The Trump Organisation, led by former US President Donald Trump, has taken a significant step into India’s commercial real estate sector. Known for its luxury residential ventures in the country through joint ventures with local developers, the American real estate giant has now launched its first commercial project—Trump World Center Pune.
“Excited to announce the newest addition to the Trump portfolio: Trump World Center Pune! This marks The Trump Organisation’s first venture into commercial real estate in India, joining its extensive collection of residential properties in the region,” the company announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said, “India has embraced the Trump brand with remarkable enthusiasm. After our successful collaboration on several iconic residential projects, we are proud to launch our first commercial development in India — Trump World Center Pune.”
The project is being developed in partnership with Indian real estate firms Tribeca Developers and Kundan Spaces. Spread across 4.3 acres, it is expected to generate sales exceeding Rs 2,500 crore.
Calling it a landmark moment, Kalpesh Mehta, founder of Tribeca Developers, said, “Trump World Center Pune is not just a new project—it marks Pune’s emergence as a global business hub. After nearly a decade of building the Trump brand in India, I’m proud to unveil this commercial office venture with The Trump Organization and Kundan Spaces.”
The Trump Organisation’s entry into the Indian real estate market has an interesting backstory. Mehta had earlier revealed that shortly after Donald Trump’s election win in 2016, he spoke to The Times of India, saying, “I did my MBA from Wharton, where the Trump family studied. A professor there connected me to Donald Trump Jr. We met at a bar in New York about 14-15 years ago and discussed the initial idea—scribbled on a cocktail napkin—which eventually turned into a formal plan.”
According to Mehta, Donald Trump’s core advice during their partnership was simple: “We don’t want to do too many projects, but whatever we do must be best in class.”
In 2014, when Trump Tower Mumbai was launched, Donald Trump visited India shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s electoral win. Mehta recalled, “That trip was largely about understanding India, and Modi was a key topic of conversation. Since then, Trump has held a deep appreciation for India and its leadership. He’s always believed in India’s potential, and that belief strengthened under Modi’s leadership.”
The Trump real estate model in India operates similar to a hotel management contract—local partners invest in construction, while The Trump Organization provides brand value and global expertise in service and standards.
Currently, Trump-branded residential towers exist in Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, and Kolkata. The portfolio is expected to expand significantly over the next six years, with plans for at least 10 projects—including commercial offices, villas, and golf courses—in Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Pune.
Globally, The Trump Organisation spans multiple sectors, including luxury residences, resorts, hotels, golf courses, commercial offices, and retail spaces.
