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Times Group
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1985
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Times Group is a privately held real estate development company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, that has been designing, building, and operating residential and commercial communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1985. The company delivers an integrated stack of services — land development, construction, property management, and rental leasing — under a single operating entity, and reports 50+ communities built, approximately 8,000 residential units delivered, 10,000+ units currently under development, and zero project cancellations across its four-decade operating history.

Its active product portfolio spans four named sub-brands and asset types: The Chatsworth (a mid-rise boutique condominium in Lawrence Park, Toronto, now selling), Akoya (a high-rise zen-inspired rental community in Midtown Toronto, now leasing), Skylands (low-rise family-sized townhomes in Richmond Hill, now selling), and The Ashton (a high-rise rental community coming soon to Oakville). The company serves two customer segments — residential buyers and renters (primary), and commercial tenants (secondary) — and monetizes through one-time unit sales of condominiums and townhomes plus recurring rental income and property management fees on owned and operated rental assets. Distribution is direct: own sales platforms, model homes, and property-specific websites (thechatsworth.ca, akoyaliving.ca, theashton.ca, liveatskylands.ca) with no third-party brokerage disclosed.

Note on data scope: a substantial portion of the source material (awards, partnerships, management bios, the $1.78B RCB acquisition, the India Pickleball League) pertains to the Indian Times Group media conglomerate (Bennett Coleman & Co.), which is a legally and operationally separate entity from the Canadian Times Group real estate developer. This analysis treats the Canadian real estate firm as the subject company per the firmographics, and references the Indian entity only where directly relevant for context.

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Times Group is a privately held Canadian real estate developer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company develops, constructs, manages, and leases residential and commercial communities across the Greater Toronto Area, with 50+ communities and over 8,000 units built to date.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersMarkham, Canada
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Markham
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
residential real estate development, condominium development, townhome communities, rental property management, commercial property construction
Industry2 codes
1Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes)
CodeIMAFABABPrimaryYes
2Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities)
CodeIMAFABALPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • New Housing For-Sale Builders236117
  • Residential Building Construction23611
  • Residential Property Managers531311
SIC code3 codes
  • Operators Of Apartment Buildings6513
  • Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries)6552
  • Real Estate6500
Product category
Residential Real Estate Development
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Real Estate Development and Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Times Group develops residential and commercial properties across the Greater Toronto Area and generates revenue through the sale of condominiums and townhomes to end buyers.

timesgroup.ca
2Rental Income
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

The company operates rental communities (mid-rise and high-rise), generating recurring rental income from tenants.

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3Construction Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

Provides construction services for their own developments, ensuring quality and attention to detail across projects.

timesgroup.ca
4Property Management
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Manages residential communities, providing ongoing property management services to residents.

timesgroup.ca
5Sports League Operations
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Times Group launched India's first officially sanctioned national pickleball league (IPBL) in partnership with the Indian Pickleball Association, positioning pickleball as a major sport in India after cricket.

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Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Residential real estate sales and rentals
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Pricing not publicly disclosed - quote-based for residential units

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1The Chatsworth
Description

Boutique condominiums in Lawrence Park, Toronto

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Core offering1 text field

Times Group develops, builds, and operates residential and commercial real estate in the Greater Toronto Area, with a portfolio that includes boutique mid-rise condominiums (The Chatsworth), high-rise rental communities (Akoya, The Ashton), and family-sized townhomes (Skylands). The company offers an integrated stack of in-house services covering land development, construction, property management, and rental leasing across its communities.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Zero project cancellations demonstrates delivery reliability
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Times Group operates as a diversified media and real estate conglomerate. In Canada, it functions as a real estate development company offering development, construction, property management, and rental services across the Greater Toronto Area. Its portfolio includes residential communities: The Chatsworth (mid-rise condominium in Lawrence Park), Akoya (high-rise rental in Midtown Toronto), Skylands (townhomes in Richmond Hill), and The Ashton (rental community in Oakville). In India, Times Group is a major media conglomerate operating television channels including Times Now and ET NOW, digital platforms, events such as Times Now Summit and ET NOW Global Business Summit, education initiatives through Bennett University and TimesPro, and sports investments including IPL franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, plus the newly launched India Pickleball League.

Product and service8 records
1The Chatsworth
CategoryResidential condominium development
Description

Boutique mid-rise condominium development in Lawrence Park, Toronto, offering boutique-style condominium living in an established Toronto neighborhood. Targeted at individual homebuyers seeking a condominium residence.

2Akoya
CategoryResidential rental community
Description

Zen-inspired high-rise rental community in Midtown Toronto providing modern rental living with zen-inspired design elements. Targeted at individual renters seeking amenitized apartment living.

3Skylands
CategoryResidential townhome development
Description

Family-sized low-rise townhome community in Richmond Hill designed for families seeking spacious ground-oriented living. Targeted at individual and family homebuyers in the GTA.

4The Ashton
CategoryResidential rental community
Description

Upcoming high-rise rental community in Oakville offering rental living in a developing GTA node. Targeted at individual renters seeking newer purpose-built rental product.

5Development Services
CategoryReal estate development services
Description

End-to-end residential and commercial real estate development services across the Greater Toronto Area, covering land acquisition, planning, design, and project delivery for the company's own portfolio. Targeted at internal projects and integrated community development.

6Construction Services
CategoryConstruction services
Description

In-house construction services delivered for the company's own developments with emphasis on quality, attention to detail, and partnership with top industry talent. Targeted at the company's integrated development projects.

7Property Management Services
CategoryProperty management services
Description

Ongoing property management services for Times Group's residential communities, providing residents with professionally managed buildings. Targeted at owners and tenants within the company's communities.

8Rental Services
CategoryRental and leasing services
Description

Rental management and leasing services for the company's high-rise rental communities (Akoya, The Ashton). Targeted at individual renters in the GTA.

Scale indicator7 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-11-22
Description

Times Group partnered with the Indian Pickleball Association to launch India's first officially sanctioned national pickleball league (IPBL). Season one was scheduled to take place in New Delhi, with the aim of making pickleball India's biggest sport after cricket.

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the largest GTA-focused condominium developers, building high- and mid-rise residential projects. Directly comparable to Times Group's condo and rental development business in the same Toronto-area market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Toronto-based developer of residential condominiums, rentals, and commercial properties. Closely comparable to Times Group's integrated development, construction, and property management model in the GTA.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Canada's largest privately owned homebuilder, active across the GTA in single-family, townhome, and condominium developments. Comparable as a GTA for-sale residential developer at a much larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

GTA-focused residential developer building condos, townhomes, and rental communities. Directly comparable in product mix and geography, including integrated rental and for-sale portfolios.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Toronto-area developer of condominiums and townhomes. Comparable to Times Group's mid-rise condo and low-rise townhome offerings across the GTA.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Ottawa- and GTA-based developer of condominiums, rentals, and single-family homes with in-house property management. Comparable integrated model and multi-product strategy.

TypeDirect peer
Description

GTA-focused condominium and rental developer with projects across Toronto, Mississauga, and Oakville. Comparable on condo-for-sale and high-rise rental exposure in overlapping submarkets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Toronto-based residential developer focused on high-rise and mid-rise condominiums. Comparable product type and GTA geography, though operating at a different project scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major North American homebuilder with GTA land development and homebuilding operations. Comparable on townhome and master-planned community development at a significantly larger scale.

TypeOthers
Description

Canadian real estate private equity firm with exposure to GTA residential development partnerships and rental investments. Comparable as a capital and partnership counterparty in the GTA residential ecosystem rather than a direct builder.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

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Number of profiles
Profiles2 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Times Group

Residential Real Estate Developmenttimesgroupcorp.com

Times Group is a privately held Canadian real estate developer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company develops, constructs, manages, and leases residential and commercial communities across the Greater Toronto Area, with 50+ communities and over 8,000 units built to date.

What Times Group does

Times Group is a privately held real estate development company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, that has been designing, building, and operating residential and commercial communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1985. The company delivers an integrated stack of services — land development, construction, property management, and rental leasing — under a single operating entity, and reports 50+ communities built, approximately 8,000 residential units delivered, 10,000+ units currently under development, and zero project cancellations across its four-decade operating history.

Its active product portfolio spans four named sub-brands and asset types: The Chatsworth (a mid-rise boutique condominium in Lawrence Park, Toronto, now selling), Akoya (a high-rise zen-inspired rental community in Midtown Toronto, now leasing), Skylands (low-rise family-sized townhomes in Richmond Hill, now selling), and The Ashton (a high-rise rental community coming soon to Oakville). The company serves two customer segments — residential buyers and renters (primary), and commercial tenants (secondary) — and monetizes through one-time unit sales of condominiums and townhomes plus recurring rental income and property management fees on owned and operated rental assets. Distribution is direct: own sales platforms, model homes, and property-specific websites (thechatsworth.ca, akoyaliving.ca, theashton.ca, liveatskylands.ca) with no third-party brokerage disclosed.

Note on data scope: a substantial portion of the source material (awards, partnerships, management bios, the $1.78B RCB acquisition, the India Pickleball League) pertains to the Indian Times Group media conglomerate (Bennett Coleman & Co.), which is a legally and operationally separate entity from the Canadian Times Group real estate developer. This analysis treats the Canadian real estate firm as the subject company per the firmographics, and references the Indian entity only where directly relevant for context.

Times Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Times Group
Legal name
Times Group
Website
https://timesgroupcorp.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1985
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Times Group is a privately held Canadian real estate developer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company develops, constructs, manages, and leases residential and commercial communities across the Greater Toronto Area, with 50+ communities and over 8,000 units built to date.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Times Group industry classification

Industry
Product category
Residential Real Estate Development
NAICS
New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611), Residential Property Managers (531311)
SIC
Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate (6500)
akta.pro primary industry
Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

  • Residential real estate development
  • Condominium development
  • Townhome communities
  • Rental property management
  • Commercial property construction

Where Times Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Markham
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Times Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Times Group develops residential and commercial properties across the Greater Toronto Area and generates revenue through the sale of condominiums and townhomes to end buyers.
  2. Rental Income: The company operates rental communities (mid-rise and high-rise), generating recurring rental income from tenants.
  3. Construction Services: Provides construction services for their own developments, ensuring quality and attention to detail across projects.
  4. Property Management: Manages residential communities, providing ongoing property management services to residents.
  5. Sports League Operations: Times Group launched India's first officially sanctioned national pickleball league (IPBL) in partnership with the Indian Pickleball Association, positioning pickleball as a major sport in India after cricket.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractResidential real estate sales and rentals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Times Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Times Group develops, builds, and operates residential and commercial real estate in the Greater Toronto Area, with a portfolio that includes boutique mid-rise condominiums (The Chatsworth), high-rise rental communities (Akoya, The Ashton), and family-sized townhomes (Skylands). The company offers an integrated stack of in-house services covering land development, construction, property management, and rental leasing across its communities.

Product overview

Times Group operates as a diversified media and real estate conglomerate. In Canada, it functions as a real estate development company offering development, construction, property management, and rental services across the Greater Toronto Area. Its portfolio includes residential communities: The Chatsworth (mid-rise condominium in Lawrence Park), Akoya (high-rise rental in Midtown Toronto), Skylands (townhomes in Richmond Hill), and The Ashton (rental community in Oakville). In India, Times Group is a major media conglomerate operating television channels including Times Now and ET NOW, digital platforms, events such as Times Now Summit and ET NOW Global Business Summit, education initiatives through Bennett University and TimesPro, and sports investments including IPL franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, plus the newly launched India Pickleball League.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • The Chatsworth: Boutique condominiums in Lawrence Park, Toronto
  • Akoya
  • Skylands
  • The Ashton

Products and services

  • The Chatsworth Boutique mid-rise condominium development in Lawrence Park, Toronto, offering boutique-style condominium living in an established Toronto neighborhood. Targeted at individual homebuyers seeking a condominium residence.
  • Akoya Zen-inspired high-rise rental community in Midtown Toronto providing modern rental living with zen-inspired design elements. Targeted at individual renters seeking amenitized apartment living.
  • Skylands Family-sized low-rise townhome community in Richmond Hill designed for families seeking spacious ground-oriented living. Targeted at individual and family homebuyers in the GTA.
  • The Ashton Upcoming high-rise rental community in Oakville offering rental living in a developing GTA node. Targeted at individual renters seeking newer purpose-built rental product.
  • Development Services End-to-end residential and commercial real estate development services across the Greater Toronto Area, covering land acquisition, planning, design, and project delivery for the company's own portfolio. Targeted at internal projects and integrated community development.
  • Construction Services In-house construction services delivered for the company's own developments with emphasis on quality, attention to detail, and partnership with top industry talent. Targeted at the company's integrated development projects.
  • Property Management Services Ongoing property management services for Times Group's residential communities, providing residents with professionally managed buildings. Targeted at owners and tenants within the company's communities.
  • Rental Services Rental management and leasing services for the company's high-rise rental communities (Akoya, The Ashton). Targeted at individual renters in the GTA.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Zero project cancellations demonstrates delivery reliability
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Times Group

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Times Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Times Group partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Indian Pickleball AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025Times Group partnered with the Indian Pickleball Association to launch India's first officially sanctioned national pickleball league (IPBL). Season one was scheduled to take place in New Delhi, with the aim of making pickleball India's biggest sport after cricket.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Times Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Tridel: One of the largest GTA-focused condominium developers, building high- and mid-rise residential projects. Directly comparable to Times Group's condo and rental development business in the same Toronto-area market.
  • Menkes Developments: Toronto-based developer of residential condominiums, rentals, and commercial properties. Closely comparable to Times Group's integrated development, construction, and property management model in the GTA.
  • Daniels Corporation: GTA-focused residential developer building condos, townhomes, and rental communities. Directly comparable in product mix and geography, including integrated rental and for-sale portfolios.
  • Tribute Communities: Toronto-area developer of condominiums and townhomes. Comparable to Times Group's mid-rise condo and low-rise townhome offerings across the GTA.
  • Minto Group: Ottawa- and GTA-based developer of condominiums, rentals, and single-family homes with in-house property management. Comparable integrated model and multi-product strategy.
  • Pemberton Group: GTA-focused condominium and rental developer with projects across Toronto, Mississauga, and Oakville. Comparable on condo-for-sale and high-rise rental exposure in overlapping submarkets.
  • Graywood Developments: Toronto-based residential developer focused on high-rise and mid-rise condominiums. Comparable product type and GTA geography, though operating at a different project scale.

Broad incumbents

  • Mattamy Homes: Canada's largest privately owned homebuilder, active across the GTA in single-family, townhome, and condominium developments. Comparable as a GTA for-sale residential developer at a much larger scale.
  • Brookfield Residential: Major North American homebuilder with GTA land development and homebuilding operations. Comparable on townhome and master-planned community development at a significantly larger scale.

Others

  • KingSett Capital: Canadian real estate private equity firm with exposure to GTA residential development partnerships and rental investments. Comparable as a capital and partnership counterparty in the GTA residential ecosystem rather than a direct builder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Times Group social profiles

Digital presence

Times Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Times Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Times Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Times Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Times Group

What does Times Group do?

Times Group develops, builds, and operates residential and commercial real estate in the Greater Toronto Area, with a portfolio that includes boutique mid-rise condominiums (The Chatsworth), high-rise rental communities (Akoya, The Ashton), and family-sized townhomes (Skylands). The company offers an integrated stack of in-house services covering land development, construction, property management, and rental leasing across its communities.

Is Times Group a public or private company?

Times Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Times Group founded?

Times Group was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Times Group based?

Times Group is headquartered in Markham, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Times Group make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Real Estate Development and Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental Income, construction Services, property Management and sports League Operations.

Who are Times Group's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Tridel, Menkes Developments, Daniels Corporation, Tribute Communities, Minto Group, Pemberton Group and Graywood Developments. Broad incumbents are Mattamy Homes and Brookfield Residential. KingSett Capital is listed as an others.

Does Times Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for Times Group.

What industry is Times Group in?

Times Group's product category is Residential Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFABAB, Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes), with a secondary code of IMAFABAL, Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities). Its NAICS code is 236117 and its SIC code is 6513.

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Deccan HeraldIPL investment 2026: Why global capital is betting big on franchises todayBlackstone, the Aditya Birla Group, The Times Group and David Blitzer's Bolt Ventures acquired the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket franchise for $1.78 billion in April 2026, in a deal that also saw the Rajasthan Royals sold for $1.63 billion the same day. The article argues the investment case for IPL franchises rests on guaranteed revenue sharing from a central pool, historic returns (CVC Capital Partners earned a reported 350% on Gujarat Titans; RedBird Capital Partners multiplied a Rajasthan Royals stake 6.5x in four years), and the repricing effect of the 2022 $6.2 billion broadcast deal. The article also flags structural questions ahead: the merged JioStar media rights holder removes the bidding competition that drove the last deal, real-money gaming advertising has been banned without a replacement category, and institutional investors like Blackstone will demand transparency and revenue clarity from the BCCI that the board has not previously provided.Women Entrepreneurs ReviewNavika Kumar Appointed Group Editor-in-Chief for Times GroupTimes Group announced a leadership restructuring with Navika Kumar elevated to Group Editor-in-Chief, marking an expansion of editorial responsibilities across their media network. Navika, who will retain her weekday prime-time anchor position at 9 PM on Times Now, will additionally lead a new podcast initiative and support editorial teams across platforms. The appointment recognizes her 30+ years of industry experience and her track record including the launch and growth of Times Now Navbharat.ET NOW‘Whisker away from achieving making India Naxal free…’ - Times Group MD Vineet Jain hails Home Minister Amit Shah at Times Now Summit 2026Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group, welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Times Now Summit 2026, praising his leadership in strengthening India's internal security. Jain specifically lauded Amit Shah's initiatives targeting Naxalism, stating India is close to achieving Naxal-free status. The summit, themed around celebrating Times Now at 20 years and Shaping India at 100, brought together policymakers and industry leaders for discussions on governance and structural reforms.The Times of IndiaMedia contribution key in building Viksit Bharat: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi sent a written message to the Times Now Summit 2026, emphasising that media plays a vital role in creating public awareness and strengthening national unity as India works toward becoming a developed nation. At the same event, Times Network unveiled its new brand identity in the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Times Group Managing Director Vineet Jain. The new identity was described as a forward-looking step reflecting progress and positioning the network as a bridge between India and the rest of the world.Deccan HeraldAryaman Birla: Benchwarmer to RCB chairman in Rs 16,660 crore dealThe Aditya Birla Group, in partnership with Blackstone and the Times Group, completed a record-breaking $1.78 billion (Rs 16,660 crore) takeover of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), appointing Aryaman Vikram Birla as the franchise's new chairman. Aryaman, who had walked away from cricket in 2019 citing mental health concerns and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, previously played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh and was signed by Rajasthan Royals but never made the playing XI. The appointment marks a dramatic career reversal for the 28-year-old Birla family member, who had sought to create his own identity away from family wealth.The Indian ExpressAfter record IPL deals involving RCB and RR, experts warn that ‘investment bubble’ might burstRajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru were sold for a combined value of $3.41 billion, with RR acquired by a group led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani for $1.63 billion and RCB bought by a consortium including the Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone for $1.78 billion. Analysts and sports business experts have warned that the average valuation of $1.7 billion per team represents an 'investment bubble' that may burst, particularly noting that the Torrent Group acquired Gujarat Titans for under $1 billion. The high valuations have been called 'difficult to understand' by Santosh N, managing partner at D&P Advisory.Business StandardWhy IPL teams are worth billions: Decoding RCB and RR's valuation playbookIndian Premier League franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been sold at billion-dollar valuations, with RCB acquired by an Aditya Birla Group-Times Group-Bolt Ventures-Blackstone consortium for approximately $1.78 billion and RR fully acquired by a Kal Somani-led consortium at $1.63 billion. These valuations imply revenue multiples of 20x to 22x compared to annual revenues of roughly ₹700 crore to ₹800 crore (under $80 million), raising questions about whether IPL teams are priced on financial fundamentals or on media economics, prestige and resale potential. The analysis notes that about 70-75% of franchise revenue comes from the BCCI's central pool, with up to 80% visibility secured before the tournament through long-term media rights and front-loaded sponsorship deals.https://www.outlookbusiness.com/Meet Aryaman Birla: Former Cricketer Now RCB Chairman After Mega IPL Deal – Outlook BusinessA consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, along with Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone, has acquired the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise from United Spirits Limited (a Diageo subsidiary) at a valuation of $1.78 billion (approximately ₹16,600 crore), making it one of the biggest franchise transactions in Indian cricket history. Aryaman Birla, son of Kumar Mangalam Birla and a former domestic cricketer, will become chairman of RCB under the new ownership structure, with Times Group executive Satyan Gajwani as vice-chairman. The deal is pending approvals from the BCCI, IPL Governing Council, and other regulators, and will take effect after the 2026 season.BusinessLine₹16,600 cr deal: United Spirits trades flat; Sun TV, RPSG Ventures rallyUnited Spirits announced the sale of its entire 100% stake in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd for ₹16,660 crore to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, Bolt, and Blackstone, marking one of the largest deals in the Indian sports franchise space. United Spirits shares traded flat on the NSE at ₹1,318.50 after opening positively at ₹1,337.90, reflecting market neutrality on the monetization move. Meanwhile, Sun TV Network (owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad) surged 5% and RPSG Ventures Ltd (owner of Lucknow Super Giants) rallied over 18%, as investor appetite for cricket franchise valuations strengthened.TimesNowVineet Jain: The Man Who Didn’t Just Run a Media House — He Rewired ItVineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group, received the "Lifetime Contribution to Media" award from the All India Management Association on February 21, 2026, recognizing his decades of leadership in transforming the media conglomerate. Under his stewardship, Times Group expanded from a legacy newspaper empire into a diversified multimedia powerhouse spanning television, FM radio, digital platforms, music, films, outdoor media, events, and education. Bennett University and TimesPro represent his extension into higher education and executive learning, further diversifying the Group beyond traditional media.