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History of Kamanwala Housing Construction Ltd

Kamanwala Housing Construction Limited was incorporated on 12th April, 1984 in the name and style of 'Kamanwala Housing Development Finance Company Limited' as a Public Limited Company. The name of the Company was changed to Kamanwala Industries Limited on 24th January, 1995 and consequently to Kamanwala Housing Construction Limited on 9th November, 2006. The Company is engaged in construction and development of residential flats, commercial premises and industrial galas. In the real estate business, the company completed many prestigious residential and commercial complexes. The commercial building project 'Kamanwala Chambers' undertaken by the company at Mahim was completed in 1995. As a part of its diversification, the company has decided to amalgamate Shree Saibaba Castings Pvt ...Ltd, which has a mini steel plant at Nasik, with it. It also plans to venture into the financing of ship breaking business. The company commenced one more construction project at Andheri, Mumbai consisting of commercial and residential buildings. During the early 80's, the promoter of KHCL perceived a dire shortage of housing in Mumbai. The construction sector was characterized by unethical practices with the end consumer getting a raw deal from builders and developers. Thus, the Company undertook both to construct low cost housing and to finance it at nominal rates. It built Attar Apartments and Kamanwala Nagar at Virar. Apart from this, it acquired some old buildings and tenements. These buildings were repaired and renovated. The ownership rights were then transferred to the tenants at reasonable rates. The projects were not only viable, but also profitable for the Company as the buildings were acquired at economical rates. Moreover, the conversion of tenancy to ownership at affordable rates appealed to many tenants and the Company received an encouraging response. One of the first such projects was the well known Kamanwala Chambers at Fort, Mumbai. Formerly Advani Chambers, this commercial building got converted in 1985. Kamani Chambers at Ballard Estate, another building which was taken up for renovation and conversion of tenancy to occupancy. Currently, the renovation and conversion of Vallabh Terrace at Opera House, Mumbai, is under progress. From the low cost housing projects it started out with, the Company has now transitioned to executing prestigious projects of high quality in prime locations. The projects that it planned to executive in the future are characterized by larger areas being taken up for development than has been the case in the past. The Company has now changed its name to Kamanwala Housing Construction Limited, to reflect the focus on its core activity, construction.