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Transforming communities through better retail strategies
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Opening a new bricks-and-mortar shop has never been more challenging.


The surge in digital commerce, shifting consumer habits, and rising costs are reshaping the retail and leisure landscape. For brands aiming to grow, every location decision is crucial. That’s where our market knowledge comes in. We combine comprehensive data with local expertise to find locations where your brand won’t just survive but thrive.   

By aligning your strategy with local demographics and culture, we help you create destinations that attract customers, enhance brand value, and become an integral part of the community. Whether you’re a global brand or a developer, our advisors craft strategies designed for long-term success.    

What Sets Us Apart

Retail strategies grounded in real-world insights

Opening a new store involves more than just choosing the right location. Using real-time data, catchment analysis, and competitive insights, we help brands boost visibility, improve margins, and connect with local consumers in high streets, shopping centres, and lifestyle hubs.

Expert guidance for investors in a dynamic market

We assist investors, landlords, and developers with acquiring, leasing, and repositioning prime retail assets. With insights into tenant demand and market trends, we help clients adapt to ever-changing conditions and achieve sustainable returns.

Insights to stay ahead of the curve

Retail is constantly evolving. We monitor consumer behaviours, tenant strategies, and location trends across cities. By combining real-time data with our expertise, we help clients anticipate change and shape the future of retail.

Tailored solutions for your goals

Our retail specialists design strategies that address unique objectives, such as increasing footfall, maximising revenue, or optimising tenant mix. From high-street locations to mixed-use developments, we deliver targeted solutions to drive performance and maximise value.

Advisors with a retailer’s mindset

Retail success demands both creativity and expertise. With years of experience advising leading brands and landlords, our team brings entrepreneurial thinking to everything from lease negotiations to experiential design, delivering impactful results.

Places that connect and endure

We create retail destinations that resonate with their communities in cities like Delhi and Mumbai. By aligning strategy with local needs, we help occupiers and owners create spaces that add value, enhance social impact, and foster long-term resilience across diverse retail formats.

Investors

Investor Services



Capital Markets


Our capital markets team advises on retail property acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio transactions. We provide market insights on high streets, shopping centres, and mixed-use assets, helping investors identify opportunities aligned with consumer trends and rental growth potential in metro areas and tier-II/III cities.

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Agency Leasing


We represent property owners in leasing retail spaces, from high-street storefronts to anchor units in shopping centres. Our agency leasing specialists identify suitable tenants, negotiate lease terms, and optimise tenant mixes to enhance footfall and rental income. 

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Asset Services


Our asset services team manages retail assets with a focus on tenant satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation. We oversee maintenance, tenant coordination, and performance reporting to ensure properties operate at their best.

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Valuation & Advisory


We offer independent valuation & advisory services for retail assets, including high-street properties, shopping centres, and mixed-use developments. These valuations support investment decisions, financing, and portfolio management with robust, market-driven assessments.

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Project & Development Services


Our project & development Services team provides expertise in retail property development, including site feasibility, project management, and delivery oversight. We help developers turn retail concepts into reality, from lifestyle hubs to experiential retail spaces.

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Sustainability Services


We assist retail property owners and occupiers in implementing sustainability services that reduce energy costs, improve environmental performance, and align with ESG objectives. Our approach boosts asset value while meeting evolving regulatory and consumer expectations.

 

Occupier Services



Tenant Representation


Our tenant representation team supports retailers in finding the perfect locations through market analysis, entry strategy, site selection, and lease negotiations. We help brands secure spaces that increase visibility, engagement, and scalability across high streets, malls, and mixed-use developments.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


We provide supply chain & logistics advisory services to retail occupiers, helping them optimise their distribution networks, warehouse locations, and last-mile delivery strategies. Our methods reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

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Location & Labour Analytics


Our location & labour analytics team provides demographic analysis, catchment studies, and workforce data to inform location decisions. We help brands identify markets with strong consumer demand and operational viability.

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Project & Development Services


Our project & development team supports retail occupiers in designing, constructing, and renovating spaces that reflect their brand identity. From concept to completion, we manage every stage of the process, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and high-quality results.

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Facility Services


We deliver facility services to retail occupiers, managing day-to-day operations, maintenance, and vendor coordination. Our services ensure retail spaces are always operational, safe, and aligned with brand standards.

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Sustainability Services


We help retail occupiers adopt eco-friendly practices with energy-efficient designs, green certifications, waste management, and carbon reduction strategies. Our tailored solutions support your sustainability goals, boost brand reputation, and improve operational efficiency.

Team

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Milin Rohinesh

Executive Director - Head of Retail - India
Mumbai, India

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Gautam Saraf

Executive Managing Director, Mumbai, New Business & Retail
Mumbai, India

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer comprehensive retail real estate services, including tenant representation, site selection, lease negotiations, market analysis, and investment advisory. Our team combines local knowledge with data-driven insights to help brands and investors identify optimal locations across high streets, shopping malls, lifestyle hubs, and mixed-use developments in metros and tier-II/tier-III cities.

We help brands find strategic retail locations by analysing local catchments, consumer behaviour, and market competition. Our tenant representation services focus on identifying high-footfall locations, negotiating favourable lease terms, and ensuring spaces align with brand goals and growth ambitions.

Investing in retail properties requires analysing consumer demographics, rental trends, tenant mix, catchment strength, and infrastructure growth. We advise investors on acquisition opportunities, repositioning strategies, and portfolio optimisation. Our market intelligence helps investors make informed decisions that align with risk and return objectives. 

Our market intelligence tracks consumer spending, tourist footfall, and rental trends. For market entry, we provide strategies, site selection guidance, and feasibility studies. For tourist-driven retail, we identify high-visibility spaces near transport hubs, hotels, and cultural landmarks to maximise brand exposure and sales.

We help optimise store portfolios through performance reviews, location rationalisation, and advising on innovative formats. Our integrated approach combines tenant representation, facility management, and sustainability services to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences, creating destinations that drive footfall and engagement.

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