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        GAURS GROUP ACQUIRES 35 ACRES ALONG YAMUNA         Yamuna Expressway during the current financial year, with an
                  EXPRESSWAY FOR `700 CRORE                estimated revenue potential of around `1,900 crore. The latest
       Gaurs Group has acquired three land parcels measuring   land acquisition is expected to provide additional capacity for
       around 35 acres in Sector 18 along the Yamuna Expressway for   future launches.
       approximately `700 crore. The Delhi-NCR developer purchased   Gaurs Group said it continues to see healthy demand across
       the  land from ICICI Bank  through an open auction, with  the   Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, particularly for projects
       acquisition forming part of its plans to expand its residential project   offered by established developers. The company believes limited
       pipeline in the Noida-Yamuna Expressway region.     fresh supply from reputed builders is supporting demand in these
       The acquisition includes a 24-acre parcel, which is the largest   markets.
       of the three plots. Gaurs Group plans to develop a housing   The group recorded approximately `5,500 crore in sales bookings
       project on this land, adding to its presence in a corridor that   during the previous financial year and expects its launch pipeline
       connects Noida and Greater Noida with Agra. The deal comes as   in FY 2026-27 to help match or exceed that performance.
       developers continue to look for large development opportunities   Beyond residential real estate, Gaurs Group is also looking to
       in the Yamuna Expressway region, where infrastructure and real   expand its commercial and rental portfolio. The developer plans
       estate activity have been increasing.               to launch a large commercial project in Noida and currently
       Gaurs Group Chairman Manoj Gaur confirmed the acquisition,   generates roughly `150 crore in annual rental income from its
       stating that the company purchased the 35 acres from ICICI   commercial assets, including shopping malls.
       Bank for around `700 crore. The company said the land was   The  immediate  focus  will  be  on  planning  and  launching  the
       acquired on an “as-is, where-is” basis through an open auction.   residential project on the 24-acre parcel, while the remaining
       It also plans to clear outstanding obligations associated with the   acquired land parcels could support future development plans.
       land, including external development charges (EDC) and farmer   The company is also expected to continue adding residential
       compensation.                                       and commercial projects across key Delhi-NCR growth corridors.
       The company intends to launch a residential development on the   With nearly three decades of operations, Gaurs Group, through
       24-acre parcel. Manoj Gaur has also indicated that Gaurs Group   Gaursons India Pvt Ltd, has developed more than 100 million sq
       expects to introduce three to four housing projects in Noida and   ft and delivered over 75,000 homes across 75 projects, including
       along the Yamuna Expressway by March 2027.          three integrated townships. Its business interests also extend to
       The developer has already launched a housing project on the   retail, education, sports and solar energy.


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