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9. Annexes
East Midlands Centre for Constructing the Built Environment (EMCBE) was
established in 2004. The main objective of the Centre is to improve the
social, economic and environmental performance of the East Midlands
construction Industry.
More details about EMCBE and their services are available at their website:
www.emcbe.com.
• Political climate
• Regulatory aspects
The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) team based at the British Deputy High
Commission in Chennai compiled this report. UKTI teams in Delhi, Kolkata,
Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai contributed to the list of leading
architects and contractors.
Points to note:
In everyday conversation Bombay, Madras and Calcutta are still widely used.
General Background
The construction industry in India is worth over USD 51 billion (£28 billion)
and accounts for more than 20% of GDP. It is also the largest employer in
the country after agriculture, employing approximately 31 million people.
(Source: Construction Industry Development Council – CIDC).
India is the second most populous country in the world with over 1 billion
people and constitutes 16% of the world’s population. There has been
significant growth of the urban population over the past decade. For
example, there are:
The decision by the Government to allow 100% FDI in real estate in 2005
has led to significant additional interest and growth, both in the real estate
and construction sectors. Major international real estate companies are now
looking to India to help drive their business growth.
Building Materials
Characteristics of Market
But clearly India is not a market for everyone. In many areas India has its
own capability and expertise, often at a fraction of the price of international
competitors. It is therefore important that UK companies identify the areas
in which their product or service can succeed and target these strategically.
UKTI offices across India can help make sure your company gets this right
first time to avoid costly mistakes (see below).
India is clearly undergoing rapid and constant change and the business
environment, availability of goods and services and opportunities in the
construction sector reflect that change. British companies which have tried
(and sometimes failed) to do business with India in the past are amazed at
how quickly things have changed, mostly for the better, since they were last
here. Private sector opportunities which would have been unthinkable 20
years ago, are now embedded realities.
Housing: Nearly 75-80% of all real estate development taking place in India
is in the housing sector. The rising income levels in the country have led to a
huge unmet demand for dwelling units. According to Housing and Urban
Development Corporation (HUDCO), the shortage in dwelling units as of 2002
was close to 30 million. This has given rise to major township developments
in metropolitan areas which is also spilling into tier – II cities. With 40% of
India expected to be living in urban areas by 2010, there is an estimated
requirement of 3000 townships by 2030. Development of large townships
open new avenues of partnership between Indian and overseas companies.
Commercial Infrastructure
IT & ITES: The single most important trigger in the demand for office space
is the phenomenal growth in the IT and ITES sector which has been growing
at an average of 25% annually for the last few years. Nearly 70% of the
demand for office space is from the IT sector. The supply of office space is
estimated to be around 45-50 million sq.ft at present. With the growth in
the economy, India needs additional office space of nearly 350 million sq.ft.
in the next 5 years.
The green building movement in India started with the setting up of the
Indian Green building council in 2001. India follows two rating systems for
green certification. The first one is the LEED rating system being
implemented by the Green building council and the second one is an
indigenously developed rating system called GRIHA being administered by
TERI. The first LEED certificate was given to CII Sohrabji Godrej Green
Building Centre in Hyderabad in 2004. Since then the concept has gained
momentum. As of 2007, nearly 70 projects with a total area of 32 million
sq.ft were registered for green certification (Source: JonesLang Lasalle
Meghraj). Nearly 50% of the green buildings today are in the IT & ITES
sector. However, the movement is spreading to residential, healthcare,
hospitality and even some infrastructure projects.
Urban regeneration:
The growth in the urban population and acute short supply of land in urban
India have given rise to a rising number of urban regeneration projects.
Nearly 500 acres of textile mill lands in Mumbai are with real estate
companies for multi-use development of these lands. In addition, palaces in
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhaya Pradesh, historical sites in Kolkata and
resettlement of slum clusters across India offer ample opportunities for urban
regeneration in the country. Kamala Mills compound conversion in to office
space (Mumbai), Phoenix Mills in to a shopping mall (Mumbai), ITC hotel in
FDI up to 100% allowed under the automatic route in real estate namely,
townships, housing, built-up infrastructure and construction development
project which would include but not restricted to housing, commercial
services, hotels, resorts, hospitals, educational institutions, recreational
facilities, city and regional level infrastructure.
100% FDI allowed under the automatic route in the following services:
Even though different political parties have been in power at the Centre,
there has been a reasonable amount of continuity and certainty on the policy
aspects particularly relating to economic reforms.
Visitors to India need visas to enter the country unless they are Indian
Citizens. Indian visas can be obtained in the UK from the High Commission of
India, London or other Consulates at the addresses mentioned below:
Business Visa
Business visa is valid for six month or one/more years with multiple entries.
However, the period of stay in India (for each visit) under this category is
limited to six months only. A letter from the sponsoring organization
indicating nature of applicant's business, probable duration of stay, validity of
visa, places and organizations to be visited and also a guarantee to meet
maintenance expenses etc. should accompany the application. Business visa
valid for ten years with multiple entries is available to foreign businessmen
who have set up or intend to set up joint ventures in India.
Residential Permit
All foreign nationals are required to register with the local immigration
authorities called the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14
days from their date of arrival, if their visas are valid for longer than six
months. A foreign national holding a visa valid for six months or less who
wants to stay in India beyond the period of validity must register within 14
days after 180 days from the time of arrival in India subject to holding a visa
for the extended period. To register with the local registration office, certain
prescribed documents must be presented.
The original passport and visa are also required at the time of filing the
application with FRRO. Registration is valid for the term of the visa and
many be extended on application. Failure to register may result in the
Immigration authority’s refusal to allow the foreign national to leave the
country.
Employment Visa
For more information please visit the Indian High Commission’s website
(www.hcilondon.org).
Western region
Mr V S Ramana
Head - Corporate Communication - L&T - ECC
Larsen & Toubro - ECC Construction Group
Mount Poonamallee Road
Manapakkam
Chennai - 600 089
Tamil Nadu
Telefax: +91 44 2811 2881, 2811 5038, 2811 1735, 2811 2673
Email: maand@vsnl.com
Ms Sunanda A J R
Mistry Architects
444, 13th Cross
V Main, II Stage Indiranagar
Bangalore - 560 038
Karnataka
Ms Indira Sharma
Brigade Group
Penthouse, Brigade Towers
135, Brigade Road
Bangalore - 560 025
Karnataka
Ms Nilanjana Raychaudhuri
Senior Manager - Corporate communications
Subhash Projects and Marketing Limited
Subhash House, 8/2, Ulsoor Road
Bangalore - 560 042
Karnataka
Email: nilanjanarc@blr.spml.co.in
Website: www.spml.co.in
Tel: + 91 40 40409333
Fax: + 91 40 23418503
Mobile: + 91 9866201111
Email: ramaraju_kalidindi@maytas.in or kvramaraju@gmail.com
Website: www.maytasinfra.com
Northern Region
Mr H S Narula
Chairman
D.S. Construction Ltd
C-66, N.D.S.E. Part-II
New Delhi - 110049
Tel: 91 11 24690314-17
Fax: 91 11 24626995
Email: nbccho@del2.vsnl.net.in
Mr Atul Punj
Chairman
Punj Lloyd Limited
Punj Lloyd House
17-18 Nehru Place
New Delhi - 110019
Tel: 91 11 26200123
Fax: 91 11 26200111
Email: info@punjlloyd.com
Mr Sanjeev J. Aeren
Managing Director
AEZ Group of Companies
707-712A, 43 Chiranjiv Tower
Nehru Place
New Delhi 110019
Mr P P Mainra
Executive Director
Era Infrastructure (India) Limited
B-24, Sector 3
Noida - 201301
Gautam Bhalla
Director - Projects
Vatika Group
Vatika Triangle
5th Floor Sushant Lok-1 Block-A
Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road
Gurgaon - 122002
Email: gautambhalla@vatikagroup.com
Mr Sanjay Chandra
Managing Director
Unitech House
L Block South City-1
Gurgaon - 122001
Mr C P Kukreja
Managing Director
C.P. Kukreja Associates
Ashirwad Building
D-1 Green Park
New Delhi 110016
Tel: 91 11 26863953
Fax: 91 11 26865770
Email: cpkukreja@vsnl.com
Website: www.cpkukreja.com
Tel: 91 11 26485284/26465484/26465485
Fax: 91 11 26460409
Email: cesinter@vsnl.com
Mr K K Kapila
Chairman & Managing Director
Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. (ICT)
D-180 Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I
New Delhi 110020
Tel: 91 11 40573147-149
Fax: 91 11 40573145-46
Email: cmd@ictonline.com, ict@vsnl.com
Eastern Region
Mr Ashish Acharjee
Formation
AA-127, Salt Lake, Sector - I
Ground Floor
Kolkata - 700 064
West Bengal
Mr Dulal Mukherjee
Dulal Mukherjee & Associates
28, Shakespeare Sarani
10th Floor
Kolkata – 700 017
West Bengal
Mr Ranajit Gupta
Interdesign International
220/2, Panditiya Road Extension
Kolkata - 700 029
West Bengal
Mr Debatosh Sahu
Espace
47, K.K. Majumdar Road,
1st Floor,
Kolkata - 700 075
West Bengal
Mr Manish Chakraborty
The Transformation Group
Action Research in Conservation of the Heritage (ARCH)
AA-171A, Sector - I
Salt Lake
Kolkata – 700 064
West Bengal
Mr Rahul Varma
Head - Business Development
Shristi Infrastructure Development Corpn Ltd
Ganga Jamuna Building
28/1, Shakespeare Sarani
Kolkata 700 017
Mr Samar Nag
Managing Director
Bengal Shelter Housing Development Limited
BA-2, Sector I
Salt Lake City
Kolkata - 700064
Tel: +91 33 2337 7302
Commercial Section
16 January 2008
20 Anderson Road
Chennai 600 006
Mr David Walker
Tel: 91 44 4219 2171
Chairman
Fax: 91 44 4219 2321
East Midlands Centre for Constructing the Built
Email: d.ramesh@fco.gov.uk
Environment
www.ukinindia.com
Loughborough Innovation Centre
Epinal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE113EH
Telephone/Fax: 01509 225800
Email: info@emcbe.com
Dear Mr Walker
Thank you for your online comment confirming the scope for this OMIS. I
have now consulted colleagues in construction sector team in India who will
contribute to this OMIS report. Please find below a workplan, which
outlines the proposed scope of the report, the methods we will use to
compile it and the timelines involved:
Methods to be used
I would be grateful if you could confirm your acceptance of this work plan by
pressing the “Accept Work plan” button/option on the OMIS web site by 21
January 2008 at the latest. Alternatively, please let me know as soon as
possible if you would like to propose any changes to this work plan.
Please note that the timetable for the completion of this work is dependent
on your acceptance of the work plan. Any delay may affect our ability to
deliver this service in time.
Any changes to the work plan after it is accepted will necessitate cancelling
the initial order and commissioning a new one. When you accept the work
plan, you will then be required to pay for the service in full.
Thank you again for your order. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
Jayalakshmi Jayaraman
Senior Trade and Investment Adviser
Indian Infrastructure
B-17, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi – 110 016
Indian Construction
Journal of Builders' Association of India
G-1/G-20, Commerce Center
J. Dadajee Road
Tardeo
Mumbai – 400 034
Maharashtra
UKTI Contacts
Mr Andrew Bacchus
Head, Construction, Sports & Leisure Infrastructure
UK Trade & Investment
Kingsgate House
66-74 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6SW
Mr Peter Cain
Deputy Head - Construction Unit
UK Trade & Investment
Kingsgate House
66-74 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6SW
States covered:
States covered:
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar,
Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Sikkim, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu
Tripura, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal.
It would be much appreciated if you would spend a few moments to complete this
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chargeable report. This will enable us to maintain quality standards and to ensure
you have received information relevant to your enquiry.
Please fax or email your comments to Mr D Ramesh, Assistant Trade & Investment
Adviser, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai Tel: 91 44 4219 2151
Fax: 91 44 4219 2321 Email: d.ramesh@fco.gov.uk
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