According to Lou Armstrong, CEO, Mani Square Limited, there are 21 new shops in the mall that have no other outlets in Kolkata. In collaboration with Friends 91.9 FM, the mall has also established its own radio station. Mani Square is built over an area of 700,000 sq ft with 150 retail shops and a parking space for 1,500 vehicles.

Created by Design International, Toronto, the project value of the mall is Rs 520 crore that has exceeded its initial budget by 20 per cent.

“The launch, which was earlier expected to be in December 2007, got delayed as it took more time to convince the municipal authorities over the complicated structure of the IMX theatre, said Subesh Ray, marketing head, Mani Square.