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he Trump Organisation has made its foray into India's commercial real estate market with the launch of Trump World Center Pune. This marks a significant milestone in the company's expansion in the country, where it already has multiple residential projects in joint ventures with local partners. The project is a collaboration between The Trump Organisation and Indian developers Tribeca Developers and Kundan Spaces.
The 4.3-acre site is expected to generate sales exceeding Rs 2,500 crore. Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organisation, expressed enthusiasm for the new venture, stating that India has warmly welcomed the Trump brand. He credited the country's business-friendly environment and growing economy as key factors in the company's success.
Tribeca Developers' founder Kalpesh Mehta hailed the project as a defining moment in India's commercial real estate landscape. He noted that Pune is emerging as a global business hub, and Trump World Center will be a significant contributor to this growth.
The partnership between The Trump Organisation and Indian developers has been over 15 years in the making. Tribeca Developers' founder Kalpesh Mehta met Donald Trump Jr. at a bar in New York, where they discussed plans for a joint venture on a cocktail napkin. Since then, the two companies have collaborated on several high-profile projects, including Trump Tower Mumbai.
The Trump Organisation's business model involves partnering with Indian developers to invest in hardware (brick and mortar) while bringing its branding and software expertise to the table. This approach has enabled the company to expand rapidly in India, with plans to add more residential, office, golf course, and villa projects across the country over the next six years.
