IKEA shopping centre will open in Guragram in 2022!

The company has announced that the IKEA shopping centre will soon be opened in Guragram of which the construction will start in 2022.

Ingka Centres, part of the Ingka Group (which also includes IKEA Retail and Ingka Investments), has announced plans for a shopping centre in Gurugram. This IKEA shopping centre will be the first to be opened in India.

The construction for the centre will start in 2022 costing around Rs. 3500 crores while also creating job opportunities for more than 2500 people. Being developed as a local community hub, the centre will provide spaces for festivals and exhibitions throughout the year. Moreover, the hub will also become a hotspot for shopping, working, eating, exercising, learning, and socializing. 

On the occasion, Cindy Andersen, Ingka Centres Managing Director said, “We are on a journey to reach more people through more developments in more markets. India is an exciting opportunity for us and our partners to bring new experiences to customers and to develop meeting places that bring value to communities and the planet. We know that when it comes to retail and leisure, change is the only constant. This is why this meeting place in India will be adaptable, with multiple offerings to match consumer lifestyles long into the future. We want to create destinations that make it easier for people to live even happier, healthier and more sustainable lifestyles, which is also our goal for the Gurugram centre.”

Ingka Centres 52nd meeting place at Gurugram will offer a vibrant mix of hospitality, food and beverage, edutainment learning spaces, alongside a wide retail offer anchored by an IKEA store. The centre is also likely to observe more than 20 million people annually.  

Peter Betzel, CEO and CSO, IKEA India said, “We are happy to announce our IKEA store in Gurugram together with Ingka Centres. India is an exciting country for IKEA, and we have a long-term commitment to reach many people with our omnichannel approach. Delhi NCR will be one of our biggest and most important markets in India and we can’t wait to meet and inspire the many people in that region with our beautiful, affordable, well designed and sustainable home furnishing products and solutions.”

Talking about the announcement made by the company, the Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal said, "We welcome IKEA and Ingka Centres to the state of Haryana. We look forward to this partnership with IKEA and Ingka Centres to build organised retail and meet the growing needs of consumers in the State and the region. The government is committed to providing the best support to facilitate a smooth investment flow into the state. This project will not only establish Gurugram as one of the newest shopping destinations but also employ in the region. We strongly believe in the Heart 2 Heart Approach, over just having a business relationship with the investors. This step is yet another validation of our development plans for the region."

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