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Judging Panel
Anshu Sarin
Chief Executive Officer
91 Springboard
http://www.91springboard.com
+91 11 39595578
New Delhi | India
91springboard is a vibrant coworking community of freelancers, startups and established small to large businesses. We are dedicated to making your work-life easy and fun while playing an integral role in helping your organization grow. Members of 91springboard get access to a coworking space with 24X7 office-infrastructure support, key service providers, knowledge sharing & collaboration, networking and of course, a free-spirited culture that breeds innovation!
Gautam Chatterjee
Former Chairman
MahaRERA
Kunaal Shah
Partner
Trilegal
http://www.trilegal.com/
+91 22 4079 1000
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Trilegal is one of the leading law firms in India, providing innovative and quality legal services across the spectrum of corporate law. With over 400 lawyers spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai, the Firm consistently advises many of the world’s leading corporations, financial institutions, and fund houses on their complex and first-to-market transactions. Trilegal has been recognised as the ‘Law Firm of the Decade’ at the RSG Grow India Awards.
Manisha Natarajan
Journalist
NDTV
Mili Majumdar
Managing Director
Green Building Council India
Mrunalini Neelamraju
Chief Operating Officer
The Machani Group
Bengaluru | Karnataka | India
With a rich heritage of nearly 80 years, It is among India’s most revered family businesses inspired by Machani Somappa, one of the first Padma Shri recipients for his historic contributions to society.Rooted in unwavering values, the Group’s endeavours range from manufacturing and technology to design, philanthropy, and real estate. Steeped in the tradition of Technology, Engineering, and Design practised as sacred living truths, these three principles are deeply ingrained in every venture. The Group’s innate dedication towards the greater good, incessant innovation, and exemplary leadership forms the bedrock on which its legacy stands.
Rajat Rastogi
CEO West and CEO Commercial Business Pan India
Puravankara
http://www.puravankara.com
+919810400447
Bangalore | Karnataka | India
Real estate brand in both residential and commercial segments.
Rao Munukutla
CEO & Executive Director - BACL
BACL
http://www.bengaluruairport.com
+ 91 (80) 6678 2141
Bangalore | Karnataka | India
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport), named after founder of the City – Hiriya Kempegowda – has the unique distinction of being the first Greenfield Airport in India, established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Sharad Mittal
Founder & CEO
Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Founder, Sharad Mittal, was instrumental in building real estate business at Motial Oswal Real Estate from the ground up to an investment AUM of INR 7,300 Cr. Prior to Motial Oswal Real Estate, he worked with leading financial institutions ICICI Prudential AMC, ICICI Bank, ASK and First Rand Bank. He is also a member of various leading industry bodies and forums and widely known for his thought leadership across the industry.
Founding team has 100+ years of experience in real estate investment management with leading institutions.
We are committed to deliver for investors by investing in residential real estate development in top 8 cities in India.
Shridhar Narayan
CEO - Hiranandani Group, Real Estate & Infrastructure Business
Hiranandani Group
http://www.hiranandani.com
+91 22 25 76 36 00 / 6868
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Hiranandani Group has been one of the most premium real estate developer in India with more than 40 years of experience in this business. Since its inception in 1978, trust of the people in Hiranandani Group has been the foundation for our success and their unwavering faith motivates us to serve even more. Thousands of families who have created a future with us, will testify for the value that we have added in their lives.
Sunil Pareek
Executive Director
Assetz Property Group
http://www.assetzproperty.com
+91 80 4667 4000
Bangalore | Karnataka | India
Assetz Property Group (APG) is a multi-faceted real estate development company with Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Fund Management Businesses.
Anshu Sarin
Chief Executive Officer91 Springboard
India
A result-oriented senior management professional with extensive experience in setting strategic direction and commercial operations in Aviation and Hospitality industries, including handling responsibilities of driving revenue streams, crisis management and operational excellence. Additionally is a member of Young Presidents Organisation (YPO).
I have recently concluded a successful turn-around and strategic sale of Berggruen Hotels (Keys Hotels) to the domestic mid-market leader, Lemon Tree Hotels. Keen to augment my on-site learning with academic insights, have concluded a course on Digital Transformation of Businesses from Singapore Management University in the top cohort.
G. Hari Babu
PresidentNAREDCO: National Real Estate Development Council
India
Gautam Chatterjee
Former ChairmanMahaRERA
India
Kunaal Shah
PartnerTrilegal
India
Kunaal Shah is a Partner at Trilegal and part of the real estate and general corporate practice group. As a part of his practice, Kunaal regularly advises real estate clients in relation to real estate development projects, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, finance transactions and general advice. He regularly advises many of the largest international real estate developers, Indian real estate developers and funds on their investments, including structuring, managing title diligences, drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents.
He also has experience in high value complex litigation involving offshore and domestic loans, offshore and domestic bonds, debt restructuring and insolvency.
Manisha Natarajan
JournalistNDTV
India
Manisha Natarajan is a noted journalist in Real Estate & Urban Development, and Personal Finance. She currently hosts the prime-time show – “The Urban Agenda” on NDTV 24×7. Manisha is best known for several of her prime-time shows – ‘The Property Show’, ‘Let’s Talk Money’ on NDTV, and ‘Urban Reality’ and ‘The Real Deal’ on CNBC-TV18.
Her connect with viewers comes from her well-researched editorial content which maps real estate trends, urban transformation & sustainable built environment, through the lens of policy & investments.
Manisha learnt the ropes of television journalism, as a reporter for BBC World programs – ‘Moneywise’ & ‘India Business Report’. She has anchored over 2,000 hours of live business news, including key events such
Mili Majumdar
Managing DirectorGreen Building Council India
India
Mrunalini Neelamraju
Chief Operating OfficerThe Machani Group
India
An esteemed AA School London alumna, I hold a master's in architecture & urbanism. With 18+ years’ expertise, my portfolio excels in commercial & retail districts, including entrepreneurship in India & UK industries.
My impactful journey at Callison RTKL underscores my exemplary capabilities of project management & nurturing valuable industry relationships. I have worked on globally acclaimed projects, including the Icon Mall, London, a visionary retail & entertainment district.
As Machani Group's COO, I orchestrate teams across architecture, design, operations & strategy. My role extends to optimizing management processes & business strategy. My distinction lies in holistic leadership while embodying the values of the company.
Rajat Rastogi
CEO West and CEO Commercial Business Pan IndiaPuravankara
India
Rajat is a MBA with 20+ years of professional experience with MNC banks like Citi & Deutsche and Real Estate corporates like Lodha Group & Runwal. With extensive experience in fields like Finance, Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing and Design Planning, he has managed to launch many business verticals profitably across the banking and real estate segments. Currently working as CEO West and Commercial Business – Pan India in Puravankara, his key role is to build Puravankara into a major real estate player both in the West Region as well as Commercial Business in India. He is based out of Mumbai where he lives with his wife and two beautiful kids and loves playing all outdoor sports especially Lawn Tennis.
Rao Munukutla
CEO & Executive Director - BACLBACL
India
As the Chief Executive Officer, Rao Munukutla is entrusted with the responsibility of developing the Airport City for BIAL. His expertise lies in Strategic Planning, Growth Engineering, Global Alliances, Project Finance, Project Management, Construction and Business Development. In a career spanning over two and a half decades, Rao has handled leadership roles in the Infrastructure space and delivered various multi-billion-dollar projects in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Australia and Myanmar. Some of his internationally renowned projects include UOB Plaza and Suntec City in Singapore, Bintan Beach International Resort in Indonesia, MUSE SEZ in Myanmar and Springfield City in Australia.
Sharad Mittal
Founder & CEOArnya RealEstates Fund Advisors
India
Sharad Mittal leads and manages RE funds at Motilal Oswal Real Estate (MORE). Sharad has over 16 years of experience in RE investing and fund raising. He joined MORE in 2013, spearheading the firm's real estate fund business and has been instrumental in rebuilding and scaling up the MORE business from an AUM of Rs 200 Cr to Rs 2,000 Cr in the last 3 years. Prior, Sharad was with ICICI Prudential AMC where he was VP (RE Investments), leading the commercial rental office fund and mezzanine fund. He also led the fund raising initiative, raising Rs 1,300 Cr across two funds. He has also worked with ASK Property Investment Advisors and ICICI Bank. Sharad is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Delhi University.
Shridhar Narayan
CEO - Hiranandani Group, Real Estate & Infrastructure BusinessHiranandani Group
India
As the CEO - Hiranandani Group Real Estate & Infrastructure Business, he drives the Business Strategy & Re-engineering, Operations,Investments/Divestments & M & A. across business verticals of Real estate, Infrastructure/Utilities, Industrial & Logistics parks. He is also associated with Pegasus Fininvest Advisory Pvt. Ltd. Prior to Hiranandani Group, He was the Group director & CEO of a large entity operating in the Hospitality and Real estate sector. He was also the Group CFO of “Future Capital Holdings Ltd.” He was the CFO for “Britannia Industries Ltd.”. He has had a long stint of 7 years with “Coca-Cola India” as Vice-President Finance and as a board member at the bottling company “Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd.
Sunil Pareek
Executive DirectorAssetz Property Group
India
Sunil spearheads overall growth strategy of the business and is an integral part of the core leadership and a partner of Assetz Property Group. Oversees land acquisitions, fundraise and project monitoring. While he controls and manages project/investments’ life cycle, he also provides strategic inputs and support at corporate level and plays critical role in business performance.
Which are the categories?
Architectural Highlight of the Year
Build-to-Rent (BTR) Project of the Year
Commercial Project of the Year
CSR Initiative of the Year
Data Centre Project of the Year
Fundraising of the Year
Hospitality Project of the Year
Industrial & Logistics Project of the Year
Inspiring Female Leader of the Year
Institutional Investor of the Year
Flexible Workspace Project of the Year
Person of the Year
Proptech of the Year
Real Estate Destination of the Year
Repurposing Project of the Year
Residential Project of the Year
Retail Project of the Year
Sustainability Highlight of the Year
Transaction of the Year
Developer of the Year
Register your project
To compete in the GRI Awards India 2025, please provide your details, choose a category and send the project details in the form below.
How does the GRI India Awards 2025 work?
Who can participate?
Any company operating in the Indian real estate market may submit eligible projects, transactions, or initiatives according to the criteria defined for each category. The GRI Club reserves the right to disqualify any submission that fails to meet these criteria.
Is there a limit to how many projects a company can submit?
No. Companies may submit as many projects as they wish, provided that each one meets the eligibility requirements.
What is the submission deadline?
The final deadline to submit projects is July 15th, 2025. Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Projects must:
- Be located in India;
- Be delivered or have at least one phase scheduled for delivery by December 2025;
- Comply with the specific requirements of the chosen category.
What if a category receives few entries?
If a category receives fewer than three eligible entries, it may be cancelled. In such cases, participants may:
- Transfer their project to another eligible category, or
- Request a full refund of the submission fee.
Who evaluates the projects?
An independent judging panel made up of industry professionals, academics, and association leaders will evaluate the submissions. No judge may vote in a category where a conflict of interest exists. In addition to expert evaluation, there will be an online public vote equivalent to one judge’s vote. In case of a tie, GRI Club will cast the deciding vote.
When will the results be announced?
- Finalists announced: August 22
- Public voting: August 22 to September 10
- Awards Ceremony: October 9, 2025 - Mumbai
Can finalists compete in the global awards?
Yes. All Indian winners will be automatically considered as finalists for the GRI Global Awards 2025, taking place on November 5th in Abu Dhabi, offering broader recognition and international exposure.
Need assistance?
For any questions or technical issues during the submission process, contact us at: [email protected]
Awards Steps
Project Submissions
22/05 - 31/07
Evaluation of Projects by Judging Panel
01/08 - 20/08
Announcement of Finalists
22/08
Public Voting Period
22/08 - 10/09
Organizing Committee Preparation
11/09 - 25/09
Announcement of Top 3
30/09
Awards Ceremony
09/10
22/05 - 31/07
Project Submissions
01/08 - 20/08
Evaluation of Projects by Judging Panel
22/08
Announcement of Finalists
22/08 - 10/09
Public Voting Period
11/09 - 25/09
Organizing Committee Preparation
30/09
Announcement of Top 3
09/10
Awards Ceremony
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Knowledge Partner
Institute Partner
Sectoral Partner
http://www.trilegal.com/
+91 22 4079 1000
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Trilegal is one of the leading law firms in India, providing innovative and quality legal services across the spectrum of corporate law. With over 400 lawyers spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram and Mumbai, the Firm consistently advises many of the world’s leading corporations, financial institutions, and fund houses on their complex and first-to-market transactions. Trilegal has been recognised as the ‘Law Firm of the Decade’ at the RSG Grow India Awards.
http://www.aliensgroup.in/
9810400447
Hyderabad | India
Aliens Group is an ever-growing organisation and pioneers of Intelligent living by creating sustainable communities with innovative designs.We have designed and developed multiple projects to world-class standards in South India.
https://www.nuvama.com/
+91 99000 96549
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Nuvama Asset Management offers client aligned alternative
investment solutions centred on three primary business verticals: private markets, listed markets and real assets (soon to be Launched) in the form of portfolio management services and alternative investment funds. NAM manages an AuM of ~5,800 Cr. across ~6000+ clients with a primary focus on Alternatives. Our flagship offering under the Private Markets vertical, the Nuvama Crossover Opportunities Series of funds, is focused on the late-stage private equity space pioneered by this strategy in India in Nov’17. A venture debt has also been launched under the same vertical.
Nuvama asset management carries the legacy of a reputed global name – PAG & the India expert: Edelweiss. PAG is a Hong Kong based asset manager with a ~$50 bn AUM and a focus on Private equity, real estate and hedge funds. PAG owns 56% stake & Edelweiss owns 14% stake in Nuvama Group as on Aug’23.
http://www.sugee.co.in/
+91 22-24993333
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Sugee,a reputed developer in the premium & affordable residential RE across Mumbai with over 5 mn sft of completed & ongoing development. Popularly known for its high quality construction,on-time delivery & transparency across all re-development processes
http://www.jll.com/en-in
+91 22 71495900
New Delhi | Maharashtra | India
JLL India is a leading professional real estate services firm with a 25-year presence in India. Operating across 10 cities with over 17,000 employees, the firm provides comprehensive services including leasing, capital markets, facility management, project management, property management, and consulting to diverse clients. JLL India is recognized for its expertise in delivering end-to-end real estate solutions, sustainability initiatives, and technological innovation in the real estate sector.
http://www.khaitanco.com/
+91 22 6636 5000
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and recognised full service law firms.
Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).
The Firm has a strength of more than 850+ fee earners including 220 partners and directors in its offices. In addition to the fee-earners, Khaitan & Co and has over 1000 employees working for it.
https://mangoadvisors.com/
+91 22 6195 5100
Mumbai | Maharashtra | India
Mango Advisors is an Investment Banking firm focussed on Real Estate Sector, providing a wide range of services including consulting, syndication and M&A advisory.
Formed by senior erstwhile bankers with extensive knowledge and experience of financing, fund raising and investments advisory.
Team has combined experience of over 5 decades in Real Estate financing and have executed transactions worth over ~INR 20,000 crores across key markets.
http://www.tatvalegal.com
+91 40 4468 0000-04
Hyderabad | India
Tatva Legal, a full service law firm having its offices across India in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurgaon and Chennai. Firm areas of expertise include private equity and mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, corporate advisory & Real Estate.
http://www.welspunone.com/
+91 22 2490 8000
Mumbai | India
Welspun One logistics Parks (WOLP) is an industrial real estate platform, that seeks to provide an integrated investment, asset, and development management solution focused on the logistics & warehousing sector in India.
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