Mantri Developers Launch India’s Largest Mall

Mantri Square, designed to global benchmarks offers a confluence of the most sought after retail brands, largest F&B in a shopping expanse spread over 1.7 Million sq. ft.

Mumbai, Monday, March 15, 2010: Mantri Developers today announced the opening of Mantri Square – the largest mall in India. Mantri Square will be inaugurated tomorrow by Shree B S Yeddyurappa, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka. Mantri Square is spread over 1.7 Million sq. ft. and is located at No. 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore. Mantri Square will change the retail landscape in the city and redefine benchmarks. The Mall, having 252 retail outlets (including 39 F&B outlets) offering over 10,000 brands, will create a shopping experience unmatched in the country.

Made with an investment of over Rs. 500 crores, Mantri Square will also generate direct employment for over 4,600 people.

Several distinct aspects of the mall makes it an unique landmark and making it a shopping centre built on global standards, as Mr. Sushil Mantri CMD, Mantri Developers said, “It has been our endeavour to create a unique proposition with the best brands in the choicest of shopping environs. Mantri Square will undoubtedly be the most sought after destination amongst discerning shoppers and for brands of repute as well. The sheer scale of offerings at the mall came only second to the detailing that has gone into ensuring a world class shopping, leisure and entertainment desitnation”

Mantri Square has been created after making in depth study of many successful Malls in the world. International Architects were involved in creation of this master piece. The car park has a capacity for 1,800 four wheelers and 550 two wheelers. Mantri Square has imbibed the international practice of zoning for retailers, where similar product categories are sectioned together for shoppers’ convenience. The focus has been to create an international style ambience. Some of the features to enhance shopper comfort are designing of wide corridors (some almost 40 feet wide) allows the shoppers to move comfortably even at peak shopping hours.

Mantri Square will cater not just to the upcoming residential complexes in and around Malleswaram but also fill the void of a North and West Bangalore residents for a great shopping, dining and entertainment options. The mall will function seven – days a week from 10 am to 9:30 pm for retail outlets and upto 11:30 pm for F&B outlets presenting flexibility of time to indulge in a plush ambience.

Confluence of the best Brands:

The consumer is spoilt for choice with over 250 stores to choose from across categories catering to various needs. The mall has six anchor stores – Spar hypermarket, with its largest outlet in India, at 90,000sft, 5 departmental stores – Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Pantaloon, Reliance Trends and Marks & Spence, 6-screen INOX multiplex with a seating capacity of 1497 seats.. Mantri Square also boasts of a 12 lane Amoeba bowling alley with a gaming centre.

Many firsts at Mantri Square

Apart from being India’s largest mall, Mantri Square has many firsts to its credit. Mantri square will have India’s first Taco bell, the leading Mexican inspired QSR chain from Yum! International. Inox will launch its first premium lounge with recliners in India at Mantri Square with 71 seats. OVS from Italy will open its first store in April this year. Mantri Square has many other national brands opening their first outlet in Bangalore here – Tissot, Alcott, Sunglass Hut, Boggi, Kalanjali and Early Learning Centre amongst others.

Wholesome leisure time, with endless snack and dining options

The widest retail options at Mantri Square will be complimented with flavours from national and internationally acclaimed kitchens. The mall will have the largest food court and dining area in Bangalore. The mall has 39 F&B outlets. The food court which is 1 lakh sq ft and can accommodate over 1,000 people, offers choices in Oriental ,North Indian, South India, pizza, snacks, chaats, juices and many other cuisines.

Impetus on Local Retail brands

A large number of local traditional retail brands too would also have their outlets at Mantri Square. These include brands such as Vijaylakshmi Sarees, Fazals, Vastrra, Soch, Davanam Jewellers amongst others. Thus the Mantri Square has a wonderful confluence of both international and local retail brands.

Technology at the core, shopper’s safety at the fore

The Mantri Square also endeavours to adhere to the most stringent standards of hygiene and quality. Initiatives include installation of state of the art equipments, medical screening of all employees before recruitment and frequent quality checks.

Security and safety have become critical components in today’s public places. Security strength outsourced personnel backed by smart technology through close circuit camera televisions will cover every part of the mall. The Mall has exit staircases during emergencies providing easy access and exit to all. Escalators and elevators throughout the shopping area will provide free and unobstructed movement for the shoppers.

The Mantri Square has applied global standards of mall management beginning with astute planning, right tenant mix, synergistic placement, food and entertainment options to establish a new standard in mall development and international level property management.

About Mantri Developers:

Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd. is a leading developer of world class homes, IT Parks and Educational Institutions. Mr. Sushil Mantri founded Mantri Developers in Bangalore in the year 1999. In just 10 years, the company has delivered over 5,000 homes and built 18 Projects. Today, Mantri Developers has to its credit over 1 Crore square feet of constructed area, over 25,000 satisfied residents and over one crore square feet under construction. Mantri Developers has a track record of delivering 1.4 homes per day since inception. These homes were delivered On Time Every Time.

Mantri Developers’ vision is based on the values of Punctuality, Quality, Reliability, Speed, and Transparency (PQRST). The company plans to focus on the residential sector, retail, hospitality, IT Parks and educational institutions in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.

The company’s success has been based on a consumer centric approach with six key differentiators: On time delivery, Highest Carpet Area, Home Care, Creating Communities, Award Winning Landscapes and Attention to Detail.

Recently, Mantri Altius in Bangalore was awarded the best residential property in India, an honour by a distinguished panel of judges from CRISIL and CNBC. Recently, Mantri Developers has been awarded “Best Builder 2009” by the Karnataka Government.

Mantri Developers has become one of the first real estate companies in the world to receive the International Management Certifications for its commitments towards international standard in four categories of product quality, environmental management, safety and occupational hazard of its employees and associates and Social accountability. Germany based TUV Nord has certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & SA8000 certifications in recognition to Mantri Developers’ international standards.