Tuscan Group Bangalore

18/05/2012

TUSCAN SIGNATURE @ HBR LAYOUT

16/04/2012

"Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life."

08/03/2012

15/02/2012

CEOs Diary IRFAN RAZACK,58,chairman and managing director of Prestige Group
Under-promise & over-deliver

Thats the philosophy of Razack,considered one of the five visionaries who changed the face of real estate in India.The man behind Forum Mall,UB City,and Prestige Golfshire,he is renowned for his uncanny instinct for opportunities.He shares a slice of his work life with us

DISCIPLINE IS MY MANTRA

I begin my day at 5.30 am with namaz.At around 6.30 am,I do some cardio and stretches at my home gym.I ensure that I do some form of exercise as it keeps me mentally and physically fit.At 9 am,I get ready and read the newspaper.9.30 am is breakfast time eggs and bread.On weekends,I indulge in dosa or idlis.I am at the office at 10 am.The morning is reserved for internal meetings.Every Tuesday and Wednesday,I go for site visits or to the architects office.I have a home-cooked lunch at 2 pm: Two chapatis,vegetable curry and fruit salad.From 3 pm to 7.30 pm,I meet visitors.I finish work at 8 pm unless I have meetings.I ensure that by that time,I have finished my work for the day.Once done,it helps me think clearly for the next day.Then its time for namaz.At 9 pm,I have my dinner,which is usually a light one - soup and vegetables.
Your life is all structured but being disciplined gives peace of mind.Discipline makes you more organised.At the end of the day,you have the satisfaction of completing what you have started.Whatever goals you set for yourself,whether it is for the day or the week,gets done.You cannot be disciplined all the time,but it is good to be so sometimes.

SOURCE IS IMPORTANT

I say namaz five times a day.It is a way of life.Whichever God you believe in or religion you follow,there is God.There is no doubt about it.We are not infinite.There is a start and stop button.We are here to do certain things.It is destiny.A labourer works hard but he really doesnt get what he deserves.Sitting in this plush office is my destiny.But there is divinity.Following a structured life gives you patience,controls your anger,you do not get provoked by people.Have a cleaner and peaceful life.You spread positive energy to people around you.

I LIKE GIVING STRESS

Stress is not in my vocabulary,though my business involves high stress.I like giving stress to others and not to myself.Sometimes you get angry and raise your voice etc,but then you need to show these emotions in an emphatic way to get your work done.For instance,when we presented the blueprint of UB City to Vijay Mallya,he did not like it.He showed us printouts of architecture in New York;we managed to capture his thought process.We convinced him that having offices in UB City will not work.We suggested luxury,food and beverages to be included along with corporate offices.We kept cinema out intentionally as it would not have blended well with the corporate atmosphere.While planning a structure,one needs to keep the location and the taste of the crowd in mind.

KEEP EXPECTATIONS LOW

I have always believed in the phrase under-promise and overdeliver and I practise this philosophy in every initiative.There are many people who will boast but at the end of the day you should be able to deliver what you have promised.When you cant deliver what you have promised,it leads to discontentment.At the end of the day,when I give a better deal or product,people are happy.Keep expectations low.For instance,while designing Forum Mall,we were nervous since it was a brand new concept for us.We were talking about multi-level parking,multiplex on the fourth floor.We were practical in our approach.We gave good rates to the tenants and they are doing well now.They are happy with us.

FOCAL POINT

The key to building lasting and trusting relationships with colleagues,clients and workers is to keep your commitment.You should mean what you say.Set an example to others.If I smoke,I cant tell others not to smoke.When you work hard,you automatically earn respect from others.


As told to Bhavya Thimmaiah



IRFAN RAZACK



Been in the business: For over two decades
Currently working on: 35 million sq ft projects
Accolades: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire 2010 by Builders Association Of India - Mysore Centre,CREDAI and Life Time Achievement Award by St Josephs Old Boys Association.
Greatest accomplishment:Keeping my clients,colleagues and family happy
Greatest passion: Creating new products all the time
Private pleasure: Bingeing on mud pie
Nobody knows I am: A reserved person by nature but still try and make people comfortable around me I have never been able to: play tennis
Id give anything to meet: Bill Gates.I would love to chat with a man who is the creator of so many products.

If I could change one thing about myself: I would love to have a few strands of hair on my head.Jokes apart,not to be too overpowering over others.

Favourite quote: If you cant do good,at least dont do bad.

07/02/2012

Bangalore has some beautiful sectors and one of them is a wonderful pocket called Jalahalli between NH 7 and NH 4, which is basically the Tumkur and Bellary highways.
Located in the northern quadrant of Bangalore, it is by far one of the greenest areas to live in right now. It is split into Jalahalli East and Jalahalli West. What connects the two areas is Gangamma Circle which also brings together Jalahalli Village and Cross.
Real estate is constantly under scrutiny here and a number of areas are being tapped for the opportunity they present.
Mahesh Khaitan, Head of Sattva Real Estate Solutions, Market Research Wing says, “Most of the available area in Jalahalli has been taken up by the Defence sector but there is increased importance being given to connectivity projects which will make Jalahalli even more accessible to the main City, thereby increasing its potential.”
The eastern part of Jalahalli was home to several industry majors such as the BEL, HMT, CMTI and other public sector units. A number of privately held industries also had their outlets located here. The Jalahalli East Air Force station finds a place between Gangamma Circle and MS Palya which further goes on to connect to Vidyaranyapura. Vijay Murugan, Manager, Residential Services, Jones Lang LaSalle India says, “The USP of Jalahalli has always been its natural ambience, its greenery, etc .
Geographically, more than 70 per cent of the land belongs to HMT factory and the defence set-up, which helped to retain the greenery for so long. Prices for homes are in the affordable segment range between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 40 lakh. Since Jalahalli is closer to the Peenya Industrial area, the majority takers will be of the blue collared profile.”
T M Sateesh, Managing Director, Hoysala Builders says, “When the HMT factory shut down, it sold the land of several units to private developers. Thanks to this, there are a number of properties that have come up in this area.” For the area, the tallest structure is probably by Tata Housing and will stand at 33 floors, he adds.
Jalahalli West is primarily a residential area. “One can enter the Jalahalli area via Cox Town and Banaswadi which is effectively around four-five km away. These are high-density areas with narrow roads leading to Jalahalli.
However, once you are there, you will find that the internal roads of Jalahalli are of good quality and amply wide. The standard of living here, explains Mahesh is rather nice, with large open spaces being available in between houses,” says Mahesh Khaitan.
From the commercial and retail aspect, Vijay explains, “Jalahalli Cross is the nearest commercial hub for the area and there is no organised retail or commercial buildings that have been constructed yet. Some brands did try constructing a commercial building near the HMT factory, however the response is to be ascertained.”
Infrastructure is rather good in the area with connectivity being worked on. Water availability at the ground level is great. Thanks to the arrival of the international airport, more attention is being paid to Jalahalli and its development.
Several apartment complexes of numerous brands are coming up in the surrounding pockets to make space for the floating population that seems to have come in. The hustle and bustle of the CBD area is yet to affect this part of town

07/02/2012

TUSCAN CEDAR @ Domlur:Flat - 1617 sq ft : Price - Rs.7000/sq ft
TUSCAN FLEUR @ Koramangala : Flat - 1515 sq ft : Price - 5500/sq ft
TUSCAN SHARIFA @ Shanthinagar : Flat - 1235 & 1305 sq ft : Price - 7500/sq ft

18/01/2012

INDIAN MARKET ATTRACTING NRI's

10/01/2012

Only one who devotes himself to a cause with is whole strength and soul can be a true master -- Albert Einstein