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Brigade Year End Bonanza Expo 2017
Manish Shrivastava - Indiabulls, Mr. Ravindra - State Bank of India, Mr. Abey Abraham - ICICI Bank, Mr. K P Agarwal - HDFC Bank at the inauguration of Year End Bonanza Expo 2017 Brigade organised the Year End Bonanza Expo across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai and Mangaluru on 9th & 10th December 2017. The event witnessed good turnout and a great...
Brigade - Amongst the Best Real Estate Workplaces
Mr. Roshin Mathew, ED & President Engineering, Mr. Jagan Mohan, Sr. VP - HR and Mr. Ajay Bamzai, DGM-HR from Brigade receiving the GPTW Award In one of India’s largest workplace study conducted by Economic Times and Great Places to Work Institute, Brigade was recognized for being amongst the best in the Constru...
Brigade bags 3 awards at the 9th Realty Plus Excellence Awards (South) 2017
Ms. Nirupa Shankar, Director, Brigade Hospitality, receiving the ‘Woman CXO of the Year’ Award from Mr. Anurag Batra, Chairman of GBN Media Ltd. Mr. M R Jaishankar CMD, Brigade was awarded the ‘Scroll of Honour’ for his contributions to the real estate sector. Mr. Vinod Viswambharan and Mr. Santhosh Cyriac receiv...
Winning laurels at CREDAI Karnataka’s CARE Awards 2017
Team Brigade receiving the Award from CREDAI Karnataka Brigade won 2 awards at the CREDAI Karnataka’s CARE Awards 2017 held on 1st July 2017 at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. Brigade Palmgrove, Mysuru won in the Villas & Row Houses category and Orion East Mall won in the Shopping Malls category.
Brigadier shines at the 6th World Construction Symposium 2017
Mr. Mathew Joe, from the Brigade Engineering team, won the Best Paper Award for the topic “Design Process Standardisation for Building Projects in India” at the 6th World Construction Symposium 2017 held on 1st July 2017 at the World Construction Symposium 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award was presented by Hon. Susil Premajayantha, ...
Brigade - One of India’s Top Builders
Mr Om Prakash, Company Secretary - Brigade receiving the award on behalf of the Group Brigade has been consistently recognized as one of India’s Top Builders over the years. This year also Brigade was recognized as one of India’s Top Builders 2017 at the CWAB Awards held in Mumbai. This year’s theme was GLOCAL - Thinking Globa...
Orion Mall wins at the National Marketing Excellence Awards
Mr. Rahul Malhotra, AGM - Orion Mall receiving the award on behalf of the team Orion Mall @ Brigade Gateway won the “Most Admired Shopping Centre of the Year - Marketing and Consumer Promotions” Award at the National Marketing Excellence (for Excellence in Shopping Center & Mall Marketing) Awards.
Brigade Palmgrove and Brigade Symphony win at the Annual Mysuru Dasara Flower Show 2017
The Annual Flower Show contest hosted in Mysuru during the Dasara festivities was jointly organised by Horticulture Department, District Horticulture Association and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and was held at the Curzon Park, Mysuru. The Flower Show and contest were inaugurated by Honourable Chief Minister Siddharamaiah with Sandalwood Stars in...
Brigade shines at the Great Manager Awards 2017
Brigade participated in the 2nd edition of “Great Manager Awards 2017”, an initiative by People Business in partnership with Economic Times aimed at identifying, recognising & rewarding organisations with “Great Manager” in India. Out of 113 companies that participated in the survey this year, Brigade was selected a...
The 10th Edition of Brigade Showcase
Chief Guest Mr. Farooque Shahab - Chief General Manager, Karnataka - SBI lighting the lamp at the inauguration of Brigade Showcase Brigade’s exclusive and popular property exhibition, ‘Brigade Showcase’ was held on 5th & 6th August 2017 across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai and Mangaluru. Brigade Showcase 2017, featur...
Independence Day Celebrations
The 70th Independence Day was celebrated with all gaiety, pomp & fair across Brigade projects. At Brigade Gateway, the event was graced by the Chief Guest Dr. C N Ashwathnarayan - MLA, Malleshwaram, and the Guest of Honour Mr. Manjunatha - Councillor, Subramanyanagar.
Brigade Annual General Meeting
The 22nd Annual General Meeting of Brigade Enterprises Limited was held on 21st September 2017 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel at Brigade Gateway. All the Directors of the company were present and they met and interacted with the shareholders.
Inauguration of VFS Visa Centre at Brigade IRV Centre
The 3,000 sq.ft. VFS Global Premium Visa Lounge at Brigade IRV Centre was inaugurated by UK Immigration Minister Mr. Brandon Lewis on 7th November 2017.
Inauguration of the Clubhouse at Brigade Cosmopolis and Brigade Meadows
The luxurious clubhouse at Brigade Cosmopolis was inaugurated by Mr M R Jaishankar, CMD- Brigade. The clubhouse features a top-of-the-line gymnasium, a rooftop swimming pool, a squash court, children’s play zone, jogger’s track and more. This was a proud moment for Brigade and the team behind the project. This joyous moment was spe...
Expression of Affection
It was a memorable day for Mr Ashish Khatawate, a Brigadier and artist from the Marketing team, who gifted a hand-sketched portrait of Mr M R Jaishankar, CMD, Brigade on the occasion of his birthday.
Emergence of Digital Workplace
Mr Jagan Mohan - Sr. VP HR, Brigade made a presentation at the D&B event on the emergence of digitisation in HR. His talk addressed how effectively HR can collaborate with small startups to enhance workforce environment. Mr Jagan Mohan spoke about the Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP): Accelerating innovation and focused on techn...
Brigade migrates to S4HANA
Brigade has become the first real estate developer in the country to migrate to S/4HANA in order to empower business users with real-time insights. Back in 2008, Brigade was the first real estate company to implement SAP and Salesforce. And this current deployment marks yet another industry first from Brigade with massively increased efficiency a...
Art at Brigade - Our Calendar theme for 2018
At Brigade, our professional ethos orbiting around Building Positive Experiences has led us to celebrate art in myriad forms in the living spaces and environs we craft for contemporary communities of today. Art is not just a physical element that adds to ambient aesthetics but also has a much deeper emotional bearing on those who are around it. Ove...
Sound Garden inaugurated at IME
The Indian Music Experience, India’s first hi-tech interactive music museum, supported by Brigade, opened its Sound Garden and Café on 29th July 2017. The Sound Garden was inaugurated by Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister and the Café was inaugurated by Shri Priyank Kharge - Karnataka State Minister for IT a...
Spotfix at Holiday Inn Express
The Brigade team and The Ugly Indian (TUI) came together for a social cause on 29th July 2017. Brigadiers along with the team of Holiday Inn Express, Race Course Road, beautified a part of Anand Rao Circle Flyover. Inspired by the picturesque destination, Kudremukh (Horse-face), the designs were executed beautifully by TUI, ensuring an ele...
Brigade’s efforts in turning Bengaluru cooler & greener
On 5th June - World Environment Day, Brigade invited customers and channel partners to participate in a tree planting event at Brigade Meadows. The occasion was graced by ace cricketers Mr Venkatesh Prasad & Mr Vijay Bharadwaj along with famed Tree Doctor - Mr Vijay Nishant, to promote community engagement. Mr Viswa Prathap Desu, Sr. Vice Pr...
GST Positive Towards Real Estate Sector
GST would bring a lot of transparency in the real estate sector and minimise unscrupulous transactions. GST will help in filling the overwhelming gaps currently existing under the supply chain management process. There will be many projects of developers which would require the transition from current tax laws onto GST. Builders are seeing a surge...
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
The “Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme” (CLSS) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) was announced by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The scheme envisages the vision of housing for all by the year 2022. Under this scheme, interest subsidy on purchase/construction/extension/improvement of house is provided to customers ...
Bengaluru-Mysuru electric train
The commissioner of railway safety (Southern circle) Mr. K A Manoharan inspected the electrified track between Mysuru & Bengaluru, setting the stage for introduction of electric trains between the two cities. After the CRS clearance, an electric train between Mysuru & Bengaluru will become a reality by either late December or early January....
Compost from Bengaluru’s wet waste brings relief to farmers
Under the initiative propelled by the Karnataka State Compost Development Corporation (KSCDC), over 600 tonnes of wet waste supplied by the citizens of Bengaluru was transformed into a whopping 4,306 tonnes of organic compost. This in turn was made available to the farmers at a subsidised cost. This will help them reap a better yield at comparative...
RERA revives home sector demand
The India growth story remains intact, which is a view that is shared by everyone. There is no real slowdown in consumption. The Government’s announcements for the infrastructure sector will give a major boost to employment and given the linkages with other sectors, higher Government spending will help a lot of industries. After the introd...
Eight-laning of Bengaluru-Mysuru highway
The government recently announced that the work on the much delayed, eight-landing of Bengaluru-Mysuru highway will commence in January. Public works minister Shri. HC Mahadevappa said Union minister of road transport and highways Shri. Nitin Gadkari had responded positively to the state’s request to expedite work. The project, which seeks ...
Top 5 Ways to Save Taxes Using Your Home Loan
Buying a home for the first time is one of the biggest milestones in a person’s life. Owning a home of your own gives you high returns and adds to your financial security. But apart from this, it can also help you take advantage of tax deductions. Here are five smart ways you can use your home loan to save taxes. 1. Tax deduction on home l...
5 ways to boost the Resale Value of your Apartment
The main reason why home buyers invest in real estate is because of the long-term benefits including the capital appreciation over a long time frame. Apart from monthly rental, it also provides you with the option of reselling your property for a higher value due to the appreciation in real estate prices. Here are the top ways to boost the resale v...
Best real estate investment options for NRIs
Buying a house in India is the best form of investment for NRIs. The booming Indian real estate market coupled with various cutting-edge digital platforms to view and explore the project before buying it, contribute a whole to lot to the investing process. Post RERA and GST, the Indian real estate sector had shaped up really well, making it the per...
Budget 2018: Housing for all Scheme
In the previous year, the real estate sector went through a series of massive reforms, each intended to enforce better regulations in the industry. First, the RERA Bill was introduced, which ensured transparency in the real estate sector, with developers made to disclose the timelines of the building process. The GST bill in real estate was another...
Seven Must-Read Books for Real Estate Investors
When it comes to investing in real estate, the one factor that either makes or breaks the deal is research. The more you read and educate yourself on the dos and don’ts of investment, the higher the probability of you making the right choice. With so many properties and burgeoning localities out there, finding the quintessential home for your...
Bringing Endless Global Opportunities At India’s First International Financial Services Centre
At a time when India is steering clear of the other countries in terms of growth, there’s never been a better time for businesses to realise greater business potential by taking their business global. And to be able to do that within the comfort of our country itself makes things even more exciting. India now joins the elite group of countrie...
9 best gardening tips for beginners
As the old saying goes – there are no gardening mistakes, only experiments! Gardening is like therapy for the soul, where you literally get back to the soothing roots of nature after a long day at work. From vibrant flowers to wholesome herbs, there are a plethora of plants you can choose from to make your little garden nothing less than a pi...
Governments contribution to setting India's Housing in order
There is no doubt that the Government of India is running the extra mile to set the nation’s housing in order. With the introduction of numerous bills and regulations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been keeping a close eye on the real estate sector with the prime motive of making properties affordable to all and keeping the sector clear of...
Brigade Homes - Easy to Buy, Easy to Occupy Carnival
Buying a house is on every family’s bucket list. The emotion of owning a property and working hand-in-hand with your family to convert it into a welcoming home is priceless. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced investor, the well-defined tax structure presented by the GST reform and the transparency in transactions will b...
Top 9 Budgeting & Financial planning apps for 2018
The world is as marvellous a place to explore, experience and cherish all the joys of life, as it is difficult and bound to certain key parameters that influence and impact our lives. One such important parameter, if not the most important, is money; and how well we manage our money often determines how good or bad a life we could be living. In ...
All You Need to Know About South Bangalore
Only a few cities in India have grown at such a breakneck pace as Bangalore. Rapidly appreciating property values and improved infrastructure have had a huge impact on the current real estate market in this city. With so many different options to choose from, first-time home buyers in Bangalore are often in a dilemma over which part of Bangalore th...
5 hacks to keep the corners of your home spick and span
Keeping your home clean is easy. All you need to do is adapt a routine and maintain it throughout the week. From making your bed and taking the trash out to cleaning the kitchen top before you hit the sack, we all know the drill. However, what about those stubborn corners of your house that are craving your attention? Read on for some effective hou...
5 DIY Interior Design Tips for a Beautiful Home
If your interiors have remained the same for years, it’s time to spruce up your space with some spectacular home decor ideas! Many people are wary of giving their home a makeover because it can be expensive and time-consuming. But with our easy DIY home decor ideas, all you need is a little creativity and time to make your home look beautiful...
Move to a greener part of the city.
It was only in 2015 when South Bangalore’s BTM Layout, a booming residential area popular for restaurants, office towers and highways was cited as India’s area with the most toxic air by the National Air Quality Index. 2015-16 released a report titled ‘Airpocalypse’ which was a detailed study of the quality of air in 168 cit...
Property shows, a great place to buy home?
Have you been on the lookout for the perfect home to invest in, but can’t seem to find the time for it? Searching for your dream home can be taxing and time-consuming. Mere researching, shortlisting and visiting each property you are considering can be exhausting. But what if you could completely sidestep this process and explore a number ...
Decongesting Bangalore: Why Devanahalli is a good alternative!
The emergence of Bangalore as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ has been much talked about. This city, known earlier for its cool weather and natural beauty, is today the biggest hub of the Indian IT industry as well as major governmental enterprises and startups of all hues. Vast employment avenues attracted numerous people to the city, wh...
Devanahalli—A travel destination worth exploring
Mention the word ‘Devanahalli’ to a resident of Bangalore and you are likely to get this reaction: “Isn’t it a rather distant location, on the way to the new airport?” To be fair to them, this town, located to the north of Bangalore along the highway to Hyderabad, only came into prominence, once the new Kempegowda Inte...
How Devanahalli is emerging as a major commercial hub of Bengaluru
The development of an airport spurts growth in its adjoining areas. This is especially true in the case of Devanahalli, a former suburb in the northern part of Bengaluru. This area is seeing the massive transformation into a major industrial and residential hub, thanks to the Kempegowda International Airport. Brigade Group looked into this as ...
How the journey of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is impacting Devanahalli’s growth
March 2017 saw the announcement by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) that the Kempegowda International Airport has been awarded the “Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia” by SKYTRAX. The SKYTRAX World Airport Award is the largest passenger satisfaction assessment and the most prestigious among all the surveys...
Suburbanization: Changing the face of Bangalore And why Devanahalli may have an answer
Over the years, a lot has been written about the phenomenon of urbanization in India, which refers to the large-scale migration of people from smaller towns and cities. The drivers for urbanization are well-known, such as greater employment opportunities in cities owing to the presence of manufacturing, government and service sector, desire for a b...
Why investing in a ‘Smart Township’ is the right decision?
If you are looking to buy a home or just interested in the real estate sector, it is unlikely that you would have missed one of the most eye-catching trends in recent years i.e. the emergence of township projects. In general, a township (or an integrated enclave) refers to a largely self-sustaining community, containing residential, commercial and ...
Come live life's little treasures at Brigade Woods
Home is where the heart is! This saying is particularly true if your home is in Brigade Woods – a brand new development brought to you by the prestigious name of Brigade. Located right in the posh neighbourhood of Whitefield, this project checks all the boxes when it comes to finding an ideal home that complements your urban lifestyle. Read o...
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It may seem strange that while the Indian economy is subdued, the Indian stock market indices are breaking records every other month;