IKEA Lands Big in Pune: Rs 23.54 Crore Lease Signals Retail Power Play

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Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA India has signed a long-term lease for a 37,259 sq ft ground-floor retail unit at Phoenix Marketcity Mall in Pune’s Viman Nagar. The agreement, registered on October 15, 2025, is valued at Rs 23.54 crore and spans four years and eleven months. This move marks IKEA’s debut in Pune, aligning with its strategy to establish compact city-center outlets and strengthen its omnichannel presence.

Important Points:

• The leased unit (G-01) will serve as IKEA’s first store in Pune, following recent openings in New Delhi and upcoming plans for Chennai.
• Monthly rent is set at Rs 38.11 lakh, translating to approximately Rs 102 per sq ft—competitive for high-footfall retail zones.
•  IKEA paid a security deposit of Rs 1.15 crore, with stamp duty recorded at Rs 6.27 lakh.
• The expansion reflects IKEA’s commitment to adding 4–6 customer touchpoints annually across India.

Sources:  
Business Standard, Livemint, Hindustan Times, CNBC TV18, Economic Times