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Published: Mar 04, 2023
Updated: Mar 04, 2023

Reliance Industries Launches Commercial Real Estate Venture with New Subsidiary

Reliance Industries ventures into commercial real estate with Reliance SOU Ltd

Initial Capital Infusion: Reliance invests Rs 1 lakh in newly launched subsidiary

Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, has entered the commercial real estate market with the launch of Reliance SOU Ltd, investing an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh in the subsidiary. The company's new venture puts it in competition with major players like Adani Properties, Tata Realty & Infrastructure, and Shapoorji Pallonji & Co.

Reliance's Transition to a Consumer-Focused Business Group

Reliance's move into commercial real estate marks yet another transformation for the conglomerate, which has shifted its focus from energy to a more consumer-oriented business group in recent years. While this is the company's first major foray into commercial real estate, it has previously shown interest in the industry, including acquiring a 65% stake in a Mumbai real estate project in 2019 and setting up Reliance Navi Mumbai Infra Development for real estate development.

Growing Market: Increase in occupier interest and institutional capital in the commercial real estate sector in India

The commercial real estate market in India has been growing stronger, with increasing occupier interest and institutional capital acting as catalysts for the sector. According to Colliers, 2022 saw total leasing of 50.3 million sqft, the highest ever in a year.

Reliance's foray into commercial real estate is a strategic move for the conglomerate's continued growth and diversification.

Reliance's entry into the market shows confidence in the sector and is likely to bring new competition to the industry. As the company continues to diversify its offerings, it will be interesting to see how it fares in this new venture.