Sumadhura Capitol Towers leases five lakh sq. ft space to marquee corporates and retail brands in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, 05th August 2025: Sumadhura Group, a leading real estate developer in South India, announces the leasing of five lakh sq. ft of space to marq S umadhura Group, uee global businesses for office and retail use at its flagship commercial tech park, Sumadhura Capitol Towers, in Bengaluru. Located at Hope Farm Junction in Whitefield, the leasing transactions are projected to generate an annual revenue of ₹50 crore. The long-term leases have been signed by prominent companies operating across IT/ITeS, consulting, engineering, and artificial intelligence companies, further reinforcing Capitol Towers’ position as a premium commercial destination for the global players.
The commercial development has garnered strong traction in the retail segment—drawing a curated mix of established names in food & beverage, wellness, banking and childcare services—while elevating fine dining and offering an engaging, high‑street style experience.
Commenting on the leasing, Mr Madhusudhan G, Chairman & Managing Director, Sumadhura Group said: “Bengaluru’s Grade A+ office real estate continues to draw strong interest from both domestic and global occupiers, driven by robust infrastructure growth, rising demand, and enhanced connectivity. Among the city’s key urban hubs, Whitefield stands out as a thriving growth corridor, bolstered by metro expansion and its emergence as a preferred base for tech giants and global capability centers. The strong leasing momentum at Sumadhura Capitol Towers, backed by its prime location, world-class design, and tenant-centric features, reflects the sustained demand and resilience of Bengaluru’s commercial real estate market. With a solid footprint in Whitefield for over two decades now, Sumadhura has played a vital role in this micro-market’s transformation. As we continue to deliver premium office spaces and curated retail experiences, we remain focused on raising the bar in design, sustainability, and occupier satisfaction—creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”
Strategically located in Whitefield main road —just one minute from the Purple Line Metro—Sumadhura Capitol Towers spans across 8.67 acres with a leasable area of 1.5 million sq. ft and features one of Bengaluru’s largest commercial floorplates. Designed by the renowned Morphogenesis, the project is a Grade A+ office destination and holds the prestigious USGBC LEED Gold certification, reflecting its strong focus on sustainability. With its modern architectural design, environmentally conscious features, and integrated lifestyle amenities, Capitol Towers has quickly become a preferred address for leading corporations and prominent retail brands.
The Group remains focused on sustaining its strong leasing momentum with leading corporates, as it continues to elevate its commercial real estate portfolio to new heights.
According to Colliers India data, India’s office market has shown a strong growth in the second quarter of 2025 (April-June 2025) of the year, recording 17.8 million sq ft of gross leasing across the top seven cities. This is an 11% increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2024, says the data. It adds that there has been a marked increase of 12% in office space demand as compared to the first quarter (Jan-March) of the year. Bengaluru led the leasing activity during the second quarter with 27% share at 4.8 million square feet, reaffirming its position as India’s top office market.
Hitachi Vantara Launches Virtual Storage Platform One on Google Cloud Marketplace
Hitachi Vantara Announces Virtual Storage Platform One’s Availability on Google Cloud Marketplace to Strengthen Hybrid Cloud Data Management
India, 5th August 2025 – Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. ,announced new capabilities for Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS), now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. The new capabilities bring enterprise features to the public cloud, including two-way asynchronous replication, thin provisioning and advanced data compression. These enhanced features provide enterprises with greater flexibility, data efficiencies, enhanced disaster recovery options and simplified data mobility across on-premises and cloud environments.
As hybrid cloud deployment architectures grow, organizations increasingly combine public and private clouds to meet evolving business needs. According to a 2025 cloud adoption report, nearly 80% of companies now use multiple public clouds and 60% operate several private clouds, highlighting the rising need for consistency and control in complex infrastructures. As AI significantly increases the data storage requirements for businesses, recent industry research shows that 47% of IT and security leaders struggle with limited visibility across hybrid environments – making it more challenging to manage risk and maintain control.
With its availability on Google Cloud Marketplace, VSP One empowers customers to deploy storage resources across cloud and on‑premises environments through a single management interface with no re-architecting required. New capabilities include thin provisioning and compression that can further reduce cloud storage costs by up to 40%, enabling customers to maximize efficiency and performance while minimizing overhead. Additionally, two-way asynchronous replication enhances disaster recovery strategies by allowing primary and secondary sites to operate as both source and target.
“Bringing VSP One to Google Cloud Marketplace will help customers quickly deploy, manage and grow the data management solution on Google Cloud’s trusted, global infrastructure,” said Dai Vu, managing director, Marketplace & ISV GTM Programs, Google Cloud. “Hitachi Vantara can now securely scale and support customers on their digital transformation journeys.”
VSP One offers enterprise-level availability to the public cloud, designed to support high service reliability and uptime that businesses of all sizes expect, especially when downtime or re-architecture costs are significant. VSP One is engineered for continuous availability, with a target of 99.999% uptime. This helps reduce costs while enabling native migration to and from any storage platform and cloud. It supports quicker recovery from unplanned outages and helps organizations maintain business continuity with greater confidence.
“Customers want the freedom to choose the right cloud for every workload and the assurance that their data will remain protected, available and easy to manage,” said Octavian Tanase, chief product officer, Hitachi Vantara. “With availability on Google Cloud Marketplace and the addition of two-way asynchronous replication, VSP One empowers our customers to easily streamline hybrid cloud operations while strengthening their resiliency posture.”
Opening new opportunities for Hitachi Vantara channel partners to support customers as they evolve their hybrid cloud strategies, this offering provides a more flexible, software-defined approach and deeper integration with Google Cloud. It gives partners new ways to address critical priorities like resiliency, security and sustainability, while helping customers improve operations, strengthen data protection and get more value from the infrastructure they already have.
The expansion to Google Cloud reflects Hitachi Vantara’s ongoing commitment to innovation across the VSP One platform. It builds on the recent launch of VSP 360, a unified data management software platform that simplifies the VSP One user experience and provides transparent insights into data and infrastructure.
VST Tillers Tractors Limited Unveils Innovative FENTM Tractor Series: Power Meets Frugal Innovation
Bengaluru, India, 5 August 2025: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, a pioneer in compact agricultural machinery in India, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated FENTM Tractor Series, a revolutionary range of fuel-efficient, high-torque compact tractors designed for the evolving needs of modern farmers.
FENTM, which stands for Fuel Efficient and Torque Max, represents a bold leap forward in compact farming. Merging advanced engineering with VST’s renowned FRUGAL Innovation principles, the series delivers unmatched performance, agility, and durability, all within a compact footprint.
The company announced that the FENTM series will feature 5 fuel efficient powerful tractor models including 180 FENTM, 224 FENTM, 225 FENTM, 270 FENTM &929 FENTM. Ranging from 18.5 to 29 HP with 2 Wheel Drive and 4 Wheel drive options, the new models deliver unparalleled productivity, comfort, and long-term value.
Positioned as compact farming solutions built for productivity, comfort, and long-term value, the FENTM series engineered for versatility across terrains and tasks, each model provides the right balance of power, maneuverability, and fuel efficiency for small to mid-sized farms.
Antony Cherukara, CEO, VST Tillers Tractors Ltd said, “the launch of the FENTM Tractor series marks a significant stride in our mission to deliver compact yet powerful solutions tailored for today’s progressive farmers. Built on our FRUGAL engineering philosophy, the FENTM range offers maximum torque with minimum fuel consumption, all while ensuring comfort, durability, and performance in every field condition. This series is a true testament to VST’s commitment to smart innovation and farmer-first design”.
“As India strides toward a future of smart and sustainable agriculture, the tractor industry stands at the forefront of this evolution. With the fusion of technology, precision, and farmer-centric innovation, we are not just building machines, we are shaping the future of farming for generations to come. The FENTM series tractors built with the strength of innovation and the spirit of Bharat, will be a partner in progress for Indian farming community, We’re proud to launch a product that empowers our farmers and drives India’s agricultural future forward.” he added
Core Features Powering the FENTM Advantage include:
· Torque Max: Superior pulling power at lower RPM
· CC Max: High-capacity engine for improved load handling
· Speed Max: Rapid field coverage for greater productivity
· Turn Max: Shortest turning radius in its class for precision in tight spaces.
· Compact Max: Smart design with minimal wheelbase, best combination of weight and power.
· Flow Max: Enhanced cooling for optimized temperature and fuel economy.
· Comfort Max: Ergonomic seating and controls for fatigue-free operation.
· Performance Max: Consistent output across varied farming applications.
With the launch of the FENTM Tractor series, VST Tillers Tractors reaffirms its commitment to empowering farmers through innovation, efficiency, and farmer-centric design. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to drive the future of sustainable and smart farming.
About VST Tillers Tractors Ltd.
Established in 1967 by the VST Group of companies, VST Tillers Tractors Ltd has been at the forefront of driving farm mechanization and empowering Indian farmers for over 56 years. With a strong focus on research and development, the company offers a wide range of products including power tillers, compact tractors, engines, transmissions, power reapers, and precision components. VST Tractors are not only dominant in the Indian market but also exported to European, Asian, and African markets, meeting the latest EU standards.
With a commitment to continuous innovation and growth—driven by strategic initiatives, new business prospects, global ventures, and brand initiatives, the VST team aspires to achieve 2X growth in its Tractor Business Segment.