Manasum Homes invests ₹150 crore to expand senior living footprint across South India
NEW DELHI: Bengaluru-based
Manasum Homes
is scaling its operations across South India with an investment of over ₹150 crore. The company is currently developing more than 450 senior living units in
Bengaluru
, Tirupati, and
Mysuru
through a mix of joint ventures and standalone initiatives.
In Bengaluru, the company has partnered with
Tata Value Homes
and developed RIVA. The project features 187 ready-to-move-in units.
In Tirupati, the company in collaboration with
Vasundhara Constructions
(Theme Ambience, Hyderabad) has developed a project spread over four acres. The project will offer 100 units for senior living out of a 300 units.
In Mysuru, it has partnered with Foundations Developers & Promoters. Located on a two-acre parcel, the project will offer over 180 residences.
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