Despite some existing debate surrounding the efficacy of malls in India, over the last five years commercial design specialists, Bentel Associates International (BAI) has established a significant footprint in the Indian commercial built environment

The mixed-use development at Bedford Square has been the vision of developers Raymond and Budwa Abrosie of Bedford Square Properties (Pty) Ltd for many years.

Shopping malls are a relatively new phenomenon in India. A decade ago, there was not a single shopping mall in the country.