Commercial Leasing
Sumadhura plans to lease 20,000 sq ft to Iron Hill Brewery at Capitol Towers, Whitefield
Sumadhura Group plans to lease about 20,000 sq ft of retail space to Iron Hill Brewery at Sumadhura Capitol Towers, its commercial development in Whitefield, East Bengaluru. The announcement, dated 28 October 2026, also said that café chain Yummy Bee has already leased 3,700 sq ft in the same building.
| Developer | Sumadhura Group, Bengaluru-headquartered |
|---|---|
| Project | Sumadhura Capitol Towers, Hope Farm Junction, Whitefield, East Bengaluru |
| Proposed lease | About 20,000 sq ft retail space to Iron Hill Brewery (plan, not yet signed as a completed lease) |
| Completed lease | 3,700 sq ft to Yummy Bee, a café chain |
| Expected opening of Iron Hill Brewery | Before the end of 2026, according to the announcement |
| Announcement date | 28 October 2026 |
| Official quoted | Madhusudhan G, chairman and managing director, Sumadhura Group |
| Project scale | 8.67 acres with 1.5 million sq ft leasable area, as described by the developer |
What was announced
Sumadhura Group said it plans to lease 20,000 sq ft of retail space to Iron Hill Brewery at Sumadhura Capitol Towers in Whitefield. The developer described Iron Hill as a globally recognised microbrewery and said it is expected to begin operating at the development before the end of 2026.
In the same announcement, the developer said Capitol Towers has leased 3,700 sq ft of retail space to Yummy Bee, a café chain known for gluten-free and sugar-free offerings. The Iron Hill lease is described as a plan, while the Yummy Bee lease is described as completed.
Who is involved
Sumadhura Group is a Bengaluru-headquartered developer led by Madhusudhan G, chairman and managing director. In the announcement, he said the aim is to bring business, dining and social experiences into one cohesive commercial ecosystem that adds value to the everyday workplace.
The developer has not named an independent commentator on the two leases, and the announcement relies on its own statements.
The project
Sumadhura Capitol Towers is a commercial project at Hope Farm Junction, Whitefield. It is separate from the residential Sumadhura Capitol Residences nearby. The developer describes the project as spanning 8.67 acres with a leasable area of 1.5 million sq ft, designed by Morphogenesis, and holding a Grade A+ office rating and USGBC LEED Gold certification.
Earlier reports from August 2025 said Sumadhura had invested Rs 1,000 crore in the project and leased out five lakh sq ft to office and retail tenants, with the leases expected to generate Rs 50 crore in annual revenue. Earlier office occupiers named in property press include First Brand Group, Terex India and Saiharmony Solutions India. Retail tenants include Blue Tokai, Sinonna & Mad Doh, The Harvest Salad, Thyme & Whisk, Belancia and Klay.
How the developer frames the leases
The developer says the two new food and beverage leases strengthen the building's curated dining line-up and complement its existing restaurants and cafés. It ties the mix to an integrated commercial environment that combines office space with culinary, leisure and lifestyle options, and says this is meant to improve employee well-being and serve residents and professionals across Whitefield.
The name Iron Hill is also used by a separate US craft-beer and restaurant chain, which closed all its locations in September 2025 and reopened under new management in April 2026. The Bengaluru announcement does not identify any link between the two businesses.
Location and transport context
Whitefield is an established IT and office corridor in East Bengaluru. The Whitefield (Kadugodi) metro station on the Purple Line opened on 26 March 2023. The full Purple Line, from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta, was open to the public by 9 October 2023.
The developer also cites demand figures from a 2025 release, including a 12 percent rise in office space demand compared with the first quarter, and a 27 percent share of leasing activity for Bengaluru in the second quarter. These figures are the developer's own and have not been independently checked.
What it means for buyers and investors
This is a commercial leasing story. It does not involve a home sale. Residential buyers in the area are not directly affected by the lease itself.
For investors, the announcement gives the developer's plan and the completed Yummy Bee lease, but no rent, yield or lease term for either deal.
Group plans and what comes next
In September 2026, Sumadhura Group announced a plan to invest about Rs 17,000 crore by March 2030 and to launch around 45 million sq ft of projects across its cities. The developer said about 85 percent of the land needed for that launch pipeline is already under its control.
- Iron Hill Brewery is expected to start operating at Capitol Towers before the end of 2026.
- Sumadhura Capitol Residences, the adjacent residential project, has a possession date of December 2027, according to the developer's project page.
- The Rs 17,000 crore plan and the 45 million sq ft pipeline are long-term targets and depend on future approvals and execution.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Iron Hill Brewery lease signed?
The announcement describes the Iron Hill lease as a plan to lease about 20,000 sq ft. The Yummy Bee lease of 3,700 sq ft is described as already completed.
When is Iron Hill Brewery expected to open in Whitefield?
The developer says the brewery is expected to begin operating at Capitol Towers before the end of 2026.
Where is Sumadhura Capitol Towers?
It is at Hope Farm Junction in Whitefield, East Bengaluru.
Does this news affect people buying homes?
The lease is for commercial retail space. It does not involve a residential sale. The developer's adjacent residential project, Sumadhura Capitol Residences, is a separate project.
Who announced the leases?
The announcement was made by Sumadhura Group. Madhusudhan G, its chairman and managing director, is quoted on the company's vision for the commercial campus.