Media & Press Kit
Official resources for journalists, media organisations, and press
Quick Reference Facts
- Full Name
- Sushil Kumar Mohta
- Nationality
- Indian
- Community
- Marwari (Agarwal)
- Place of Origin
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Education
- B.Com (Hons.), St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (completed at age 17)
- Company Founded
- Merlin Projects Limited, 1984 (active development from 1990)
- Current Roles
- Founder and Chairman, Merlin Group; Managing Director, Merlin Projects Ltd.
- Son
- Saket Mohta (Managing Director, Merlin Group; second generation)
- HQ
- Merlin Oxford, 22 Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata 700033
- Industry Bodies
- Founder Member, CREDAI India; President, CREDAI West Bengal; Member, SCAI; Member, GRI; FICCI; CII
- Board Roles
- Advisory Board, Dronah Foundation; Former Board Director, South City Mall (exited June 2025); Board Director, Acropolis Mall
- Group Portfolio
- Residential; Commercial Offices; IT Parks; Retail Malls; Industrial Estates; Hospitality; Townships
- Geographic Presence
- Kolkata; Pune; Chennai; Ahmedabad; Raipur; Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Major Projects
- WTC Kolkata (NDITA, Salt Lake Sector V); South City Mall (sold to Blackstone, Rs. 3,250 Cr, June 2025); Acropolis Mall; Elementa (Pune); Elementa 2.0 (MIVAN tech 2025); Fashion TV Residence (Feb 2025); 50+ complexes; 150+ bungalows
- Group Mission
- A Home for Every Indian
- Landmark Deal
- South City Mall → Blackstone, Rs. 3,250 crore (June 2025), largest Kolkata real estate deal ever
- Company Status
- Privately held; unlisted; organic growth through internal accruals
Official Links
Photo & Content Usage Guidelines
- Attribution Required
- Credit “Merlin Group” or “merlinprojects.com” as appropriate. Include source links when publishing online.
- Permitted Uses
- Editorial, educational, and factual reporting. No alteration beyond standard cropping and color correction.
- Prohibited Uses
- Commercial advertising, endorsement, political campaign material, or misleading use.
- Factual Accuracy
- Ensure all statements and claims are properly attributed to verified sources. Contact the Merlin Group for clarification of official positions.
Media Inquiries
For interview requests, project media credentials, and press enquiries, please contact the Merlin Group via merlinprojects.com.
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