Ashiana Housing

Ashiana Housing Ltd. (AHL) is an Indian real estate development company established in 1979 with its head office in New Delhi, India. It is a real estate company to be recognized by Forbes as Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion (2010 and 2011).[2] Ashiana Housing is a mid-income housing developer with primary focus on Kid Centric Homes, Senior Living, Care Homes (i.e. assisted living) and also comfort homes. In recent times, the company has expanded its reach from group housing to facility management, retail and hotels, as well as maintenance and resale of property after possession.

Ashiana Housing Limited
TypePublic
BSE: 523716
NSE: ASHIANA
IndustryReal estate
Founded1979
FounderOm Gupta
Headquarters
New Delhi
,
India
Area served
New Delhi, Bhiwadi, Neemrana, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jamshedpur, Lavasa, Kolkata, Chennai, Gujarat, Chas, Bokaro Steel City
Key people
Mr. Vishal Gupta (managing director)
Mr. Ankur Gupta (joint managing director)
Mr. Varun Gupta (whole time director)
ProductsApartments
Retirement community
Assisted living
Retail
Hotels
ServicesFacilities management
Revenue INR1, 1614.18 million (FY 2012–13)
INR 331.47 million (FY 2012–13)
Total assets INR 574.06 million (FY 2012–13)[1]
SubsidiariesAshiana Maintenance Services, Latest Developers Advisory Limited, Topwell Projects Consultants Limited
Websitehttps://www.ashianahousing.com

History

Ashiana Housing Ltd.[3] is involved in middle to upper-middle income residential housing projects in satellite cities and towns in India– around industrial hubs – predominantly along the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor being promoted by the Government of India. Its residential real estate development projects range from apartments to group housing projects. In addition, it also develops limited retail and commercial properties, including hotels as well as retirement homes for senior citizens.[4]

The company was incorporated on June 25, 1986, under the Companies Act, 1956, as Ashiana Housing & Finance (India) Limited. Subsequently, the name of the company was changed to its present name in the year 2007.

As of December 31, 2014, the company completed 24 residential developments and 6 commercial developments, aggregating 10.74 million square feet of saleable area. Its ongoing projects include:

  • 13 projects comprising 11 residential developments and 2 commercial developments, aggregating approximately 6.38 million square feet of saleable area
  • 15 future projects comprising 13 residential developments and 2 commercial developments, aggregating approximately 8.40 million square feet of saleable area

Sponsorships and Joint Ventures

On 4 January 2010, Ashiana announced a joint venture with the Mangalam group in Jaipur for the development of 31 acres of land. The Ashiana Mangalam partnership built several projects in Jaipur.[5][6]

Ashiana Housing raised Rs 200 crore from Goldman Sachs and Creador by way of Qualified Institutional Placement of its equity shares in February 2015.[7][8]

In June 2015, Ashiana joined Escapade Real Estate, a part of Arihant Foundations, to launch a housing project called “Ashiana Shubham”[9] for senior living and normal housing in Chennai.[10]

In July 2015, Ashiana signed a partnership deal with Shriram Properties to develop a housing project in Kolkata. Through this partnership with Bengal Shriram Hi Tech City Pvt. Ltd. (a group company of Shriram Properties Ltd.), the company will develop senior living as well as regular housing on 19.72 acres of land.[11]

Financial Summary

During the fiscal year 2014–15, Ashiana's net profit doubled to Rs 46.49 crore from Rs 21.86 crore (previous fiscal year). Income from operations increased to Rs 142.70 crore from Rs 110.65 crore. The company claims to have raised Rs 200 crore in 2015 from investors through Qualified Institutional Placement. In the fiscal year 2012–13, the company posted a profit after tax of Rs. 33.2 crore. The company reported a 61% increase in revenues (sales & other income) in 2011–12 over the previous financial year (2010–11).[12]

Company Leadership

Vishal Gupta – Managing Director, looks after the general management of company affairs including finance, engineering and architecture, and project execution.[13]

Ankur Gupta – Joint Managing Director, leads the marketing, HR and IT functions of the company

Varun Gupta – Director, leads the land and finance division of the company


Corporate Social Responsibility

Ashiana Training Institute: Aside from providing employment to thousands of unskilled and semi-skilled workers and migrant laborers at its construction sites, the company provides skill training (plumbing, electrical and masonry) to help laborers earn better wages.[14]

Phoolwari: Ashiana Housing started a day-care initiative for the children of laborers working at construction sites named Ashiana Phoolwari, focusing on child hygiene, health, well-being and education.

Women Empowerment: The company provides skill training programs for women laborers to help them earn equal wages (to men) and improve their job prospects. It also sponsors a monthly Panchayati Raj Training Programme for elected women representatives in partnership with Kiran Bedi's Navjyoti Foundation.[15]

Environmental Efforts: As part of its corporate social responsibility towards the environment, the company follows best practices for solid waste management, optimal use of natural resources and extensive planting of trees on all Ashiana properties.

Awards and recognition
DateAwardAwarded By
2019North India's No. 1 Caring Brand [16]Track2Realty
2018ashianahousing.com awarded as "Real-Estate Website of the Year"10th Realty+ Excellence Awards (North)
2018Ashiana Umang awarded as "Themed Project of the Year"10th Realty+ Excellence Awards (North)
2017NDTV best budget housing – Dwarka, Jodhpur[17]NDTV Profit
2017CIDC Vishwakarma Achievement Award for Construction Skill Development[18]CIDC Vishwakarma Awards
2015Best Budget Apartment Project of the Year[19]NDTV Profit
2015Bhamashah Award (thrice in a row) for Contribution to the Field of Education in Rajasthan [20]Government of Rajasthan
2015The Most Promising Company of The Next Decade [21]CNBC Awaaz during The Good Governance Summit
2014Realty Giant of North IndiaM/s Think Media Inc.'s
2012Best Affordable Housing award for Ashiana Aangan, Bhiwadi and Ashiana Woodland, Jamshedpur [22]CNBC Awaaz's Real estate Awards
2012India's Best Theme Based Township for Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi [23]Credai Real Estate Awards
2011Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion [24]Forbes
2011Best Residential Project - North to Ashiana Aangan [25]ZEE Business - RICS
2011Best residential project - East to Ashiana Woodlands [25]ZEE Business - RICS
2010Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion [26]Forbes
2010BMA-Siegwerk Award for Corporate Social ResponsibilityBhiwadi Manufacturers Association

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