SMS Integrated Facility Services (SMS IFS) Private Limited, a Samara Capital company and one of India's leading integrated facilities management firms, has signed a Business Transfer Agreement with Awfis Space Solutions Limited (Awfis). As part of this agreement, SMS IFS will acquire Awfis' facility management division, Awfis Care, marking a significant milestone in SMS IFS’s growth strategy in the Indian facility services market.
SMS IFS manages over 5,000 sites for more than 500 clients across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities in India, employing over 21,000 personnel. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including soft services, technical and managed services, and sustainability consulting, designed to optimise facility operations for property owners, operators, and occupants.
The acquisition of Awfis Care, which serves 2,500 clients and operates 175+ centres across 17 cities, adds over 3,000 skilled professionals to SMS IFS, significantly enhancing its operational capabilities. Awfis Care’s operations are certified under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and service.
Tarun Ramrakhiani, CEO of SMS IFS, highlighted the strategic importance of this acquisition, particularly in the growing flexible office space sector. "The addition of over 3,000 skilled professionals from Awfis Care will significantly enhance our operational capabilities and broaden our footprint in the Indian office space market," said Ramrakhiani. "We are eager to support Awfis by delivering value across their pan-India centres through best-in-class manpower, supported by a digital backbone that ensures operational excellence, resource efficiency, and sustainability."
Anchit Gupta, Managing Director of Samara Capital, echoed this sentiment, stating, "In the past three years, SMS IFS has evolved from being a manpower provider to an integrated platform that drives facility outcomes. We have built distinctive capabilities in people management, digital operations, and facility cost optimisation, all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance."
The SMS IFS team responsible for leading the acquisition included Ajay Agrawal (CFO), Praful Gupta (Business Development), and Jayesh Gharat (Central Operations). On the legal front, Stratage Law Partners acted as the legal counsel for SMS IFS, bringing commercial acumen, innovation, and a deal closure approach to the transaction. The legal team was led by Bhavin Gada (Senior Partner) and Mehak Gupta (Associate Partner).
Awfis, a publicly listed company known for its flexible workspace solutions across various sectors in India, provides operational efficiency through its facility management division, Awfis Care. With a presence in 17 cities and 175+ centres, Awfis has established itself as a key player in the flexible workspace industry, serving clients from diverse industries with scalable workspace solutions.
This acquisition represents a strategic step for SMS IFS as it strengthens its capabilities in India’s fast-growing facility services and flexible office space sectors.
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