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Beyond the Metros - India’s next real estate super cycle has already begun
For two decades, Indian real estate was essentially a six-city story. Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai. The rest of the country, home to over a billion people was treated as an afterthought. It was like a spillover market or a consolation prize for developers who couldn’t crack the metros. That mental model is now obsolete, and the investors who are still operating from it are going to miss one of the most significant wealth-creation opportunities in Ind
Jun 124 min read


Technology integration across the real estate value chain
Over the last decade, I have had many conversations with developers, investors, and industry professionals about the role of technology in real estate. For a long time, the response was lukewarm at best. The sentiment was – yes, technology is useful, but real estate runs on relationships, on trust, on ground-level knowledge that no platform can replicate. That view is changing, and changing fast. What I find most interesting is that technology is no longer entering real estat
May 83 min read


Transformation of our education landscape
Every year, as board exam results roll in, I find myself both amazed and curious. Today, it’s not unusual to see students scoring 95%,...
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Legacy vs. Disruption: What Will Shape the Future of Indian Real Estate?
Every time I speak to people in the real estate ecosystem – developers, investors, or even homebuyers; the same theme comes up: how much...
Aug 29, 20252 min read


AI in RealTech & Fintech: A Mirror or a Map to Something Better?
Every few years, a new wave of technology promises to “transform everything.” But generative AI feels different; not because of what it...
May 14, 20252 min read


Residential Green Buildings and its Impact
Since the last few years, everyone seems to be talking about green buildings. Initially, it felt like an abstract concept, a nice-to-have...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


The Art of Decision Making – Clarity under Chaos
Haven’t we experienced this before when we were working on a crucial deal or trying to crack a new client that could redefine our...
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Opportunities in the Logistics Space: The Role of BharatTradeNet (BTN)
The establishment of BharatTradeNet (BTN) and the government's commitment to modernizing infrastructure to support exports are creating...
Apr 3, 20251 min read


India’s Real Estate Landscape: Institutional Growth & Emerging Opportunities
I had the privilege of participating in a roundtable hosted by Private Equity Real Estate, where we discussed the robust growth prospects...
Apr 3, 20252 min read


The Mentor vs. The Manager: The Role of a Good Leader
We read countless articles, attend leadership seminars, and listen to experts talk about what makes a great leader. Yet, when it comes to...
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Vertical Farming on Facades: The Future of Urban Agriculture and Real Estate
We travel to so many different countries and there are always some key takeaways from each of them that stay with us for a long time. A...
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Warehousing Woes and Data Centres
Lately, I’ve come across several articles talking about the challenges around warehousing, zoning, and how we are using land—especially...
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Art FSI: Redefining Urban Spaces
Haven’t we imagined a city where the skyline blends seamlessly, where boundary walls are replaced by open greens, and where art,...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


From Resilience to Reinvention
The world is changing very fast and so is the logistics and warehousing sector, which was valued at USD 13.5 trillion in 2023 and is...
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Impact of Infrastructure on Real Estate
Being in the real estate sector for over two decades, I have seen several highs and lows; however, right now these are very interesting...
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Building the Future: India's Sports Infrastructure and its Global Aspirations
All eyes were on the recently concluded Olympics in Paris, with India's athletes making headlines, not just for their performances but...
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Impact of RERA on stakeholders
When RERA was implemented in 2016, there was a mixed reaction across stakeholders but largely everyone was happy, especially customers...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Urban Villages in Contemporary India
Today road trips have become a common phenomenon in India especially with the connectivity and infrastructure. Expressways across the...
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Power of Collective Success
Today every organization, corporate trainer, motivational speaker talks about the power of collaboration. Individual talent is undeniably...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Alternate Real Estate Investments
When it comes to investments, stock markets always dominate conversations. While over the past few decades, individuals have been well...
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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