Microsoft India Invests ₹453 Crore in Pune's IT Hub Hinjewadi, Expands Footprint in India
Microsoft India has acquired a 16.4-acre land parcel in Pune's Hinjewadi for ₹453 crore, marking its second major land deal in the city in recent times.
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The recent land deal in Pune, registered in September 2024, involved the purchase of 66,450 square meters (approximately 16.4 acres) from Viva Highways Limited. This transaction was registered on September 5 and incurred a stamp duty of ₹27.18 crore and a registration fee of ₹30,000.
Microsoft had earlier bought a similar-sized land parcel of over 16 acres in Pune's Hinjewadi for ₹519.72 crore. With this deal, Microsoft has so far bought land parcels worth ₹972 crore in the last one month in Pune.
In recent years, Microsoft’s investments in India's commercial real estate sector have increased, spanning data centers, development centers, and flexible office spaces. The company's real estate deals in India include the acquisition of 10.89 lakh sq ft of commercial plot in Pune from Finolex Industries for ₹328.84 crore in 2022.
Earlier this year, Microsoft secured 48 acres of land in Hyderabad for ₹267 crore. India is emerging as a key market for tech expansion, with a strong talent pool and maturing infrastructure.
“India is the most exciting market for tech expansion right now, having a strong talent pool across the country and a maturing infrastructure for global tech giants. Demonstrating this trend, our data intelligence research on registered land transactions indicates that more and more tech-oriented global companies are expanding their presence in India for new office spaces, development centers, and data centers,
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Microsoft India invest in the land parcel in Pune's Hinjewadi?
Microsoft India invested ₹453 crore in the 16.4-acre land parcel in Pune's Hinjewadi.
What is the total value of land parcels bought by Microsoft in Pune in the last one month?
Microsoft has bought land parcels worth ₹972 crore in the last one month in Pune.
What is the size of the land parcel acquired by Microsoft in Hyderabad earlier this year?
Microsoft secured 48 acres of land in Hyderabad for ₹267 crore earlier this year.
How many land deals were sealed by real estate developers and entities in fiscal year 2023-24?
Approximately 101 separate land deals were sealed by real estate developers and entities in fiscal year 2023-24.
Which city clocked the most land deals in the top seven cities in FY-24?
NCR clocked 29 land deals for more than 313 acres in FY-24.
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