next two years would imply that the Stars and the Aspirants would compete directly with each other in attracting occupier demand. While Stars have traditionally been popular amongst occupiers (especially the A and B categories), they would continue to press them against Aspirants to offer more price discounts. By doing this the occupiers would try to stretch their negotiation leverage till second half or end of 21, which might even postpone rental increments in Stars in the near future.

8 8 On Point The Seven Stars of India The Seven Star Quadrant Analysis Star micro-markets are a combination of high real estate development, coupled with a well developed support infrastructure and a sustainable social and business environment. Infrastructure, Social & Physical Environment Scores Salt Lake Eastern Suburbs Whitefield Rajharat SBD Central Western Suburbs SBD North SBD Pune Noida SBD Chennai Thane & Navi Mumbai Hinjewadi Chennai Suburbs SBD Bangalore Gurgaon Hitech City & Gachhibowli Real Estate Scores Star Aspirant Balanced Low on S&P* High on RE** Outliers Balanced markets offer a great mix of social and physical environment along with favorable real estate indicators. With all these markets dependent on IT/ITes industry, their strategy should be to offer the best arbitrage on both fronts to remain competitive. SBD Pune SBD Chennai SBD Central Mumbai NOIDA East Suburbs Mumbai West Suburbs Mumbai Whitefield Thane & Navi Mumbai Although comparable to the Balanced in terms of real estate indicators, they score low on social and physical environment. A balanced approach towards development would result in increased preference towards these locations. Rajharat Hinjewadi Chennai Suburbs Leaders among the pack in terms of real estate indicators, they compare equably to the Balanced in social and physical environment and are preferred destinations for occupiers. They should strive for becoming a world class destination by focused efforts towards enhancing social and physical environment. Gurgaon Hitec City and Gachibowli SBD North and SBD Bangalore are high on real estate activity, as well as social/physical infrastructure an attractive combination for occupiers. Salt Lake has well established infrastructure but lags behind in real estate growth. Landlords must continue to focus on affordable rents. SBD North SBD Bangalore Salt Lake *S&P: Infrastructure, Social and Physical Environment **RE: Real Estate

9 On Point The Seven Stars of India 9 Introduction to the Seven Stars of India DELHI NCR Gurgaon Locations of Interest DLF-Cyber City Golf Course Road MG Road Sohna Road Udyog Vihar Key Developments* DLF Cybercity Time Tower Vatika Business Park Welldone Tech Park Unitech Infospace SEZ DLF Silokhera Reasons for Success Gurgaon is a clear winner when it comes to occupier demand and availability of options due to sufficient quality supply, steep rental depreciation and flexible approach of developers (led by DLF). It also scores high on a fair mix of retail, residential and hospitality concentration, MRTS transportation and regional connectivity, aided by proximity to the international airport. NOIDA comes close as a second alternative, especially for IT occupiers, boasting of an excellent infrastructure and lower rentals. Moving ahead, both Gurgaon and Noida would compete for tapping occupier demand. However, we believe that Gurgaon will continue to maintain its leadership position in the future. MUMBAI Andheri SBD North Locations of Interest Andheri-Kurla Road Key Developments* Kalpataru Square 215 Atrium Nataraj Akruti Star Leela Business Park Reasons for Success SBD North (primarily Andheri), at the heart of Mumbai, is closer to the city airport, has an under-construction MRTS connectivity, and boasts of more than dozen 3-5 star hotels, malls, social, medical and recreational facilities. With more than 3 million sq ft of future supply expected in the next few months and a diverse mix of occupiers, SBD North has recorded one of the best absorption rates in Mumbai over the past two years. Thane, Navi Mumbai, Western and Eastern suburban micromarkets shall continue to attract IT/ITeS occupiers primarily due to affordability. BANGALORE SBD Bangalore Locations of Interest Outer Ring Road Inner Ring Road CV Raman Nagar Bannerghatta Road Key Developments* Embassy Manyata Tech Park Vrindavan Tech Village Pri Tech Park RMZ Ecospace Reasons for Success Offering Grade A office space at the most affordable rental ranges (INR 38-4 psft pm) among the secondary districts in the country, SBD Bangalore has witnessed more than 5 million sq ft of average annual absorption from With proximity to key residential areas and availability of large land parcels, connectivity to the international airport, elevated expressways, the SBD micro-market in Bangalore is currently the largest micro-market in the country in terms of operational grade A commercial stock with highest occupancy rate. We foresee the trend of single digit vacancy to continue in this micro-market due to controlled supply pipeline and robust occupier interest. *Key developments include properties that are either operational or getting operational in the next six to eight months and witnessing large active leasing.

10 1 On Point The Seven Stars of India HYDERABAD PUNE Hitec City and Gachibowli Hitec City Locations of Interest Nanakramguda Key Developments* K Raheja Mindspace Building 9 and 11 TSI Waverock DLF Cybercity Magarpatta Kharadi SBD Pune Locations of Interest Kalyani Nagar Yerwada Nagar Road Viman Nagar Aundh Baner Key Developments* Magarpatta City Raheja Commerzone EON SEZ (Kharadi) Tech Park I (Viman Nagar) Reasons for Success Having witnessed more than a million sq ft of leasing activity in 1Q 21, Grade A office properties in Hitec City and Gachibowli have attracted a fair share of the resurging IT demand (TSI Waverock and K Raheja building 9 and 11). This micro-market offers good airport connectivity, well laid road and rail infrastructure, as well as solid IT infrastructure (Cyberabad). There are multiple spatial options available (particularly for IT companies), offering quality office space at affordable rentals. However, regional political sensitivity might discourage occupiers to consider Hyderabad city in the short-term. Still Hitec City and Gachibowli will clock good amount of leasing in the future primarily due to developed infrastructure, presence of quality tenants and affordable rentals. Reasons for Success SBD Pune excels over Hinjewadi due to better infrastructure and proximity to residential locations, presence of support infrastructure such as hotels, malls, educational and medical facilities. The SBD witnessed an average annual absorption of 2.2 million sq ft from (against less than a million sq ft in Hinjewadi over the same time span), due to relatively larger rental correction. Encompassing major city locations like Magarpatta, Kharadi and Kalyani Nagar, state of the art IT infrastructure, together with a well established transportation network, and quality LEED certified office space (amidst bottomed out rentals) makes SBD Pune attractive for occupiers; notably the IT and manufacturing sectors. CHENNAI SBD Chennai Locations of Interest DLF IT Park (SEZ) India Landtech Park Ambit IT Park Olympia Techpark Key Developments* DLF IT Park (SEZ) India Landtech Park Ambit IT Park Olympia Techpark Reasons for Success The SBD and the suburbs of Chennai (primarily OMR) are closer in real estate scoring, as indicator movement and demand influx has been comparable in the two micromarkets (average annual absorption from was about 2 million sq ft each, with a similar rental drop of 25-3% from peak). SBD Chennai has a large supply base and offers occupiers multiple options for good quality, well-maintained properties with a focus on Green and Sustainability. Affordable rents in a well sustained market further drive occupier interest. While SBD Chennai is currently far more attractive to occupiers as it offers strong regional connectivity, better social, institutional and residential infrastructure, suburbs are poised to give a strong competition in coming years. KOLKATA Salt Lake Locations of Interest Salt Lake Sector V Key Developments* Infinity Benchmark Bengal Intelligence Park Globsyn Crystal South City Pinnacle Godrej Water side Srijan Techpark Reasons for Success Salt Lake is an established office destination of Kolkata, offering excellent retail and residential catchments, hotels and regional connectivity to IT/ITeS occupiers. However, moving ahead, Rajharat will score high due to ongoing SEZ projects, quality office and residential properties, besides relative proximity to domestic and international airport. NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore lead the leasing activity in India, followed by Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata *Key developments include properties that are either operational or getting operational in the next six to eight months and witnessing large active leasing.

11 On Point The Seven Stars of India 11 Micro-Market Positioning: Stars have been on the lower end of the vacancy variation, while witnessing rental dips comparable to Aspirants. Kick start 21: post the downfall, where do they stand Vacancy Rise from Peak (Q 8-1Q 1) (Basis points),,, 1, 1, - % Whitefield -1% SBD Bangalore Suburbs Chennai SBD Chennai Rajharat -% Hinjewadi Hitech City & Gachibowli Western Suburbs Noida SBD Pune Salt Lake -% -% Thane-Navi Mumbai Eastern Suburbs SBD Central Gurgaon SBD - North -% -6% -7% Rental Drop from Peak (Q 8-1Q 1) (% in INR terms) Bubble Size: Existing Commercial Office Stock as on 1 (in sq ft; inclusive of IT, Non-IT and SEZ space) Star Aspirant Gurgaon (NCR), Thane and Navi Mumbai (Mumbai) have led all micro markets in rental depreciation, thus proving very attractive for many occupiers. However, despite a low rental correction in micro-markets such as Salt Lake (Kolkata), SBD Bangalore, SBD Chennai, Whitefield (Bangalore) and Hinjewadi (Pune), they continue to remain attractive for occupiers primarily due to low rental base, quality future supply and existing tenant profile. Most of the Stars have witnessed relatively low vacancy rise from peak, as demand has managed to arrest micromarket decline. Mostly suburbs have witnessed large vacancy fluctuations (beyond 1 basis points), due to a supply overhang and a demand drought. This continues to exert pressures on rents in these micro-markets.

12 12 On Point The Seven Stars of India Circa 211: picture of a year ahead 16 1 Hinjewadi SBD-North Vacancy Variation (Basis Points) Noida SBD-Central Gurgaon Whitefield SBD Chennai Rajharat Thane-Navi Mumbai Hitech City & Gachibowli Eastern Suburbs Suburbs Chennai SBD Bangalore Western Suburbs SBD Pune Salt Lake - -1% -8% -6% -% -% % % % 6% Rental Variation (% in INR terms) Bubble Size: Future Supply of commercial office till early 11 (in sq ft; inclusive of IT, non-it and SEZ space) Star Aspirant Micro-markets will get aligned closer to rental stability, NCR and Mumbai being exceptions. It is visible that a lead in rental appreciation would be taken by micro-markets with less future supply like SBD Bangalore, SBD Pune and Salt Lake, wherein the supply overhang is relatively less pronounced. Gurgaon is in the left half due to large supply-poor demand scenario in upcoming locations of Sohna Road, Golf Course Extension and Manesar, which together shall witness supply of more than 15 million sq ft over the next 3 years. Prime areas of Gurgaon such as MG Road, NH-8 and Golf Course Road are expected to witness rental price appreciation as early as 1H 211 due to forecasted strong demand recovery. Moving ahead, Stars will witness relatively low vacancy variation as these would be the most preferred destinations for rising occupier queries. Hence, these would either witness rental stability or positive rental appreciation. Although NOIDA is expected to witness rental pressure in the near-term, we foresee occupiers returning to the NOIDA market due to strong and improving infrastructure, emerging residential support at affordable pricing and existing population of about a million. Most micro-markets are expected to reach their rental lows within the next 2-3 quarters, if not reached as yet, which is reflected in the chart above. This indicates that the window of opportunity for occupiers, where balance of power favors them, continues to shrink with every passing quarter.

13 On Point The Seven Stars of India 13 A New Map of Opportunity The matrix below highlights the market transition from being overpriced-landlord dominated to affordable-tenant dominated destinations. Stars have been the first ones to tap the opportunistic demand resulting out of rental depreciation and ready good quality supply. Banking upon strong demand, the Stars would also lead rental appreciation and vacancy drop in 211; Aspirants would follow suit. Micro-Market Gurgaon Noida SBD Central Mumbai SBD North Mumbai West Suburbs Mumbai East Suburbs Mumbai Thane - Navi Mumbai SBD Bangalore Whitefield SBD Chennai Suburbs Chennai SBD Pune Hinjewadi Hitech City & Gachibowli Salt Lake Rajarhat OVERPRICED TENANT BALANCED PAST WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FUTURE LANDLORD BALANCED 1H7 2H7 1H8 2H8 1H9 2H9 1H1 2H1 1H11 2H11 1H12 2H12 Parameters OVERPRICED TENANT BALANCED (Balanced with a tenant bias) WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Rental Trend Rents peaking Rents falling Rents bottoming at a plateau Rents rising Occupier Behaviour/ Strategy Availability of Space Bargaining Power of Buyers/ Occupiers Supply & Demand Avoid signing leases Low vacancy; Less option for tenants Low bargaining power Supply lags strong demand New projects planned in a hurry Renegotiate, consolidate, relocate Vacancy rising; Increasing options High bargaining power; Incentives available Demand wanes and is outstripped by new supply Focus on completion but no new launches Sign leases / Renegotiate High vacancy; Large number of options Good bargaining power; Incentives available but reducing No or few new project launches as supply remains ahead of stagnant demand LANDLORD BALANCED (Balanced with a landlord bias) Consider BTS options, Hard options Peak or falling vacancy; Decreasing options Weakening bargaining power Demand recovers and becomes strong. Limited but new project launches

14 14 On Point The Seven Stars of India Authors Abhinav Joshi, Assistant Manager, Research & REIS Abhinav Joshi joined Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj in January 27 and handles the Delhi-NCR Research and Real Estate Intelligence Services (REIS) team. Based out of Gurgaon, he contributes to topical whitepapers, property market digest and research deliverables on the industrial, commercial, retail and residential real estate markets in India. He has also worked on numerous projects encompassing market research, business location advisory, feasibility and valuation. He is a town planner by qualification and is pursuing an executive education from Indian Institute of Management (Kolkata). Trivita Roy, Assistant Manager, Research & REIS trivita.roy@jllm.co.in Trivita Roy has joined Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj Research team in 27. Based out of Hyderabad, she contributes to topical whitepapers, property market digest and research deliverables on industrial, commercial, retail and residential real estate markets in India. She is also responsible for Indian real estate intelligence service (REIS). Trivita is trained as City Planner from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and has a two years experience in real estate research. Avinash Mirchandani, Assistant Vice President, Research and REIS avinash.mirchandani@jllm.co.in Avinash Mirchandani supports the Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj India Research & REIS team. Based in Mumbai, he provides guidance and oversight on all of the team s research outputs and bespoke client projects. Avinash originally joined Jones Lang LaSalle in 27 as the programme manager for the World Winning Cities Research Programme, a multi-year research initiative conducted by our Global Research team. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of consulting and research roles across the biotech, aerospace and IT industries in the United States. Avinash holds a bachelor s degree in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from the Indian School of Business. Abhishek Kiran Gupta, Associate Director, Research & REIS abhishekkiran.gupta@jllm.co.in Abhishek Kiran Gupta leads the Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj India Research team and is based in Mumbai. He manages research operations on a Pan-India level and is responsible for the team s outputs, including research reports such as topical white papers, property market digests and bespoke research projects based on specific client requirements. Prior to joining Jones Lang LaSalle, he had seven years of experience in market research, business analysis and market strategy consulting, servicing diversified industries including pharmaceutical, software publishing and insurance.

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