Trivandrum Projects & Infrastructure :News

[rajkrish]

CARMEL TOWERS, Vazhuthacaud.

3 B+ G+ 8 storeyed building, top 4 floors for IT/Office space and remaining shops/retail/Mall.

7 escalators, 8 lifts and 4 lakhs sft space is impressive

Picture Credits : Sudheesh Nair



http://www.carmeltowers.org/features.html

[sudheeshnairs]

More...

AFX News Limited

Plaza Centers agrees JV, buys plot of land for 13.4 mln stg in Kerala, India

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Plaza Centers NV said it has formed a 50:50 joint venture with an Indian property developer and acquired about 10.78 acres of land in the Indian state of Kerala for about 13.4 mln stg.

The UK-based property developer said the joint venture intends to use the plot to develop a project totaling about 2.1 mln square feet comprising a shopping and entertainment centre, an office complex and a hotel.

The acquisition follows the Feb 26 announcement that Plaza had acquired stakes in two joint venture projects in India, through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, for a total investment of 136.2 mln stg.

http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds...fx3834381.html

Visit the Plaza Center at

http://www.plazacenters.com/

The salient features

Total area: 2.1 million sft

Shopping Mall & Entertainment centre: 7 20 000 sft.

IT Park: 1 million sft

Hotel/ Service Apartment: 4 00 000 sft.

[Sathyalal]

One more news item on Elbit Medical Imaging. International coverage.
This is there second land purchase in India after Bangalore.

See the following
"After close to two years of thorough study of the Indian market and building the team and infrastructure of our organization in India"
Means these guys do not go with hypes.

Moti Zisser's Elbit Medical makes second land purchase in India

Plaza Centers, a subsidiary of Moti Zisser's Elbit Medical Imaging (47%), has bought land in the southern city of Trivandrum, India, to build an entertainment and shopping center, an office complex, and a hotel and apartment hotel.

Just last week Elbit Medical announced the acquisition of land in Bangalore for development, from which it anticipates that it and its partner may see $3 billion in sales.

The company is paying $26.5 million for the roughly 10.78 acres of land it's buying in Trivandum, which is the capital city of Kerala.


Plaza Centers and its Indian partner will be building 195,000 square meters of space, the company said.

"After close to two years of thorough study of the Indian market and building the team and infrastructure of our organization in India, we are now moving at the pace we have been accustomed to throughout the years of our operations in Central and Eastern Europe,"


The city of Trivandrum has 1.2 million residents, and a hi-tech center splayed over some 400 acres. A second hi-tech area of the same magnitude is under construction.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/872738.html

[Sathyalal]

This article very well explains how IT is spilling in to other areas. The other places should be thankfull to Technopark, Trivandrum.

SunTec Business Solutions, a Thiruvananthapuram-based provider of customer-friendly pricing and billing solutions, has decided that its flagship product suit, Transaction Billing Management Solutions (TBMS-F), will couple its tool with Finacle, the core banking solution created by Infosys.

* Another Kerala-based brand, IBS Software Services, has carved out a niche in the air transportation services business. The latest airline to adopt its `desi' passenger services system solution, AiRES, is Australia-based Virgin Blue Airlines; it follows in the footsteps of WestJet of Canada and VirginAmerica.

* The world's largest tax services provider, Kansas City-based H&R Block, has entrusted US Technology, another leading software and services player in Kerala's capital, with its software development and testing, on a long-term basis.

All three companies are clustered in or around the 300-acre (120-hectare) Technopark, India's first integrated software-hardware park, which is home to around 110 Information Technology (IT) players. They have found in Kerala a mix of professional competence, communication infrastructure and the right ambience to create cutting edge, world-class tools and applications.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has its own site, mainly devoted to training, within Technopark. Infosys, another IT `biggie', has a 1.5-lakh sq ft campus, and has begun work on a separate 50-acre site to house its Special Economic Zone that will eventually employ over 20,000 persons.

When Technopark inaugurated its latest block, the 8.5-lakh sq ft Thejaswini, in February - the space was already sold out - the addition made it (at 3.2 million sq ft) the largest IT park in India. Thejaswini is the largest single built-up space in Kerala.
With Technopark often having to put up `houseful' signs, new companies have branched out to their own campuses around the same area and in the 200-acre Infopark campus in Kochi.
http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/stor...9002410400.htm

[rajkrish]

Stunning

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

More...

[rajkrish]

KOWDIAR PALACE LAND PROJECT

DPPL and associates have acquired 185 cents (7485 Sq. M) of land at Kowdiar Palace Compound at the heart of the city in Trivandrum. The location is a prime land amidst posh residential area of Trivandrum City and hence the plan is to build a world class shopping centre.

We have also acquired land for a 300 bedded super specialty hospital in the vicinity. CPG Singapore is our Project Consultant.

http://www.dewaprojects.com/prjtvm.asp

[rajkrish]

Cool article Sathya

[rajkrish]

So that's number two from Berggruen in Trivandrum

Berggruen Hotels acquires 10 new sites
2007-06-20 17:51:47 Source : Moneycontrol.com
Email Print Version

Berggruen Hotels, which launched their brand of boutique budget hotels “Keys” in India in January of this year, has acquired ten new sites in the country and is actively pursuing twenty more. Berggruen Hotels is backed by Berggruen Holdings Inc. with an equity capital of US $ 100 million and will build a minimum of 38 hotels in the next five years.



The holiday paradise of Goa will be the first to enjoy the Keys experience. Keys Resort will launch in Goa in September, 2007 with a 150-room resort and will be located in Candolim in North Goa where travellers can enjoy the facilities of an Ayurveda spa centre, swimming pool and an entertainment area. A spacious conferencing area will cater to the growing MICE segment in the region. Pondicherry is another location that will enjoy a Keys Resort where a a seven-and-a-half acres beach front property is being acquired, which will be developed into a 100 room resort.



Commenting on Berggruen’s growing acquisitions in Kerala, Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director and CEO, Berggruen Hotels said, “A presence in Kerala offers Keys an opportunity to provide travellers the chance to experience the beauty of God’s own country, at a reasonable price. With Thiruvananthapuram growing as an industrial and IT centre as well as a hub for medical tourism in recent years, we have already begun construction on a 100 room hotel in this burgeoning city and have acquired two additional sites in Kovalam and Kochi during the last one month.”

http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/ne...-/20/47/287718

[sudheeshnairs]

Sathyalal, I think we can have the photos in the 'Trivandrum-Lush green city in the hills and by the blue sea' thread. This thread is for projects and other news.

[Sathyalal]

Trivandrum is miles ahead when it comes to research, compared to other places in the state. Space Science, Supercomputing, Cyber Forensics, Biomedical or whatever is it.

Research capital
Tuesday July 24 2007 11:34 IST

An analysis of published papers in the field of medical research has found that Thiruvananthapuram accounts for 64 percent of the total papers published in the state

The reason for capital city topping the list could be because of the clustering of research institutions in the city.

The Sree Chithra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology heads the list with nearly 24 percent of the total publications from the state, followed by Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and surprisingly, the Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala.

Surprising, because the KU Department with relatively meagre infrastructure facilities and funding has done exceptionally well than fully-fledged research institutions such as Regional Research Laboratory, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology and Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems...apuram&Topic=0

[Sathyalal]

Kazhakkutam-Intl Airport Corridor (Thiruvananthapuram)
Most happening place in Kerala
A Case Study

‘Happening place’ is a term commonly abused by the real estate promoters. But how many of them reveal a real analysis based on facts.
What makes a region happening place? Existing infrastructure, number/size/importance of the new projects coming up makes one such a place.

A study on Kazhakuttam Bypass Region, the most happening place in Kerala.

• It tops the state in terms of Hi-tech industries
• It tops the in terms of number of IT companies/IT employees/IT exports
• It tops with the existing R&D and educational institutions/new projects.
• It tops the state with the existing support infrastructure.
• New IT parks, Malls, Hotels, Convention Centers, Residential Buildings.
• It is near to many tourist locations where you can relax after a hectic day of work.

1 Technopark



Word class infrastructure for IT


Unique supporting infrastructure

• NH 47 bypass through the main gate.
• NH 47 to city near the rear side.
• Link road to MC Road.
• Multiple road access from the city, which is unique to this IT Park.
• 10 minutes drive to Trivandrum International Airport.



Tejaswini-Largest office building in the state. Around 8.5 lakhs sq ft.

www.technopark.org


2 Major IT Companies

2.1 Infosys

• Operating from Bhavani Building.
• Expanding to the new space in Tejaswini
• Major plans along the bypass.





This is the largest campus for a software company in Kerala
www.infosys.com

2.2 TCS
Tata consultancy service has 40 acres around Technopark


Global Training center 5 lakh sq ft Peepul park getting completed


Construction started for the new 1 million sq ft campus in 25 Acres SEZ
www.tcs.com

2.3 US Tech• Largest IT employer in the state, around 3500 people
• Currently operating from Nila and Bhavani
• New campus construction in 36 acres is about to start. Around 1.6 million sq ft planned
http://www.ustri.com/

2.4 Tata Elxi• Currently operating from Gayathri building.

• Completing the construction of the new campus
http://www.tataelxsi.com/

2.5 IBS
One of the fastest growing IT firms in the areas of aviation sector

New campus of around 5 lakhs is getting completed.
www.ibsplc.com

2.6 E & Y
Operating from Gayathri building
www.ey.com/me/ssc

2.7 Allianze cornhill
Operating from Chandragiri building.
Planning for individual campus in 10 acres of land.
www.allianz.co.uk www.acis.co.in
2.8 RM
Operating from Gayathri building www.rmesi.co.in
2.9 Suntec
City grown company. One of the fastest growing international companies in the billing sector.
Operating from Nila
Has got separate campuses in the city
Planning new campus near technopark in 20 acres of land
www.suntecgroup.com
2.10 Nest
Operating from Pamba-Periyar
Has got separate campuses in the city
Constructing new campus near technopark
http://www.nestsoftware.com/
2.11 Toonz
India’s most advanced Studio and Animation giant.
www.toonzanimationindia.com
3 New campuses under construction
• Infosys
• TCS
• IBS
• US Tech
• Tata Elxi
• Leela park
• Nest


100 acre acquisition is getting completed in coming weeks



4 Construction companies waiting for land to build IT parks


http://www.technopark.org/landrequest.htm


Embassy Group
Emaar Group
Chesterton Mehraj Property Consultant
Raheja Group
Ascendas Group
Compact Disc India Pvt.Ltd, Chandigarh
Leela Scottish Lace
Indo-Hong Kong Industries P Ltd


5 IT Companies waiting for more land
http://www.technopark.org/landrequest.htm

Name of company
L & T
Patni Computers, Chennai
IBS
SunTec Business Solutions
Torque
IIITM-K
Allianz Cornhill
Assyst International
Aryan Infoway
IVL India Ltd
IDS Software Services Pvt Ltd
Accel Transmatics
Britek India
CDI India Ltd
Indriya Technologies
Seaview Support Systems
eZe Care Systems
Qburst
SRC Software
Zafin Centre of Excellence
Wins Infotech
Kreara Solutions P Ltd
B2B Software
Maxartisits
Vinirma Consulting
Alamy Images
Hages Business Solutions
A R Software Solutions
Argent Software
MCFADEYAN
Palnar Transmedia

6 Technocity
Largest proposed IT park in the state


Location: 5 kms from Existing Technopark
Area: 512 Acres
Estimated number of jobs: 2,00,000
Current Status: Land acquisition is getting completed. Procedure for 200 acres is over
Location: 3 Kms from Technopark

7 Film & Video Park



http://www.kinfra.com/pro4.htm

Location: 2 Kms from Technopark
Spread over 75 acres


Emerging leader for post-production services, animation studios and teleport facilities in the country.

25 Acre animation SEZ, First in the country

Prasad Video Labs has set up an advanced film processing lab.

A state-of-the-art studio facility for Vismaya max

Accel Transmatics had setup india’s first motion capture studio

Toonz, India’s most advanced studio has set up animation school

http://www.studio-systems.com/broadf...merging/44.htm

8 Word class Life Science Park
Current status: Land: Acquisition in Progress
Location: Kazhakkuttam
Planned for
Pharmaceuticals,
Medical devices,
Biotechnology,
Nanotechnology
Nanufacturing
R&D
Clinical development
9 Telecom City
This has been planned in association with the Indian Telephone Industries (ITI).
Total investment: 300 crores
Location: Kazhakkuttam
Status: Agreement signed with ITI for sidco’s 25 acres land

4 million sq feet built up space
40 000 new jobs.

10 Country’s most prestigious R& D and Educational Institutions

10.1 VSSC


VSSC, ISRO´s single largest group of technologists and engineers

India’s Space Research center, developing satellites, Launch vehicles
Pioneer in Liquid Propulsion Technology
Pioneer in Scramjet Propulsion
Planning Chandrayan (Moon Mission)
Second largest employer in the state after Technopark
Location: Beach Road parallel to bypass

http://www.isro.org/centers/cen_vssc.htm
10.2 Indian Institute of Space Technology


A world-class institute for Space Technology. First of its kind in the country. No.1 preference for IIT entrance toppers.
IIST Share the resources and Special facilities of ISRO apart from creating its own infrastructure to integrate its research activities with the national space programs
Dr. Abdul Kalam will be the lead faculty for the institution
Location: Inside VSSC.
100 acre additional campus is coming up in Ponmudi hills
http://iist.ac.in/index.htm

10.3 Oak Ridge National Laboratories
The proposed will be one of the largest R & D institutions in India
The laboratory is in the final stages of a $350-million project to provide a modern campus for the next generation of `great science.
ORNL is a multi-program science and technology laboratory managed for the US Department of Energy by University of Tennessee and Battelle
Location: Technocity
http://www.ornl.gov/
10.4 Asian School of Business
Location: Inside Technopark



International campus for Business Studies
New 15 acre campus planned

http://www.asb.edu.in/

10.5 IIITM-K

IIITM-K is a premier, autonomous institution of excellence.
Established by the Government of Kerala for higher learning and research in Information Technology and Management.
The institute enjoys the best possible natural and hi-tech ambience of pursuit of knowledge.
The Institute is well recognized for its path-breaking innovations in IT and for its major projects
10.6 College of Engineering Trivandrum

Kerala’s first and one of India’s Premier Engineering colleges

Location: 2 kms from Infosys
http://www.cet.ac.in/

10.7 Kerala University Campus
Kerala university’s center for Research programs

Areas: Basic Sciences
Technology
Literature

Location: Shares boundary with technopark
http://www.keralauniversity.edu/location.htm
10.8 LNCPE

The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram is a part of the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Location: 2 Kms from Technopark

www.lncpe.gov.in

10.9 International School

Kerala’s first and only authentic international school with international curriculum

Location: 2 kms from Technopark
www.trins.org


In addition to the above specified, many number of schools/colleges/technical training centers including Sainik schools, university engineering college etc are in this location
11 Manufacturing
11.1 Apparel Park
Location: Kazhakkuttam


AIHH is setting up a major unit in collaboration with a Japanese firm
An Italian-Australian joint venture is also on the cards
Three more units by Leela group.
Currently it has three units by the Leela group and one from a city-based entrepreneur
Apparel and small industries park’s together occupy area of 90 acres.

Unlike the typical apparel parks they offer the following

Dedicated power supply
Continuous supply of treated water.
Common bonded warehouse,
Convention and business centers

Guesthouse
Healthcare centre.
11.2 Others
Travancore Titanium/Kerala Hi-tech industries and Veli industrial area are the important ones to mention in the same region

12 Hotels/Malls/Hospitals/Convention centers

Large number of hotels/Malls conventions centers is mushrooming around the area
The Akkulam international convention center
Total built-up area of 16,480.86 square meters.

A convention and exhibition centre, resort, retail, marina and on-site infrastructure in the first phase.
The convention and exhibition centre will have a plenary hall, hi-tech hall and VIP room
Chalet Hotels Ltd. (part of the K. Raheja Group) is constructing the same.

Plaza Mall : Israeli groups purchased land near Akkulam Bridge.
2.1 million sft of IT Park, mall and hotel are planned
This is the largest land transaction in the state.
This will be one of the largest commercial installations in the state





Ginger, Technopark KIMS

13 Residential Projects
Based on the number of projects it is natural that residential sector is booming up. Several number of apartment projects are coming up in the area.

Some of the finishing ones




14 Other Major installations around the area
Southern Air Command

Sprawling campuses spread over several acres in Akkulam.
The proposed Nuclear command center of India

Trivandrum intenational Airport
5th international Airport in India after the 4 metros.
10 minutes drive from Technopark
New International terminal gate opens at Bypass.

New world class terminal with steel and glass structure
Kochu veli Terminal


Terminal near the bypass

Trivandrum central is the second busiest terminal in South India after Chennai
Kochu veli terminal will help to divert some of the trains
Center for Earth Science Studies
http://www.cessind.org

15 New public sector projects under completion in the region

Air India MRO being completed

New cargo terminal


16 What makes the region so vibrant
Most cosmopolital population in the state due to Technopark, Airforce base, VSSC and several world class training institutions.
See what ASB says in their website
“Our campus is located in Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Trivandrum has wide, open spaces, a relaxed atmosphere and a cosmopolitan outlook. A unique combination of great natural beauty, vibrant culture, friendly people and a safe, welcoming ambience, the city offers a nurturing environment where students can excel”
Near to the capital city of Kerala, knowledge hub of Kerala
Following are the research centers around the city
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Bio Technology
VSSC
ISRO
LPSC
Regional Research Laboratory
RCC
Sree chithra institute of medical technology
Center for Development Studies
TBCRC
Tropical Research Center
C-DIT
C-DAC
New proposed ISSER

Near to important tourist destinations
10-30 minutes drive to the following tourist locations

1. Akkulam
2. Sankummukham
3. Veli
4. Kovalam
5. Museum park
One To Two hrs to the following locations
1. Ponmudi
2. Neyyardam
3. Varakala
4. Poovar


17 No Media glare! Surprising?

• May be it is because of the demand market, This is evident from the companies waiting for land
• Not much advertisement/promotions needed for the sale of residential apartments
• Quoting the words of our hon. president, our local media is more interested in negative projections and debates. Not on the ones like what is happening here.

18 Summary• Fastest growing Region in the State
• Most Cosmopolitan Area in State
• Around 2,00,000 IT jobs in next 4-5 years
• Around 1,00,000 jobs in Animation, Cinema, Telecom industries
• Around 1,000,00 in other sectors
• Around 2,000,00 indirect jobs

[Sathyalal]

SilkAir also plans to boost capacity on the existing routes when its northern winter schedule comes into effect on October 28. Thiruvananthapuram is among the destinations that will see increased frequency of SilkAir.

[chandrurajan]

Great Work Satya.... Congrats

[SREEKUMAR]

Great work....
Amazing !!!!!! … Why these things are not published in any of the Newspapers????
Any ways keep up the good work...


[QUOTE=Sathyalal;2969408]Kazhakkutam-Intl Airport Corridor (Thiruvananthapuram)
Most happening place in Kerala
A Case Study

‘Happening place’ is a term commonly abused by the real estate promoters. But how many of them reveal a real analysis based on facts.
What makes a region happening place? Existing infrastructure, number/size/importance of the new projects coming up makes one such a place.

[Sathyalal]

Hi Sreekumar,
Most of the items gets coverage as news items in National media. But not in local media. Also there are no fullpage advertisement to sell the appartments, since they do not need it, because their needs are very much backed by the other developments.

One example link given below. This is in National media. But did you able to find the same in any of the local media. No surprises. May be they have not grown up to understand what is it.



http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/...0200110300.htm

http://www.ornl.gov/

Originally Posted by SREEKUMAR

Great work....
Amazing !!!!!! … Why these things are not published in any of the Newspapers????
Any ways keep up the good work...:

[sudheeshnairs]

sathyalal, keep the good work.

Perhaps we can take pics of International Apparel Park & Film/Video Park and have a collage like you have done for Technopark. I can get permission since I worked earlier with KINFRA.

And can think of extending the scope of the 'Happening place', ie, not to stop at Akkulam, but continue till Vizhinjam. Infact it is one such straight stretch spanning some 40 kms from Vizhinjam to Technocity along the NH.

[robin]

i think ,what the city actually needs is a business magazine based in TRIVANDRUM

[rajkrish]

Very true Robin. The media experiences "selective amnesia" as far as Trivandrum NEWS is considered.

[Sathyalal]

Technopark headquartered IBS gives IBM, Unisys a run for their money

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 1: IBS Software Services, a Kerala-headquartered IT company that began its operations about 10 years back, is now giving global software giants like IBM and Unisys a run for their money.

IBS, which began its operations here in September 1997, has become a leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to travel, transportation and logistics (TTL) industries of major airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, seaports, cruise lines and tour operators worldwide.

Its 70 high profile clients include leading airlines like Emirates, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, leading airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Dubai as well as oil giants such as Shell and British Petroleum.

The company's client base also includes cruise liners like Cunard (Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II), Royal Caribbean Cruise and Star Cruise and leading resorts like Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI), the premier mountain resort operator in the US, Brendan Vacations and Orbitz.

Addressing reporters here Wednesday, V.K. Mathews, chairman of IBS, said the company was started with a staff of only 55.
"We began with a paid up capital of Rs.1.76 crore (Rs.17.6 million) and today it has touched more than Rs.800 crore (Rs.8 billion)," he said.
"During the one decade of its existence IBS has done three domain-based acquisitions of companies abroad," said Mathews.
Last week, General Atlantic, a leading global private equity firm, invested $60 million (Rs.2.42 billion) in IBS.
"This investment is the single largest private equity (PE) investment in Kerala and probably also the largest PE investment into an IT products company in the country," said Mathews.
http://www.khabrein.info/index.php?o...3467&Itemid=88

[Sathyalal]

After General Atlantic deal, IBS scouts for MRO buys
Economy Bureau
Posted online: Thursday , August 02, 2007 at 0035 hrs IST

Thiruvanananthapuram, Aug 1 After garnering India's biggest private equity (PE) investment in IT products, IBS is scouting for good buys in the MRO (maintenance, repair and overhauling) space. Two or three potential acquisiton candidates are in the shortlist.


IBS software, a Technopark-based products company in travel, transportation and logicals (TTL) verticals, has grown 700% in paid-up capital in a decade.

Not sated by $60 million preferential shares in investment from the Greenwich-based PE giant General Atlantic, IBS is also working on a roadmap for an IPO in 2009. "We're targeting to be valued at $1 billion by then," Mathews told reporters, here.

In the last five years, the company has made three domain-based takeovers, two in US and one in UK.
The company has ten overseas offices.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news...O-buys/208106/