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ABAD group is a leading business concern, which has established a strong presence in the business and industrial landscape of Kerala. With seven decades of experience ABAD group is engaged in a diversified range of business activities that encompasses, construction activities (ABAD Builders), seafood processing (ABAD seafood division) and hospitality services (ABAD group of hotels). ABAD Builders is a division of trusted ABAD GROUP, which has collared the economic landscape of Kerala for over seven decades. It has entered to the field of fisheries, hotels and constructions .ABAD Fisheries is one of the largest seafood exporters in India. The group is also a major player in Kerala‘s tourism and hospitality industry helping the country earn valuable foreign exchange.

2.2.1 Group Companies

1. ABAD Seafood Division

ABAD Fisheries is the flagship of ABAD Group. One of the largest processors of quality quick frozen seafood in India, the company has eight EU approved HACCP compliant factories. Their production capacity is 350 MTPD and the cold storage capacity is 10,000Mt. Abad Fisheries has fully panelised & air conditioned factories with in-house pre-processing facilities. We constantly introduce new technology to deliver best products. We are ever committed to keep the old values of quality and trust.

2. ABAD Group Of Hotels

ABAD group owns a chain of 8 Resorts and Hotels in the state asserting its colossal presence in Kerala‘s Tourism and Hospitality Scenario. Six hotels are located in Cochin including one at Cochin International Airport and the Resorts are located at Munnar^, Kumarakom^, Thekkady^, Marari Beach ^and Kovalam^.

3. ABAD Builders

ABAD Builders is a South Indian based real estate company, which offers a wide variety of homes that match needs of the people. Their projects are tastefully designed to suit requirements of buyers. Unlike other real estate developers who create hype, ABAD Builders are quietly

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building a reputation for itself for creating quality residential landmarks. The projects are coming at places that are conveniently located and with the best suitable prices. ABAD Builders was launched in the year 1992 to promote housing and real estate development in the State of Kerala.

ABAD Builders is now one of the leading, home grown, realty brands of Kerala. Belonging to the renowned ABAD Group established at 1931, which has made a mark for itself in the hospitality and fisheries industries, ABAD Builders is following the same set of business principles; integrity, a flair for innovation and an abiding commitment to the customer. Since 2003, ABAD Builders has been focusing on real-estate development and has been actively involved in creating premium residential space for its discerning customers. ABAD is presently developing over 2 million sq. ft. of built up residential area.

ABAD caught the attention of prospective buyers with its path breaking SMART LIVING concept. ABAD SMART LIVING is actually a summation of five qualities; Spacious, Modern, Attractive, Relaxing and Timeless. Every ABAD project delivers these five virtues .The apartments are designed to suit a modern lifestyle, providing maximum space utilization, utmost privacy, elegant finishes, top quality fittings and fixtures and innumerable common amenities.

Utmost care is taken using top quality materials to finish each apartment. All the projects are testimonials of quality construction and timely completion. The company‘s uncompromising attitude to quality, perfection, timely completion and after sales service has earned itself the trust and satisfaction of a growing clientele. Already hundreds of customers have opted for the SMART living experience offered by ABAD Builders. SMART is the summation of five qualities; belonging to the illustrious ABAD Group that has blazed trails of success in diverse business segments, ABAD Builders brings to the same set of values – commitment, integrity and flair of innovation. SMART PRACTICES involve the sourcing and usage of the very best construction inputs and materials, world - class brands and adherence to promised time - lines. In ABAD, discerning customers see a dependable brand, who matches deeds with words. A brand that is trusted with quality construction, timely deliveries and ethical practices.

With several years of experience in Real estate and Housing Development, ABAD offer budget, luxury and super luxury flats in various projects in Ernakulam to suit individual and institutional preferences. Away from the hype ABAD Builders is quietly building a reputation for itself for creating quality residential landmarks, at places that are conveniently located and at the prices

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that are hard to beat. To cater the growing needs and demands of the Non Resident Keralite population, the company has opened a representative office in Dubai and Ajman. This would help in increasing its marketing reach, ensure better and faster co ordination with its customers, and also developed its customers, and also increase the customer base. The company has developed its website which is maintained and updated on a regular basis providing information regarding all its activities. ABAD Builders have steadily improved and expanded the operating capacity and system. QUADRA, the total ERP software solution for construction industry has been implemented. In the current year the marketing wing of ABAD builders has concentrated in to international property portals a web base marketing strategy and also started an online chat program [outsource to BPO] for the customers to have more information‘s regarding ABAD Builders and its updated project.

2.2.2 Service Divisions in ABAD Builders

1. ABAD Property Management Services (APMS)

ABAD Property Management Services (APMS) was formed in March 2006 and has been managing the Bay Pride Mall and Towers since then. APMS is an independent business unit that operates under ABAD Group of companies. It provides facilities management services and delivering high quality common area maintenance. The services are provided by the APMS are After Sales Division, Home Care Division, Housekeeping facility management service, Maintenance division, Interior design and works division, Rental division and Payment of statutory charges. The functions are as follows

 Management, maintenance & Repair service for residential and commercial properties.

 Landscape maintenance of the property

 Internal maintenance of a property

 Facilitate the payment of utility bills on behalf of the customer

 Help in finding suitable Lessee/tenants for Residential and commercial properties and also assist in finalizing lease agreements with tenants for their property.

2. ABAD Project Management Services

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For most clients, especially NRIs, overseeing the designing and creation of a building project that matches specific quality and fiscal parameters is a difficult task. Construction is a field of cut throat competitiveness; to stay one up on sector dynamics as well as safe and quality standards while dealing with consultants, contractors, and suppliers, metal, is a highly demanding exercise. ABAD Builders, with its years of experience in the real estate and construction industry, is poised just right to deliver all the care and expertise that project management requires and the company is offering just that through the ABAD Project Management Division, which is the complete solutions for delivering a first-rate product, customized to the needs of the client. In short, total peace of mind. The division offers Design level Services, which finalises the project design data, cost estimates and tentative project scheduling, and Execution Level Services, which finalises the quality contracts, allocates man power, schedules projects and evaluates processes.

2.2.3 Mission, Vision, Goal and Values

Corporate Vision: - To establish long lasting relationship with clients based on the foundation of trust, integrity and transparency

Mission: - To contribute to the overall growth of the state of Kerala by creating landmark residential and commercial properties maintaining a functional design, achieving architectural excellence and ensuring optimization of costs.

Goal: - To attain customer delight by exceeding customer satisfaction

Values: -Quality and integrity: the ABAD group has the right values for a business group that has diversified interests in industries as diverse as real estate, seafood processing and hospitality services, unstinting commitment to quality and customer satisfaction are de rigueur.

Quality Policy: - ABAD Builders is committed to developing and constructing ergonomically designed, aesthetically appealing, economically viable, environ-friendly residential and commercial buildings that confirms to international quality standards. ABAD‘s buildings should reflect engineering excellence that result in providing a holistic value proposition for our clients, and exceeding their expectations. ABAD builders are committed to provide broad spectrum of construction solutions by adopting suitable technologies for ensuring qualitative works and

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timely delivery of projects, meetings and exceeding customer needs and expectations through continual improvements, and contributing to the overall welfare of society. The synergy between the professional departments should help Abad Builders set new benchmarks for itself and for the industry in project conception, execution and on-time delivery, through technology based innovations in construction and systems integration into work processes. As a team, Abad epitomizes 'Customer Centricism' through transparency, reliability, integrity and honesty.

2.2.4 Important Milestones

 In November 2006, ABAD became the first builder in Kerala to receive the coveted CRISIL rating (DA-3, good)

 An ISO 9001-2000 certified company

 In 2007, ABAD launched Platinum Heights in Ajman, becoming the first builder from Kerala to launch a project in UAE

 Opened Bay Pride Mall in Kochi since January 2006, the first shopping mall in Kerala.

2.2.5 Awards and Achievements

ABAD Builders won the prestigious CRISIL rating DA-3 (good) in November 2006 becoming the first real estate developer from Kerala to win the coveted distinction. CRISIL is India‘s most respected agency and its ratings are regarded as the most reliable on risks. DA-3 rating testifies ABAD‘S track record in executing real estate projects maintaining the specified quality levels and transferring a clear title within the stipulated time period. Acknowledging Abad‘s standards of construction, ISO 9001:2000 certifications from DNV has also been bestowed on the company. ABAD Builders is also a certified builder with ISO 14001: OSHAS 18001, for safety and environmental aspects. But the biggest recognition to the ABAD brand comes from its more than 2000 satisfied customers from across the globe. ABAD Builders‘ standards of excellence in project conception and design also received a noteworthy commendation last year when it was nominated for the CNBC Awaaz-CRISIL Real Estate Award 2008 for Best Residential Property (less than 1 lakh sq ft): the nominee, Abad‘s villa project Rainbow Retreat and in 2009 ABAD‘s project Olympus was awarded for the same, as the best residential project in South India.

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 Kerala‘s first CRISIL Rated Builder

 ISO 9001 : 2008 for Quality Management System Standard

 ISO 14001 : 2004 for Environmental Management System Standard

 OHSAS 18001: 2007 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard

 Member of CREDAI Kochi

 ABAD Group Assurance

Chart - 2.1 Source: - www.abadbuilders.com

2.2.6 Competitors of Abad Builders

1. DLF

2. Asset homes 3. Skyline builders 4. Jewel homes 5. Mather 6. Puruvankara 7. SRK group 8. Confident group

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