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Sobha Limited is now in the exclusive club of WEF Global Growth
Companies 2014
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Sobha is among the 17 fastest-growing Indian companies to join the World Economic Forum Global
Growth Companies community
The only real estate company from India to have been honoured
One among the three listed entities out of the 17 companies
Bengaluru, Thursday, 13th November, 2014: Sobha Limited has been named among India’s 17
new Global Growth Companies (GGC) in South Asia by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Sobha is the
only Indian real estate company to be recognised by the World Economic Forum and is one among the
only three listed entities out of the companies that have been honoured.
The 17 companies represent a broad cross-section of industry sectors and share a track record of
exceeding industry standards in revenue growth, promotion of innovative business practices and
demonstration of leadership in corporate citizenship.
The WEF identifies these Global Growth Companies through a rigorous selection process that involves
nominations from its network of media leaders, existing GGCs, Forum Members and Partners, faculty
members and the general public. The nominations are then evaluated by the Forum and a selection
committee of regional business experts. There are four key criteria based on which Sobha was evaluated
as a part of this process – Growth registered by the company in a sustained manner, the Impact the
company has had in the sector at large, strong and visionary Leadership demonstrated by the
company and its Global Corporate Citizenship commitment in the country and the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. J. C. Sharma, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Sobha
Limited, said, “The recognition by the World Economic Forum as one among the 17 Global Growth
Companies is indeed the most prestigious recognition for our company and is truly a matter of great
pride for all of us. It stands testimony to the years of hard work and effort put together as a team to
offer value to the industry and showcase responsibility and commitment as a brand. I would like to
congratulate the entire organisation and value each person’s contribution in attaining this recognition.”
GGCs identified by World Economic Forum are fast-growing companies that present the potential to
become global economic leaders. Nomination as a GGC provides companies with an opportunity to join
the larger GGC community of over 370 companies worldwide. These companies contribute to the
Forum’s meetings, projects and knowledge products, which in turn support them on their path to
achieving responsible and sustainable growth.
About the World Economic Forum:
The World Economic Forum was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit Foundation and is headquartered
in Geneva, Switzerland. It is an International Institution committed to improving the state of the world
through public-private cooperation. It engages political, business, academic and other leaders of society
in collaborative efforts to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Together with other
stakeholders, it works to define challenges, solutions and actions, always in the spirit of global
citizenship.
About Sobha Limited (formerly Sobha Developers Limited):
Founded in 1995, Sobha Limited, a `24 billion company, is one of the fastest growing and foremost
backward integrated real estate players in the country. It means that the company has all the key
competencies and in-house resources to deliver a project from its conceptualization to completion.
Sobha is primarily focused on residential and contractual projects. The Company’s residential projects
include presidential apartments, villas, row houses, super luxury & luxury apartments and plotted
developments. In all its residential projects, the company lays strong emphasis on environmental
management, water harvesting and highest safety standards. On the contractual projects side, the
Company has constructed a variety of structures for corporates including offices, convention centres,
software development blocks, multiplex theatres, hostel facilities, guest houses, food courts,
restaurants, research centres, and club houses. For more information on Sobha Limited, please visit:
www.sobha.com
For further information, please contact:
Sobha Limited
Abhinav Kanchan
Senior Vice President - Corporate Communications
Off: +91 80 49320000 Ext. 6029
abhinav.kanchan@sobha.com