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Mantri Square (Kannada: ಮಂತ್ರಿ ಚೌಕ) is a shopping mall situated in the Malleswaram locality in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Mantri Square is one of the biggest malls in the country. It also has metro rail-connectivity with Sampige Road metro station.[3]
Key Information
Mall facilities
[edit]Facilities at the Mantri Square mall are:[4]
- Department stores
- An expansive hypermarket spread over 9,000 square feet
- Six-screen INOX multiplex
- Amoeba bowling alley and gaming centre
- Food court and dining area spread over 100,000 square feet with 39 food and beverage outlets
- Scary house and Demon Jungle is located at mantri square
It was announced in 2010 that Mantri Square would be connected by the Bangalore Metro with the rest of the city.[5]
Controversies
[edit]On 2 June 2011, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic authority managing the mall, demolished the compound wall and the ramp of Mantri Square on Sampige Road citing traffic congestion and widening of Sampige Road.[6][7]
On 16 Jan 2017, the mall was temporarily closed. Concurrently BBMP withdrew the mall's occupancy certificate following a scaffolding collapse which had injured 2 housekeeping staff.[citation needed]
Regional Commissioner has ruled that the land belongs to the BBMP and directed the civic body to take possession of the land.[8]
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[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mantri Square".
- ^ "Mantri Developers launches country's largest mall in City". Deccan Herald. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Mantri Square to have metro connectivity".
- ^ "Mantri Developers launches country's largest mall in City". Deccan Herald. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Mantri Square to have metro connectivity". The Hindu. thehindu.com. 15 March 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Mantri Square compound wall demolished amid drama". The Hindu. 2 June 2011. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014.
- ^ "Bangalore's Mantri mall wall is gone but chaos continues". Daily News and Analysis. 3 June 2011.
- ^ "Survey of land encroached by Mantri Developers". The Hindu. 12 February 2020.
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[edit]Mantri Square
View on GrokipediaMantri Square is a large shopping and entertainment complex located in the Malleshwaram neighborhood of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.[1]
Developed by Mantri Developers, the mall opened on 16 March 2010 and covers a total built-up area of 1.7 million square feet, including 881,042 square feet of gross leasable area.[1][2]
It houses 214 retail stores, 40 kiosks across eight floors, a six-screen INOX multiplex, a self-operated food court with 22 outlets seating 1,500 people, and facilities such as bowling and gaming centers.[1]
Mantri Square is distinguished as the only mall in India with its own dedicated metro station, Mantri Square Sampige Road on the Green Line of Namma Metro, providing direct connectivity via a pedestrian bridge to the mall's first floor.[1][3]
The complex offers extensive parking for 1,422 four-wheelers and 800 two-wheelers, along with 16 lifts and escalators, supporting its role as a major commercial hub in northern Bengaluru.[1]
History and Development
Origins and Planning
Mantri Developers, founded in 1999 with a primary focus on residential projects, began planning Mantri Square around 2006 as its inaugural venture into organized retail, driven by the rapid growth of India's retail sector and Bangalore's increasing demand for modern shopping destinations.[4][5] The initiative aligned with the company's diversification strategy to leverage underutilized industrial land for commercial development, amid a national retail market expanding at over 15% annually in the mid-2000s due to rising urban consumerism and middle-class expansion.[5] The mall's site was selected on Sampige Road in Malleswaram, a densely populated neighborhood with longstanding commercial activity and residential density exceeding 50,000 persons per square kilometer, positioning it to capture local footfall from traditional markets while addressing the gap in integrated retail formats.[5] Plans specified an approximately 800,000 square feet structure incorporating a hypermarket, large department store, and multiplex cinema to create a multi-category retail ecosystem, distinguishing it from fragmented local vendors by emphasizing one-stop convenience and entertainment integration.[5] This format was budgeted at around Rs 200 crore, reflecting calculated investment in high-traffic accessibility over peripheral locations.[5]Construction and Opening
Construction of Mantri Square, a shopping mall developed by Mantri Developers in Bengaluru's Malleswaram locality, culminated in a three-floor structure encompassing approximately 1,000,000 square feet of retail space designed to house 252 stores.[6] The project, architected by Bentel Associates International, was completed in time for operational launch, marking Mantri Developers' entry into large-scale retail development.[6] The mall's grand opening occurred on March 16, 2010, inaugurated by B.S. Yeddyurappa, then Chief Minister of Karnataka.[7] Initial anchor tenants featured six major retailers, including the 90,000-square-foot Spar Hypermarket and department stores such as Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Pantaloon, Reliance Trends, and Marks & Spencer, which helped establish the mall's scale as one of India's largest at the time, spanning over 1.7 million square feet in total built-up area.[7][8] Shoppers Stop specifically commenced operations within the mall shortly thereafter in late March 2010.[9]Expansion and Milestones
A significant post-opening development for Mantri Square was its enhanced connectivity to Bengaluru's public transit system via the adjacent Sampige Road metro station on the Green Line. A pedestrian bridge providing direct access from the station to the mall's first floor was inaugurated on August 20, 2014, representing the first such integrated link in India between a metro station and a commercial complex.[10][11] This infrastructure milestone improved pedestrian flow and positioned the mall as a key transit-oriented retail destination.[11] The mall's parking facilities, equipped with an automated multiparking system, accommodate over 1,800 cars and 550 two-wheelers, supporting substantial daily footfall without major post-opening expansions reported in available records.[12][4] By 2025, Mantri Square reached the milestone of its 15th year of operation since opening in 2010, marked by celebratory events affirming its role as an enduring shopping and entertainment hub in Malleswaram.[13]Ownership and Corporate Background
Mantri Developers Overview
Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 1999 by Sushil Mantri in Bengaluru, India, initially focusing on residential real estate before expanding into diversified sectors.[14] The company has constructed projects totaling over 20 million square feet across residential, commercial office spaces, retail malls, hospitality facilities, and educational institutions, primarily concentrated in South Indian cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.[15] This portfolio reflects a progression from core housing developments to integrated urban infrastructure, with an emphasis on timely delivery evidenced by a reported average of 1.4 residential units completed daily since inception.[16] A key aspect of Mantri Developers' real estate track record involves its strategic diversification into commercial and retail segments, building on residential expertise to address growing urban demand in South India.[17] The firm's entry into retail development occurred through Mantri Square, a 1.7 million square foot mall project in Bengaluru inaugurated in March 2010, which positioned the company as an early entrant in large-scale organized retail spaces in the region.[18] This flagship initiative expanded Mantri's scope beyond traditional housing, incorporating multiplexes, hypermarkets, and department stores to catalyze mixed-use developments.[7] Mantri Developers has received recognition for specific projects, such as the CNBC CRISIL Real Estate Award for Best Residential Property in India for Mantri Altius in 2008 and Realty Plus Developer of the Year, underscoring its contributions to residential quality amid broader portfolio growth.[14] However, the company's expansion has occurred within India's competitive real estate market, where delivery timelines and project scales have varied by economic conditions in South India.[19]Key Figures and Governance
Sushil Mantri founded Mantri Developers Private Limited in 1999 and serves as its Chairman and Managing Director, providing strategic oversight for key projects including the development of Mantri Square.[14] [20] Under his leadership, the company expanded into large-scale commercial real estate, with Mantri Square representing a flagship investment exceeding Rs 500 crore.[8] Pratik Mantri holds the position of Executive Director, contributing to operational and developmental decisions within the firm.[14] Kamakshi Mantri acts as Chief Strategic Officer, focusing on long-term planning and alignment with company objectives.[14] As a private limited company, Mantri Developers' governance is managed through its board, with Sushil Mantri maintaining primary control and no publicly documented major changes in board composition as of recent records.[21] For Mantri Square's day-to-day mall operations, Vishal Gupta serves as CEO of the Retail and Commercial division, handling leasing and management aspects.[22] Overall stakeholder oversight emphasizes family-led decision-making, with Sushil Mantri's role central to approvals for expansions and partnerships tied to the property.[20]Location and Infrastructure
Site Characteristics
Mantri Square is situated at No. 1, Sampige Road in the Malleswaram neighborhood of Bengaluru, a densely populated area in the city's west known for its blend of residential zones and traditional commercial hubs.[23][6] The site integrates into this urban fabric, leveraging proximity to local markets and institutions while forming a prominent landmark in the locality.[4] The mall's built-up area spans approximately 1,000,000 square feet, encompassing a multi-level structure optimized for retail density through vertical expansion across three primary floors.[23][24] This design, crafted by Bentel Associates International, employs efficient floor planning to accommodate extensive leasable space within a compact footprint suitable for the constrained urban setting.[6][23]Accessibility and Connectivity
Mantri Square is directly adjacent to the Mantri Square Sampige Road metro station on the Green Line of Namma Metro, enabling convenient public transit access for visitors from across Bengaluru.[10] A dedicated pedestrian bridge connecting the elevated station platform to the mall's first floor was inaugurated on August 20, 2014, allowing seamless entry without ground-level navigation.[25] This integration has supported efficient commuter flows, particularly during operational hours of the metro system.[26] Road access to the mall is primarily via Sampige Road in the Malleswaram neighborhood, with multiple entry points from surrounding arterial routes like Dr. Rajkumar Road and Vakil Makkhan Road.[27] The facility includes on-site parking for approximately 1800 cars across multi-level structures, alongside space for 550 two-wheelers, catering to private vehicle users amid Bengaluru's dense urban traffic patterns.[28] Local reports indicate occasional entry delays due to peak-hour congestion near these approaches, influencing timed visits by drivers.[29] Bus services, including routes like 96-A operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, also terminate nearby, supplementing metro options for regional connectivity.[30]Facilities and Amenities
Retail Offerings
Mantri Square accommodates 252 retail stores distributed across three floors, providing a broad array of shopping categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, electronics, home furnishings, and a hypermarket.[6][1] The mall's anchor tenants consist of six major department stores, such as Pantaloons, Marks & Spencer, Reliance Trends, Shoppers Stop, and Lifestyle, which occupy significant leasable space and draw substantial foot traffic.[1][31][4] The retail mix emphasizes fashion and lifestyle brands tailored to varied budgets, featuring international labels like Levi's, GAP, Jack & Jones, Aeropostale, and H&M alongside Indian options such as Fabindia, Biba, and Spykar.[1][6] Electronics outlets, beauty and wellness stores, and accessory shops further diversify the offerings, with specific tenants including Adidas, Nike, and watch retailers.[32] This combination supports middle-class shoppers in Bangalore by balancing premium international brands with accessible value formats like Reliance Trends, enabling purchases across economic segments without requiring high-end luxury positioning.[1][6]| Category | Example Brands |
|---|---|
| Apparel | Levi's, GAP, Jack & Jones, H&M, Pantaloons[1][6] |
| Footwear & Accessories | Adidas, Nike, Hush Puppies[33][32] |
| Electronics & Home | Various outlets including hypermarket sections[32] |
| Beauty & Wellness | Specialized stores for cosmetics and personal care[32] |

