Designing A City

Bhartiya City Developers CEO Raghavan Govindan reveals his role in getting the 133-acre project underway.

- Sharon Masige

As the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India, it’s no wonder Bengaluru is home to Bhartiya City, one of the latest smart cities to be built in the country. The 133-acre integrated development has been dubbed the City of Joy and, once complete, will offer a suite of amenities to keep residents entertained for years to come.

Bhartiya City will include two residential buildings – Nikoo I and II – with apartments to accommodate families of all sizes, featuring elegant Italian kitchens, cinema pods and balconies. The city will also include the Bhartiya City Centre, The Leela hotel, the Bhartiya Centre of Information Technology, a hospital, office districts, a Cineplex, and open outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.

The buildings are already in high demand, with Nikoo I nearly complete and the IT building completely leased with around 80 per cent occupancy. Nikoo II and The Leela hotel are currently under construction, with most of the residences surrounding The Leela already sold. 

The company behind the development, Bhartiya City Developers, is a subsidiary of Bhartiya Group’s real estate division Bhartiya Urban Infrastructure. The CEO of Bhartiya City Developers Raghavan Govindan says he was delighted to see the project finally come together. As an avid marathoner and golfer, Raghavan’s strategies are always thoroughly planned to meet his vision. “We have developed a city from the ground up to a point where it is clearly visible that we are executing our dreams,” he tells The CEO Magazine. “We are creating a city that is different from anything else.”