MILESTONES

2007
February:
Issued GDRs listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and raised USD 15 million
March:
Conceived the "MARG Junction Mall – First megaentertainment development IT corridor
May:
Obtained formal approval for MARG's SPV, New Chennai Township Private Limited ( NCTPL )

August:
Launched "Ramlakshmi Enclave" residential apartments in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh
November:
Launched MARG Tapovan Luxury Villas off the East Coast Road

2008
February:
Launched MARG Swarnabhoomi(SEZ) – the inclusive and integrated 'Land of New Thinking' with unique offerings in education, research & innovation
December:
MARG awarded the contract for the development and operation of the Bijapur greenfield airport

MARG signed Consultancy Agreement with Surbana of Singapore for prefab construction technology at MARG Swarnabhoomi

2009
January:
Obtained formal approval for port based SEZ at Karaikal
MARG launched Pushpadruma - an apartment project at Kalavakkam on the Old Mahabalipuram Road at Chennai
March:
MARG launched Vishwasakthi, an integrated township in the temple town of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
April:
Karaikal Port Phase 1 completed
May:
MARG conceptualises Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (SAM) - India's first proffessional college of contemporary music
October:
MARG launched MARG ProperTies, the umbrella brand for its residential/home segment
Homes at MARG Swarnabhoomi Launched (Utsav)
November:
The Company's shares traded as "Permitted Security" on NSE vide its circular, NSE/LIST/C/2009/0568 dated November 3, 2009, with effect from November 5, 2009

2010
January:
Signed a "Project Development Agreement" with the Government of Karnataka on January 18, 2010 to develop the Bijapur Airport.
March:
MARG entered into a joint venture with Virginia Tech (USA) to set up the "VIRGINIA TECH MARG Swarnabhoomi" campus. The objective is to deliver programs in India to fostering graduate education as well as scientific and technological engagement. The MoU was signed on March 9, 2010.
April:
The company raised 106.93 crores rupees through a qualified institutional placement at an offer price of 189.88 rupees a share.
September:
Launched Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (SAM), the professional music college at MARG Swarnabhoomi.
October:
IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) confirmed MARG Swarnabhoomi as the pilot project for platinum rated city in India.
November:
MARG signed an MoU with PYCSA Infraestructuras S.L., a Spain based company to explore joint opportunities together in rural and urban infrastructure projects.
December:
MARG Junction Mall announced its tie-up with the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of Asia's leading luxury hotel chains.

2011
January:
MARG signed an MoU with Ireland based construction major Lagan Construction to explore joint construction opportunities in India and Overseas.
February:
India Shining Star CSR Award in the Infrastructure Sector by Wockhardt Foundation.
MARG announces a unique first-of-its-kind store in India called MARG ProperTies Shoppe at Ashok Nagar, Chennai under its residential arm MARG ProperTies.
March:
MARG announces tie-up with Shoppers Stop, PVR Cinemas and HyperCITY for its upcoming mall at the IT corridor, MARG Junction Mall.
April:
Hatrick of awards at the India Leadership Conclave 2011, Mumbai

• India's Most Admired Infrastructure Company 2011
• Excellence in Social Service for CSR
• Innovative CEO of the year in India Leadership Conclave 2011

July:
Listed by Dun & Bradstreet among "India's Top 500 companies 2010"
August:
MARG Karaikal Port Launches Container Handling Services
MARG Institute of Design & Architecture, Swarnabhoomi launched at MARG Swarnabhoomi

October:
MARG Joined Hands with the 'GREEN KALAM' Initiative

November:
Virgo Inaugurated at MARG Swarnabhoomi
MARG and MSSRF join hands for strategic knowledge connectivity partnership

December:
Four Seasons, The affordable high rise apartment launched at MARG Swarnabhoomi
MARG joined hands with Government of Karnataka to develop and operate various projects and services in agri and rural infrastructure & agri-industry domains

2012
January:
KPPL Railways has despatched the 2000"S Coal Rake on 15.01.2013 at 14.30 Hrs.

February:
MARG Swarnabhoomi signs MoU with Tecpro Energy Systems
MARG Properties Shoppe Opens its Second Outlet in Kottivakkam (OMR), Chennai

March:
MARG ProperTies bags the prestigious "Innovative Real Estate Marketing Campaign of the Year" Award
MARG Swarnabhoomi launches 'Swarnabhoomi Cityscapes' – a wide range of highly appreciable villa plots on scenic ECR

April:
MARG joins hand with Central Institute of Technology, Australia
MARG bagged the prestigious "Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility"

May:
MARG ProperTies launches Pushkara, The Lake View Homes on OMR
MARG signs MoU with Malaysian based Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

June:
Green Kalam initiative powered by MARG successfully completes 1 million saplings across Tamil Nadu

July:
MARG bags the prestigious MMA award for managerial excellence 2012

August:
MARG Karaikal Port bags 'Innovative Port of the Year' award

September:
MARG recognized as the Second Fastest Growing Construction Company (Medium Category) as per the Construction World Annual 2012 study

October:
MARG Karaikal Port Bags the 'BEST PROJECT' Award at the Prestigious D&B – Axis Bank Infra Awards 2012

December:
Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music(SAM) Piano faculty MANUEL VALERA nominated for a Grammy Award