To expand their real estate holdings, Gautam Adani is said to be in advanced negotiations to purchase the Indian division of Dubai-based developer Emaar Group for an estimated enterprise value of $1.4 billion.

 

The Adani family and Emaar are believed to be negotiating the terms of a deal that might involve an unlisted Adani company contributing roughly $400 million in stock.

Earlier this year, Emaar was observed to be in talks with Adani and other Indian firms over the possible sale of a portion of Emaar India Ltd.

According to its website, Adani's real estate portfolio in India now consists of 24 million square feet of property and an additional 61 million under development. The acquisition of the Emaar company will expand this portfolio.

At an estimated Rs.360 billion, the Adani family's real estate company is said to have won the proposal to revamp one of Mumbai's biggest housing complexes.

One of the largest slums in the world, Dharavi in Mumbai, is being redeveloped by Adani. It served as the setting for the film Slumdog Millionaire.

In locations including New Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, Emaar India is building residential and commercial developments.

With this acquisition, Adani may be able to strengthen its position in the Indian real estate industry and enhance its current projects in Pune, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram.

 

As for Emaar, this acquisition is expected to offer a chance to return its attention to its core markets.  "Emaar may be able to maximize resources and capital for higher-growth regions by divesting its Indian operations," stated Ray Verma of Eden Realty.

Driven by Dubai's real estate boom, Emaar's income grew by 30 percent in 2024, with seven percent of its total revenue coming from overseas businesses.  Reducing exposure to India's changing real estate market and streamlining operations are two benefits of selling its Indian shareholding.

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A possible agreement between Emaar and Adani might be a turning point for both businesses.  Emaar can concentrate on its core markets while Adani can expand its real estate holdings, resulting in a win-win situation that could change how investors see both companies.