What Ambience Group does

Ambience Group is a privately held, family-owned premium real estate developer established in 1986 and headquartered in New Delhi with operations centered on Delhi-NCR (Gurugram, Delhi, Noida). The company develops and operates integrated mixed-use townships and standalone projects spanning residential (Ambience Caitriona, Creacions, Tiverton, Lagoon), commercial office (Corporate Towers I, II, III), retail malls (Gurugram, Vasant Kunj, Rohini), hospitality (The Leela Ambience hotels in Gurugram and Delhi), K-12 education (Ambience Public Schools), and recreational facilities (Ambience Greens golf course). The flagship integrated platform, Ambience Island, is a 135-acre mixed-use development at the zero-km mark from the Delhi border on NH-8, Gurugram, that combines high-rise residences, India's largest integrated shopping mall (1.67 million sq ft), 5-star hotels under The Leela brand, premium office towers, and a 9-hole executive golf course on a single contiguous land parcel.

The company monetizes across five primary streams: (1) one-time luxury residential sales via direct sales teams targeting HNI buyers; (2) recurring commercial office leasing at disclosed rates of INR 150 per sq ft per month across Corporate Towers; (3) recurring retail mall leasing to over 300 premium brands (Ambience Mall Gurugram alone), with a tenant mix skewed 80% toward international brands for experience-led retail positioning; (4) recurring hospitality revenue from the two 5-star Leela-branded hotels totaling 802 rooms plus 90 serviced apartments, managed in a long-term strategic partnership with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts; and (5) recurring tuition from CBSE-affiliated schools and golf membership fees. Distribution is direct-to-tenant across all segments with no third-party brokerage intermediation. The GTM motion combines targeted sales to enterprise tenants and HNI buyers with experiential consumer marketing at malls via flagship community events like 'We Love Summer.'

Ownership is concentrated in the Gehlot family: founder Mr. Raj Singh Gehlot (a chartered accountant who built the business from 1986) serves as Chairman & Managing Director, with his sons Mr. Aman Gehlot and Mr. Arjun Gehlot serving as Directors. No external private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment is evidenced in source material. The company faced and cleared a multi-year regulatory challenge when the Supreme Court of India set aside a 2020 Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment directing a CBI probe into the Ambience Mall and adjacent hotel construction, restoring development approvals and upholding the project's regulatory legitimacy.

Name

Ambience Group

Legal name

Ambience Group

Website

https://ambiencegroup.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ambience Group is a privately held, family-owned Delhi-NCR premium real estate developer founded in 1986, operating integrated mixed-use townships across residential, commercial office, retail mall, hospitality (Leela-branded hotels), K-12 education, and golf verticals at prime NH-8 and South Delhi locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Development

NAICS

Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Executive & VIP Corporate Housing (THAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Commercial office leasing
• Shopping mall operations
• Integrated township development
• Hospitality and hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: Sale of luxury residential apartments and penthouses across projects including Ambience Caitriona, Ambience Creacions, Ambience Tiverton, and Ambience Lagoon. Revenue is generated through one-time property sales to end buyers.
2. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Leasing of office spaces including Ambience Corporate Tower I, II, and III with rental rates of approximately INR 150 per sq ft per month. Leasable area includes 1,067,957.31 sq ft for Tower II and 400,000-600,000 sq ft available in Tower III.
3. Mall Retail Leasing: Leasing of retail space within Ambience Malls across Gurugram (1.67 million sq ft), Vasant Kunj (1.2 million sq ft), and Rohini (360,000 sq ft). Revenue generated from rent paid by retail tenants.
4. Hospitality Operations: Operation of two 5-star deluxe hotels: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences (322 rooms) and The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi (480 rooms), including 90 fully serviced apartments in Gurugram.
5. Education Services: Operation of Ambience Public School in Delhi and Ambience Public School in Gurugram, providing CBSE-affiliated education services.
6. Golf Course Memberships: Ambience Greens executive 9-hole par 3 golf course offering individual and corporate membership packages with preferential access and F&B discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ambience Group develops, sells, leases, and operates premium real estate across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, education, and recreational categories in Delhi-NCR. Core sellable assets include ultra-luxury residential condominiums (Caitriona, Creacions, Tiverton, Lagoon), Grade-A commercial office towers (Corporate Tower I, II, III), three integrated shopping malls (Gurugram, Vasant Kunj, Rohini), two 5-star hotels operated under The Leela brand, two CBSE schools, and an executive golf course.

Product overview

Ambience Group is a premium real estate developer established in 1986, offering a diversified portfolio of integrated townships and standalone properties across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and education sectors in Delhi-NCR and select other locations. The product portfolio includes: residential offerings (Ambience Caitriona, Ambience Creacions, Ambience Tiverton, Ambience Lagoon) ranging from ultra-luxury condominiums to premium apartments; commercial properties (Ambience Corporate Towers I, II, and III) providing office spaces; retail destinations (Ambience Malls in Gurugram, Vasant Kunj, and Rohini); hospitality establishments (The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residencies and The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi); educational institutions (Ambience Public Schools in Delhi and Gurugram); and recreational facilities (Ambience Greens golf course). The company operates primarily through in-house development capabilities with projects spanning Delhi NCR, Sonipat, Noida, and Udaipur.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambience Caitriona Ultra-luxury 4/5 BHK condominiums and penthouses located in Sector 24, Gurgaon, featuring high-end home appliances, central air-conditioning, 3-tier international standard security with CCTV, and proximity to The Leela Ambience Hotel and Ambience Mall.
• Ambience Creacions 15-acre luxury residential development in Sector 22, Gurugram featuring 3 and 4 BHK apartments and duplex/triplex penthouses, with air-conditioned units, fully furnished kitchens, swimming pool, gym, basketball court, and 3-tier security.
• Ambience Tiverton Ultra-luxurious 3, 4 and 5 BHK apartments and penthouses on a 3.5-acre site in Sector 50, Noida, with air-conditioned condominiums, proximity to Noida Golf Course, and walking distance to Noida Sector-34 Metro Station.
• Ambience Lagoon Exclusive 343 residential apartments across 11 acres with 15 towers in Sector 24, Gurgaon, featuring Italian marble flooring, complete woodwork, and ready-to-live-in condominium finishes across living rooms, bedrooms, and functional spaces.
• Ambience Corporate Tower I Premium office space at NH-8, Sector-24, Gurugram with private windowed offices, abundant onsite parking, and proximity to Cybercity Rapid Metro Station.
• Ambience Corporate Tower II Commercial office tower with 1,067,957.31 sq ft leasable area, Stilt + 12 floors, overlooking 9-hole golf greens, with 100% power backup, large floor plates, and seismic Zone V compliance.
• Ambience Corporate Tower III Commercial real estate project spanning 11 acres with 3.2 million sq ft total building area and 400,000-600,000 sq ft of available office space, offered as warm-shell premises with basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems at rental rates of approximately INR 150 per sq ft per month.
• Ambience Mall Gurugram India's largest integrated shopping mall with 1.67 million sq ft leasable area and 1.8 million sq ft total area, featuring over 300 premium shops, 50,000 sq ft food court, and approximately 80% international brand mix, located at NH-8, Ambience Island, Gurugram at the zero km mark from Delhi.
• Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj Premium retail destination in South Delhi with 1.2 million sq ft leasable area located at 2, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, featuring Director's Cut entertainment by PVR and a curated mix of premium international and domestic brands.
• Ambience Mall Rohini 360,000 sq ft shopping destination at Swarn Jayanti Park, Sector 10, Rohini, Delhi, offering premium international and national brands in an experience-driven retail environment.
• The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residencies 5-star deluxe hotel with 322 rooms and 90 fully serviced apartments located at NH-8, Sector-24, Gurugram, featuring 5 restaurants, spa, skydeck, ballroom, and proximity to Cyber City Metro Station, operated under The Leela brand.
• The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi 480-room 5-star deluxe hotel and convention centre located at Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi, featuring meeting rooms, wellness facilities, swimming pool, banquet hall, and multiple restaurants, operated under The Leela brand.
• Ambience Public School Delhi CBSE-affiliated school at A-1, Safdurjung Enclave, New Delhi, offering K-12 education with computer lab, mathematics lab, science laboratories, music room, smart classes, auditorium, library, and sports facilities.
• Ambience Public School Gurugram 5-acre world-class educational campus in Sector 43, Gurugram offering CBSE curriculum for students aged 2-18 years, with robotics lab, theater room, cafeteria, smart classes, library, sports facilities, music room, and art room.
• Ambience Greens Executive 9-hole par-3 golf course at Ambience Caitriona Island, NH-8, Gurgaon, designed by Hawaiian firm Nelson and Haworth, featuring top-of-line lighting for evening play, clubhouse, pro shop, and individual and corporate membership packages with preferential access and F&B discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 registrations for 'We Love Summer 2026' flagship summer camp event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & ResidencesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2026Collaborative hosting of 'We Love Summer 2026' flagship summer camp at Ambience Malls, featuring curated cookery experiences for children under expert guidance. The partnership demonstrates community-focused experiential marketing initiatives targeting urban families.
• TIRA (Reliance Retail)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026TIRA, Reliance Retail's omnichannel beauty platform, opened its first Gurugram store at Ambience Mall featuring an immersive experience-led retail format with interactive zones and personalized consultations. This aligns with Ambience's focus on experience-driven retail environments.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for branding and operating luxury 5-star deluxe hotels. The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences (322 rooms with 90 serviced apartments) and The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi (480 rooms) operate under The Leela brand. Ambience Group provides the real estate assets while The Leela manages hotel operations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Mills Limited: India's leading mall operator and mixed-use developer with marquee retail destinations (High Street Phoenix, Phoenix MarketCity) plus commercial office and hospitality assets. Closest comparable in premium mall-led mixed-use strategy.
• Prestige Group: Large Indian developer operating integrated townships, residential, commercial, retail malls, and hospitality across multiple cities. Similar full-stack integrated developer model with emphasis on luxury and mixed-use products.
• Brigade Group: South Indian integrated developer with residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality (including hotel partnerships). Comparable diversified developer with similar asset class breadth though South India-centric.
• Oberoi Realty: Premium Indian real estate developer with luxury residential, commercial offices, and hotel partnerships (Trident Hotels) across Mumbai. Comparable in luxury positioning, mixed-use model, and hotel partner strategy, though Mumbai-focused.
• Ansals API: Historic Delhi-NCR based real estate developer with integrated townships, residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Comparable regional developer with similar Delhi-NCR focus and integrated product mix.

Others

• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts: Ambience Group's hospitality partner that operates The Leela-branded hotels within Ambience properties. Strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but highly comparable in luxury hospitality product offering in India.

Emerging players

• Bharti Realty: Delhi-NCR focused developer of premium commercial and mixed-use projects including Worldmark and Aerocity developments. Comparable in NCR-focused premium commercial and mixed-use positioning.
• Emaar India: Subsidiary of Emaar Properties (UAE) developing premium residential and commercial projects in India including Delhi-NCR. Comparable in luxury residential and integrated community development approach.
• Godrej Properties: Listed Indian residential developer with growing commercial and mixed-use portfolio across major cities. Comparable in premium residential product though less developed on hospitality and retail leasing verticals.

Broad incumbents

• DLF Limited: India's largest listed real estate developer with residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality (through hotel joint ventures) operations across major cities including Delhi-NCR. Most directly comparable integrated developer in scale and product mix, though much larger and publicly listed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ambiencemalls
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ambiencegroup2618
• Facebookfacebook.com/ambiencemallgurgaon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambiencegroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/ambiencegroup_in

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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