Arshdeep has 25 years of experience in Business Management. He has held strategic roles in various companies across industries such as RE, Telecom/Infrastructure & Insurance. Before, he played key roles with Bharti Enterprises, Max New York Life, Punj Lloyd & Colliers International. In 2004 Arshdeep joined RMZ and plays a key role in defining and implementing the strategic vision of the group. He has led various capital-raising and partnership initiatives with top PE & SWF. He has been instrumental in raising over USD 1 billion of foreign direct investment from these global investors. Additionally, he represents the RE industry during dialogues with governmental bodies with regard to the policies related to REIT and SEZ development.

Mohit Malhotra(Ex MD & CEO of Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL)) is the Founder and CEO of NeoLiv- India’s foremost integrated residential platform that includes a fund management business as well as a development arm. This unique platform is designed to control the entire life cycle of a real estate project from financing to delivery. During his tenure at GPL, Mohit transformed the company from a relatively unknown player to market leader in 12 years (sales growth of 30x). In his 12 years, Mohit added 90 new projects with 150 Mn Sqft saleable area. In last 6 years as MD&CEO of GPL, deployed USD 1.5Bn in new deals and market cap of GPL grew by 6x to USD 6.2Bn.

As the Founder of a specialized Fund Management, Investment Banking, and Asset Management platform, Piyush brings nearly 25 years of deep expertise and leadership in the Indian Real Estate and Financial Services space. A Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant by qualification, he has held senior roles at globally respected firms such as Deloitte, Piramal Fund, and Colliers. Over the course of his career, he has led, structured, and exited real estate investments totaling over USD 2 billion, across office, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors throughout India.

Vipul is the Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd. HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd and currently manages the largest residential private equity fund in India with AUM in excess of USD 1 Bn.The fund is primarily focused on providing long term equity and mezzanine capital for development of affordable and middle-income housing in India.Vipul has cumulative experience of more than 19 years in the real estate sector across various disciplines like mortgages, developer funding and real estate equity and mezzanine investments.

Ashish has over 20 years of industry experience, with expertise in real estate PE, Lending & Investment Banking. He has ~US$2 Bn of transaction experience across asset classes & capital structures. He founded Certus Capital in Jul’18. Prior to Certus, he co-headed the RE business of global PE firm KKR, in India. Under his leadership since 2013, KKR invested over US$1Bn in various RE projects in India. Before KKR, he was Exec Dir & Head of Acquisitions for Morgan Stanley Real Estate, India. Prior to this, he worked with Kotak Investment Bank and E&Y. At Kotak, he was instrumental in establishing Kotak’s RE investment banking practice. Ashish is ISB, Hyderabad alumni and a CA.

Nihar is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at TCG Real Estate, part of a USD 10 bn private equity based diversified group with interests across sectors such as petrochemicals, lifesciences, consumer and real estate. As the CIO, he leads all of the firm’s investments across multiple strategies. Previously, he was Managing Director at MO Alternates which manages multiple real estate funds with cumulative assets of USD ~1 bn. He has a diverse experience of close to 20 years where he has invested across different asset classes through various structures such as equity, credit, mezzanine, distress and special situations. Over the last few years, Nihar has invested in over 100+ assets and has secured successful exits too.

Alok Jain is a Principal in the Real Estate Group. Since joining Blackstone, Alok has been involved in evaluating real estate investments in several property types. Before joining Blackstone in 2011, Alok worked as a Hardware Engineer with Nvidia Graphics and was involved in designing and verifying complex computer chips. Alok received Bachelors of Engineering (Hons.) from BITS-Pilani where he was awarded the BITS-Merit and BITS-Alumni scholarships. He completed his MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

Amit Kedia serves as Senior Director, Capital Markets at JLL India, bringing extensive expertise in commercial real estate and investment advisory. Based in India, he leads capital market transactions and strategic initiatives for one of the world's leading property services firms. Kedia specializes in facilitating investment deals, market analysis, and client relationship management across India's dynamic real estate sector. His role encompasses advising institutional investors, developers, and corporations on capital deployment strategies. With deep knowledge of Indian real estate markets, he has been instrumental in executing significant transactions and providing strategic guidance to clients navigating the evolving property landscape in India's major metropolitan markets.

Kaushik Desai is currently Managing Partner of WSB Partners (formerly 'Walton Street India'). He is responsible for strategic initiatives of the group and managing key relationship with investors, funds and intermediaries. He is responsible for the Debt strategy in residential real estate. He brings in substantial experience in transaction structuring and helps to evaluate new investment opportunities. Prior to joining WSB, he was with Deutsche Bank, Edelweiss Capital and Dawnay Day AV Group. Kaushik is a Chartered Accountant and a Company Secretary and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Mumbai.

~20 years of real estate private equity investment management experience with global funds active in India, across asset classes -industrial, logistics, data centres, office, residential and retail. Raised and deployed $1Bn+, saw entire fund cycles from fund raise to exits. Acquired assets across 10 cities of 1000+ acres, and successfully sold portfolios at 1.5-2.5x Eq.M. Specialise in greenfield land acquisitions, forming joint ventures, raising equity from sovereign/insurance LPs. MBA (Finance), MRICS - Charter in Property Valuations. Alumnus of Chicago Booth School of Business. Seed investor (personal capacity) in retail, media and food ventures.

Mr. Upadhyaya is a Managing Director based in Mumbai. Mr. Upadhyaya joined Cerberus in 2019 and has 15 years of investment experience in India. Prior to joining Cerberus in 2019, Mr. Upadhyaya was at Apollo Global Management’s India business (AION) for three years, where he pursued investments in high-yield and distressed credit as well as value-oriented buyouts. He previously worked at ADV Partners, an Asian private equity firm, and began his career in 2008 in the Special Situations Group at ICICI Bank.

Yash has 15+ years of overall experience, with 13 years in real estate investing & asset management, during which he worked on transactions of over USD 600MM. Prior to joining Welspun One, Yash was Principal at Proprium Capital Partners, with an AUM of c.USD 2BN (set up in 2013, as a result of restructuring in “MSREI” - Morgan Stanley’s RE Investment platform), where he was actively involved in setting up the India office, & was responsible for the asset management of the MSREI SSF III India portfolio and sourcing & execution of new deals. He holds a PG diploma in Business Administration from the Welingkar, Mumbai, and a B.Engg (Electronics & Telecommunications) from Mumbai University.

Prateek Jain serves as Senior Director of Capital Markets at JLL India, where he leads strategic real estate investment initiatives across the Indian market. With extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, debt advisory, and capital structuring, he specializes in facilitating complex deals for institutional investors and corporate clients. At JLL, Prateek focuses on market analysis, investor relations, and developing innovative financing solutions for major real estate projects. His expertise spans office, retail, and mixed-use developments, making him a key figure in India's evolving commercial real estate landscape. He plays a crucial role in connecting international capital with domestic real estate opportunities.

Shobhit Agarwal, MD & CEO of ANAROCK Capital Advisors, is a visionary entrepreneur and one of the prominent faces in the Indian real estate market. With a profound experience of over 22 years in real estate investments, he has been instrumental in leveraging Indian RE to the global Capital Market platform. At ANAROCK Capital, he steers the strategic direction for RE Investment Banking Advisory through various investment verticals to serve the best interest of his clients. His in-depth knowledge coupled with his long-standing relationships with developers & capital providers has resulted in multi-billion dollar deals. In his past role, he had a successful 17-year stint at JLL India where he led the Capital Markets division with aplomb.

Mayank holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance and International Business from Indiana University, Bloomington. He spent years working as an Investment Banking and Private Equity Investment Professional in New York and Mumbai with the likes of UBS Investment Bank and Everstone Capital. Shortly after returning to India, he discovered gaps and opportunities in the real estate market and began his development career with The Phoenix Mills Ltd. in 2011. He founded MAIA Estates in 2016. - Planned over 7.3 million sq. ft. across 9 projects - Delivered over 1.5 million sq. ft. - 1.4 million sq. ft. under construction. - Developments across Bangalore, Chennai and Pune

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.

More than 18 years in Banking and Financial Services with rich experience of having built a business around Banking services for the Real-Estate industry. Rich Experience and strong relationships across all key markets.

Sandeep Kotak serves as Managing Director & CEO of Mango Advisors, a leading financial services firm in India. With extensive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic advisory services, he has successfully guided numerous clients through complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising initiatives. Under his leadership, Mango Advisors has established itself as a trusted partner for mid-market companies seeking growth capital and strategic solutions. Kotak's expertise spans across various sectors, and he is recognized for his deep understanding of Indian capital markets and his ability to structure innovative financial solutions that drive business growth and value creation.

As a key stakeholder and Director of Assetz, Sunil Pareek spearheads overall growth strategy of the business and is an integral part of the core leadership. Leads land acquisitions, fundraise, ESG/CSR and project monitoring. A tech and sustainability enthusiast, he manages and supports project life cycle and jointly along with other stakeholders plays critical role in business growth and performance.

Girish Singhi is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Welspun One He has over 15 years of real estate investment management experience. He holds an M.B.A. (Finance) from FMS, Delhi and B.E. from NSIT (Delhi University).

Nihar is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at TCG Real Estate, part of a USD 10 bn private equity based diversified group with interests across sectors such as petrochemicals, lifesciences, consumer and real estate. As the CIO, he leads all of the firm’s investments across multiple strategies. Previously, he was Managing Director at MO Alternates which manages multiple real estate funds with cumulative assets of USD ~1 bn. He has a diverse experience of close to 20 years where he has invested across different asset classes through various structures such as equity, credit, mezzanine, distress and special situations. Over the last few years, Nihar has invested in over 100+ assets and has secured successful exits too.

Nishant Kabra serves as Head of Capital Markets for West & North India at JLL, a leading global commercial real estate services firm. Based in India, he oversees capital markets operations across key regional markets, leveraging extensive expertise in real estate investment, transactions, and market analysis. In his senior leadership role at JLL India, Kabra drives strategic initiatives in capital raising, asset disposition, and investment advisory services. His professional focus encompasses commercial real estate financing, investor relations, and market development across India's dynamic property sectors. Kabra brings deep industry knowledge to guide clients through complex real estate transactions and capital market opportunities in the Indian commercial real estate landscape.

R.K. Narayan serves as President – Strategy & Business Development at Horizon Industrial Parks. With over 27 years of experience, he is crucial to Horizon's growth by facilitating expansion through partnerships, acquisitions, and maximizing ROI. Prior to his current role, R.K. Narayan was the COO at All Cargo Logistics & Industrial Parks and held positions with private equity and investment banking teams at JM Financial and the Macquarie group. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Mesra, Ranchi. He also contributes as a member of the Board of Governors of IIM Trichy. His expertise drives the company's strategic growth and sustainable development initiatives.

Rahul Parikh is the Head of Treasury at Embassy REIT. He joined Embassy REIT in July 2021 and is responsible for managing the capital structure, fund raising, liquidity, and investments of the REIT. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, and capital markets across various sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and financial services. Rahul holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Certified Public Accountant from state of Colorado, US and a graduate of executive general management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru

Samira Lalani is a Partner at Trilegal, one of India's leading full-service law firms. She brings extensive expertise in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and cross-border transactions. Based in India, Samira has played a key role in advising multinational corporations and domestic clients on complex legal matters. Her practice encompasses regulatory compliance, joint ventures, and strategic investments across various sectors. At Trilegal, she is recognized for her deep understanding of Indian business law and her ability to navigate sophisticated commercial transactions. Samira's expertise and leadership have made her a trusted advisor to clients seeking legal counsel in India's dynamic business environment.

Amit Goenka is CEO of Nisus Finance (NiFCO), which manages a USD 30 mn RE debt fund portfolio. He is one of India’s leading experts on RE and Infrastructure, appearing in media, industry and focus events. He was the Founder MD & CEO of Essel Finance (ZEE Group) managing AIF RE debt funds, PMS and offshore fund. As National Director- Investments for Knight Frank he transacted over USD 250 mn of real estate in 3 years covering land, residential, office and hotels. He structured NCDs, private equity and debt deals of ~USD 200 mn. He set up and led India’s first USD 50 mil. Office yield fund (REIT). Amit has also worked with Ernst & Young, Aditya Birla Group and Investment Dar (Kuwait/Dubai). Amit holds a BE, MBA, MFM & MRICS.

Abdul Kader Suriya serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at SBI Ventures Limited, where he is instrumental in overseeing investments and asset management for the SWAMIH Investment Fund I. With nearly two decades of rich experience in real estate alternative investments, strategic advisory, and investment banking, he has significantly contributed to the sector. Under his leadership, the SWAMIH fund has completed over 54,000 stalled homes and has 30,000+ under construction across India, impacting over 480,000 lives. His professional background includes notable tenures at Morgan Stanley, ICICI Venture, and Brookfield.

Ambar looks after the Asset Management business At Indiabulls. A Chartered Accountant, Ambar brings with him substantial deal-making and structuring experience in the Real Estate sector. Prior to joining Indiabulls AMC, Ambar was associated with JLL as Managing Director, where he successfully ran five businesses including Corporate Finance, Education, Healthcare and Social Housing, Special Development Initiatives and Infrastructure. He had worked with DTZ for over five years profitably leading the Investment Advisory business for India and set up the firm’s presence in West India for other service lines. His non real estate stints as an investment banker included IL&FS, Ambit Corporate Finance and KPMG”.

Senior leader with 25+ years of experience in Real Estate Investment Management, Credit, Project Finance, Investment Banking & Project Management in India and abroad. Heading Nippon India Real Estate investments since 2011 and prior to that had set up and anchored real estate private equity business in previous organization (ICICI Prudential AMC). He has well diversified experience over entire life cycle of Funds (domestic and offshore) and strong track record of investing in real estate projects (residential and commercial) across all stages in various formats across market cycles. Holds Masters in Business Management and B Tech (Civil Engg) and advance certifications from Wharton and Columbia Business School.

With over 17 years of experience in real estate and structured finance, I am a Founding Partner at Arbour Investments, where I lead investment strategy, deal execution, and portfolio management. My expertise spans the full deal lifecycle—from origination and structuring to due diligence and exit—across diverse asset classes, with a core focus on real estate. I’ve previously held senior roles at leading firms and bring deep insight into pan-India deal sourcing, financial analysis, and risk management. At Arbour, I also drive the integration of proprietary technology to enhance investment performance, guided by our principles of trust, transparency, and integrity.

Mr. Saurabh Rathi is working with Motilal Oswal from last 12 years and he is taking care of Real Estate Fund portfolio. He is an alumni from BITS Pilani and MBA From Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Study, Mumbai.He is an alumni of BITS Pilani and MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management, Mumbai.

Ritesh Nandwani serves as Deputy General Manager at SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), India's primary securities market regulator. In his role, he contributes to regulatory oversight, policy implementation, and market development initiatives that strengthen India's capital markets framework. His position involves working on investor protection measures, market surveillance, and ensuring compliance with securities regulations. At SEBI, he plays a key role in maintaining market integrity and fostering transparent trading practices across Indian financial markets. His expertise spans regulatory affairs, financial market operations, and securities law enforcement within India's evolving capital markets landscape.

An ardent perfectionist, Abhishek has developed himself into an affable leader. A visionary with a proven track record in starting and running successful ventures, he masters in the field of strategy, people management, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills. He is a Civil Engineer with masters in Construction Management. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta specializing in Finance and Marketing, he is also a fellow of Cornell University. His core strengths lies in areas of Strategy, Innovation, Growth, Leadership, Financial planning & deal making. He is Co-Founder of COVIE Ventures. Having two decades of industry experience working with some of the global firms, Abhishek found his passion in development and project management.

Gaurav is Executive Director & CIO at NCW Asset Management. Gaurav has extensive experience across real asset classes & investment strategies on a pan India basis. He has led transactions across Offices, Hotels, Retail, Residential & Warehousing assets. He has worked with marque investors, including global pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, global insurance companies, development finance institutions and domestic funds. He has led multiple capital raises, cumulating to ~ US$ 1.5 billion + of funds raised for investments in India. As part of his ~17 years professional journey, Gaurav has the unique experience of being a part of leadership cadres at Godrej group (Godrej Leadership Forum) and Tata Group (Tata Administrative Service

Brigade Group has appointed Arvind Rao as Vice President to lead their Commercial business, focusing on growth and profitability in asset management, revenues, and operations. With over 17 years of experience in the office space sector, Rao has worked with DivyaSree Developers, Mapletree, CB Richard Ellis, and Cushman & Wakefield. Rao holds an MBA in Marketing and IT from the International Management Institute, New Delhi.

Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia is considered a thought leader in strategic leadership and merchant banking. Under his leadership, Resurgent India Ltd. has emerged as a leading investment banking firm. Resurgent India Ltd., a Category 1 merchant banker, offers an array of services such as Real Estate Project Funding, Private Equity, Debt Syndication, M&A, Stressed Asset Funding, Project Finance, Valuation, Project Feasibility Analysis, Legal & much more. Jyoti Prakash Gadia is the Co-Founder & MD of ScoreMe Solutions, A Fintech company and a council member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Rajeev Chhabra is the Founder & CEO of PropFTX, a leading proptech company revolutionizing India's real estate sector through innovative technology solutions. With extensive experience in real estate and technology, he leads PropFTX in providing comprehensive property management and investment platforms. Under his leadership, the company has established itself as a key player in digitizing real estate operations, offering services that streamline property transactions and management processes. Chhabra's vision focuses on transforming traditional real estate practices through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions.

Ritesh Nandwani serves as Deputy General Manager at SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), India's primary securities market regulator. In his role, he contributes to regulatory oversight, policy implementation, and market development initiatives that strengthen India's capital markets framework. His position involves working on investor protection measures, market surveillance, and ensuring compliance with securities regulations. At SEBI, he plays a key role in maintaining market integrity and fostering transparent trading practices across Indian financial markets. His expertise spans regulatory affairs, financial market operations, and securities law enforcement within India's evolving capital markets landscape.

Rohit Rathi serves as Principal at ICICI Prudential Asset Management, one of India's leading asset management companies. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, he contributes to the firm's investment management and strategic initiatives. At ICICI Prudential AMC, Rathi plays a key role in portfolio management and investment decisions, leveraging his expertise in capital markets and fund management. His professional background encompasses mutual funds, equity research, and institutional investment management, supporting the company's mission to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to investors across various asset classes and investment strategies.

Shiv is an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Engineering Physics from Stanford University. He is the founder of hBits, India’s most experienced real estate fractional ownership platform, backed by Raycon Infrastructure, an Indo-German real estate and infrastructure joint venture. hBits is democratizing and digitizing investments in commercial real estate with a goal of building a global digital exchange for real estate. hBits has an AUM of Rs 100 crore and has customers from across India as well as NRIs from Singapore, Gulf, Europe, UK and USA. Its team comprises of ambitious graduates from Harvard, Stanford and IIMs as well as experienced professionals from top corporates like HDFC, HSBC, Piramal and Knight Frank.

Sudarshan Lodha is the Co-Founder of StrataProp (also known as Strata), an innovative platform that has democratized commercial real estate investment in India through fractional ownership. As CEO of Strata, he is responsible for leading the company's strategic roadmap, driving innovation, and overseeing operations. Lodha co-founded Strata in 2019, envisioning to make premium commercial real estate accessible and affordable to a wider audience, not just the ultra-rich. He is a firm believer in leveraging technology for data-driven investment approaches and emphasizes investor education. Before Strata, he served as a Partner at YSS Legal and an Associate at the Office of the Solicitor General of India, gaining significant expertise in real estate law and private equity. His areas of expertise include real estate investment, real estate law, strategic planning, and financial analysis.