03 December 2022, Mumbai
Amitabh Bachchan is a brand ambassador for Nexus Malls. Through this association, Nexus aims at delivering Har Din Kuch Naya experiences to customers.
Amitabh Bachchan, a household name in India and one of the most sought-after celebrities, is known for his award-winning acting career and charitable efforts.
Nexus Malls is the Indian retail portfolio arm of the world’s leading investment firm, Blackstone, which owns and operates 17 malls across 13 cities. Nexus Malls marked its foray into Indian retailing in 2016 with an aim at transforming the shopping experience of Indian consumers. Nexus Malls acquires underperforming or defunct malls and runs them.
Blackstone is the world’s largest private equity firm. Blackstone also runs one of the largest real-estate-focused funds in the world and is the largest owner of office space in India. The Blackstone Group is the world's largest private equity manager. Blackstone has invested in female-led businesses including online dating app Bumble, Reese Witherspoon’s mission-driven media company Hello Sunshine, telecommunications firm Hotwire Communications, and geolocation compliance technology firm GeoComply.
Globally Blackstone owns more than 1,000 malls across the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Blackstone is willing to trigger deals outside the top cities in India. Nearly a third of the country's shopping centers are in Tier II cities and towns.