In Mumbai, CXOs, and senior executives will meet in a dynamic and informal setting to engage, collaborate, and build relationships within the investor and developer community. Senior leaders will discuss deal flow, match product to capital across logistics and warehousing asset classes, navigate the current challenges, and highlight the emerging trends in an intimate, closed-door environment.
As GRI Club’s main goal is to develop meaningful relationships, the venue will feature spaces exclusively for private discussion, and our staff will facilitate one-to-one meetings with potential business partners. GRI Logistics and Warehousing India 2023 will offer a platform for you to find the right partners , build valuable relationships, and keep the conversation going.
What will drive the Indian real estate sector in the coming years? What is the way forward for this asset class? How can logistics costs be reduced to single digit figures? What is the sweet spot for investors? Deliberate and debate on this and many more issues.
Be part of the most important Logistics & Warehousing event in India and connect with industry leaders in a high-level networking environment.
Format
Engage in collaborative deal flow discussions, consider the latest industry trends, and share insights into the current challenges facing the sector in an exclusive and candid format. GRI Logistics and Warehousing India 2023 provides the perfect platform for you to find the right partners, build valuable relationships, and keep the conversation going long after the event.
Audience
Leading developers, operators, financial corporations, investment funds, lending institutions, think-thanks, and cutting-edge tech companies will gather to discuss the changing landscape of logistics and warehousing in India, including new policy framework, re-engineering, digitization, multi-modal transportation, and sophisticated warehousing.
Unique Format
Discussion format that enables you to interact and engage
Partner | Investment Funds, Private Equity, Corporate and Commercial
Khaitan & Co - India
Siddharth Shah
Partner | Investment Funds, Private Equity, Corporate and CommercialKhaitan & Co - India
India
Siddharth is a senior partner with Khaitan & Co in its Mumbai office and leads the funds practice for the firm. He has over 20 years of professional experience in advising clients in the matters relating to fund formations, setting up of investment platforms, structuring of private equity investments and other corporate transactional matters dealing with JVs and M&As. He acts as fund counsel to domestic and offshore funds across asset classes ranging from angel, venture capital, private equity, real estate, credit, distress asset, public market and hedge funds, REITs, INVITs etc. He advises them on the legal, regulatory and tax matters.
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.
Welcome Note by Mr. Siddharth Shah, Khaitan & Co
Siddharth is a senior partner with Khaitan & Co in its Mumbai office and leads the funds practice for the firm. He has over 20 years of professional experience in advising clients in the matters relating to fund formations, setting up of investment platforms, structuring of private equity investments and other corporate transactional matters dealing with JVs and M&As. He acts as fund counsel to domestic and offshore funds across asset classes ranging from angel, venture capital, private equity, real estate, credit, distress asset, public market and hedge funds, REITs, INVITs etc. He advises them on the legal, regulatory and tax matters.
Anshul has over 15 years of leadership experience in the infrastructure and real estate sector with a track record of establishing 5 new businesses from the ground up. He has held the CEO and Director positions for Blackstone, Warburg Pincus, and Brookfield investee companies.
In 2019, Anshul founded One Industrial Spaces - an integrated fund, development, and asset management organization. His entrepreneurial venture was soon provided backing by the USD 2.7 billion Welspun Group; and post acquiring a majority stake in this business, it went on to be rebranded as Welspun One Logistics Parks.
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.
Opening Provocateur, Mr. Anshul Singhal, Welspun One
Anshul has over 15 years of leadership experience in the infrastructure and real estate sector with a track record of establishing 5 new businesses from the ground up. He has held the CEO and Director positions for Blackstone, Warburg Pincus, and Brookfield investee companies.
In 2019, Anshul founded One Industrial Spaces - an integrated fund, development, and asset management organization. His entrepreneurial venture was soon provided backing by the USD 2.7 billion Welspun Group; and post acquiring a majority stake in this business, it went on to be rebranded as Welspun One Logistics Parks.
26th April | 10:10 - 11:15 | Opening Master Session
Investment Strategies
Capital flows in a growth path or more potential to be unlocked?
Growth Trajectory - Same old investment models or new potential capital allocations ahead?
Value and Yields - How to differentiate in a thriving market and where to find the best opportunities?
JVs - Players well positioned to search and find equity partners, or missing expertise?
Partner | Corporate & Commercial Practice GroupKhaitan & Co - India
India
Deepak Jodhani is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Practice Group of Khaitan & Co (Mumbai office). Deepak has advised several clients on private equity investments, platform deals, strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, promoter exits (including bid situations), corporate restructurings (mergers, demergers), etc. He has tremendous experience in private equity in real estate, having acted for both investors and developers, across various real estate asset classes including commercial, industrial, retail, residential, etc. He is also a regular speaker at various conferences and public forums. Deepak has been recognised by IFLR 1000 as the “Notable Practitioner” for Private Equity and M&A consecutively in 2019 and 2020 rankings.
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.
Abhilash Pasupuleti serves as the Executive Director and Head of Asset Management at IndoSpace, India's largest industrial and logistics real estate investor, developer, and manager. He brings over 16 years of extensive experience in the real estate industry, encompassing fund raising, investments, asset management, and investor relations. In his current role, Abhilash oversees the performance of three development funds and a Core vehicle with total investments exceeding USD 3 billion. He is responsible for driving portfolio strategy, operations, property valuations, and optimizing asset performance. Pasupuleti's background also includes tenures at JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, and Citi Markets. He holds a Master's in Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor's in Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
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
Anshul has over 15 years of leadership experience in the infrastructure and real estate sector with a track record of establishing 5 new businesses from the ground up. He has held the CEO and Director positions for Blackstone, Warburg Pincus, and Brookfield investee companies.
In 2019, Anshul founded One Industrial Spaces - an integrated fund, development, and asset management organization. His entrepreneurial venture was soon provided backing by the USD 2.7 billion Welspun Group; and post acquiring a majority stake in this business, it went on to be rebranded as Welspun One Logistics Parks.
Atul Sanganeria
Expert/ConsultantAsian Development Bank
India
Atul is a seasoned Infrastructure professional with vast experience of working in Industrial corridors, transportation and multimodal logistics with focus on project design, feasibility in infrastructure development, infrastructure financing, regulatory, policy and governance issues. Atul has policy, finance and economics degree from NUS Singapore, JNU, Delhi and St. Xaviers Kolkata. In his current role he is working with the several line ministries and state governments on Logistics sector development, industrial corridor and park development including integration in GVCs. His past roles include Economist (Consultant) for IFC in Singapore, Public Finance Economist for PwC South Asia and J. Economist for Willis Towers Watson.
Ritesh has been a financier, advisor and entrepreneur over the course of his real estate career, and has been associated with a number of property developments across India. He moved to Investcorp in early 2019 as a result of its acquisition of IDFC Alternatives’ Real Estate platform, and heads the real estate funds management business for India. Prior to Investcorp, Ritesh worked as a Partner with IDFC Alternatives and previously as an MD at real estate fund manager Saffron Advisors. He has been a past member of the CII National Committee on Real Estate. He is also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, United Kingdom (RICS).
Rohan Chalsani
DirectorCPPIB - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board - Hong Kong
India
Rohan Chalsani is a seasoned investment professional with over 14 years of global experience across private equity, real assets, and credit. Currently a Director at CPP Investments, he focuses on Real Assets PE in India. His prior roles span Paragon Partners, Kotak Realty Fund, Nomura, and Barclays Investment Bank, where he developed a strong foundation in growth investing, credit, and trading. Rohan holds research credentials in nanotechnology from USC and VCU, combining analytical depth with financial acumen.
Managing Director - Commercial Leasing and AdvisoryANAROCK Property Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
India
Peush is an industry veteran with over 23 years of experience in global real estate.
As one of the senior-most leaders in the real estate industry; has an extensive expertise across office, retail, industrial, warehousing, Investments and other verticals of Corporate Real Estate.
An expert with domestic and multinational owners, investors, and occupiers across asset classes and have helped drive exceptional results for many top corporates across India, Asia and Europe.
Shashank Jain
Leader- Real Estate DealsPwC
India
Shashank is a Transaction Services (TS) Partner, and focused on Real Estate Sector for PwC India, based out of Mumbai, India. He has over 15 years of professional experience in financial due diligence (both buy side and vendor assistance), valuations and preparation and review of financial projections/business plans, etc. He was been involved in significant number of cross border transactions, both outbound (especially in the US and Europe) and inbound investments in India on behalf of both strategic and financial investors. He has demonstrated an in depth understanding of the keys to successfully serve the sophisticated requirements of financial and strategic buyers. Shashank has been working in the Real Sector for almost over a decade.
Aditya Sikri
PresidentIndoSpace
India
Aditya has over 27 years of work experience of which 20 years is in the real estate sector in India and internationally. He was the CEO of the retail & commercial divisions at Mantri Developers where he oversaw assets in excess of 27 million square feet. Prior to Mantri Developers, he has worked with various marquee organizations like The Landmark Group, Virtuous Retail Services & Spice Corp where he managed operations and projects.
Head Of Supply Chain ManagementMetro Brands Limited
India
Amol Prasadi serves as Head of Supply Chain Management at Metro Brands Limited, one of India's leading footwear and accessories retailers. With extensive expertise in supply chain operations, logistics optimization, and vendor management, he plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient product distribution across Metro Brands' nationwide retail network. His leadership focuses on streamlining procurement processes, inventory management, and delivery systems to support the company's multi-brand portfolio including Metro, Mochi, Walkway, and Da Vinchi. Prasadi's strategic approach to supply chain management contributes significantly to Metro Brands' operational excellence and market expansion across India's retail footwear sector.
Advent Hotels International is the portfolio owner of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt flagged operating and under-development assets, including India’s largest integrated hospitality development at Delhi Aerocity. Rahul was previously the CEO of Blackstone’s logistics business - Horizon Industrial Parks, co-founder and CEO of Warburg Pincus’ rental housing JV - Hamstede Living, MD & CEO - Tata Group’s Ginger Hotels, and led as President & ED - Lemon Tree Hotels. He is an Independent Director on the Board of Ixigo, and a member of CII’s National Committees on Tourism and Logistics. A former member of the Indian Karate Team, he also serves on the Economic Advisory Group of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Uday Bhatte is a seasoned professional with expertise as a South Asia Real Estate Lead. Based in India, Bhatte specializes in the region's dynamic real estate sector, leveraging extensive experience in market trends and development.
Kapil Gupta is the Chief Economist at Nuvama Institutional Equities where he is responsible for macroeconomic research on Indian and global economy. He has 17 years of experience and his commentary is widely followed by the institutional investors across India, US, Europe and Asia. He has been with company since 2010. Prior to that, he was economist with ICICI Bank. Kapil has also worked as a Research Fellow at Institute for Indian Economic Studies (IES), Waseda University, Tokyo. Kapil has been ranked as the Best Economist Asiamoney Investors Poll 2022. Kapil is a graduate in Engineering from Panjab University, India and has completed Masters in International Economics from University of California, San Diego, US.
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.
Key Economic Indicators
How is India ready for the new economic phase?
Kapil Gupta is the Chief Economist at Nuvama Institutional Equities where he is responsible for macroeconomic research on Indian and global economy. He has 17 years of experience and his commentary is widely followed by the institutional investors across India, US, Europe and Asia. He has been with company since 2010. Prior to that, he was economist with ICICI Bank. Kapil has also worked as a Research Fellow at Institute for Indian Economic Studies (IES), Waseda University, Tokyo. Kapil has been ranked as the Best Economist Asiamoney Investors Poll 2022. Kapil is a graduate in Engineering from Panjab University, India and has completed Masters in International Economics from University of California, San Diego, US.
26th April | 14:30 - 15:30
Last Mile Investments
Can players transform urban dynamics despite existing constraints?
Land Deals - Is availability improved or still a hindrance with high acquisition costs and lack of infrastructure?
Location Pricing Strategies - What are the best locations for strategic last-mile urban logistics facilities and how is pricing across traditional and non-traditional locations?
Market Maturity - Is the asset class mature enough?
Driving Efficiency - How to find the right partners and invest in resilient and reliable technology solutions in the future?
Developer, Investor and Operator Partnership - What's the success receipt for this kind of asset?
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.
As Chief Executive Officer, India at ESR, Abhijit Malkani is responsible for devising and executing the overarching growth strategy for the company’s Indian business and operations. His remit spans investments, development, leasing, and fund management.
Abhijit brings over 30 years of experience in the real estate sector across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Of these, more than 15 years have been dedicated to the industrial and logistics real estate sector in the Indian market.
Prior to joining ESR, Abhijit was a member of the founding team and Managing Director of IndoSpace, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a leading logistics real estate developer in India. He has also held senior management roles with several distinguished industry names, including Prologis where he was country head and established the Indian operations of the company.
Abhijit holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi, India.
Dheeraj Agarwal serves as the Managing Director – Investments at IndoSpace Capital, a pioneering developer of industrial and logistics real estate in India. He possesses over 21 years of professional experience, with more than 15 years dedicated to real estate investment and private equity across India. Agarwal has successfully managed over $1.5 billion in investments across various real estate projects. Prior to joining IndoSpace, he spent over eight years with the Everstone Group, where he served as Executive Director of Everstone Capital Advisors, focusing on investment identification, financial closure, and project exits. Dheeraj Agarwal is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, demonstrating strong leadership and financial acumen.
Niraj is a real estate investment professional with over 18 years of diversified experience in financial services,of which last 15 years was in the real estate space.Previously,Niraj joined IDFC Alternatives in 2016 and prior to that he was at Shapoorji Pallonji Investment Advisors,part of one of the largest real estate development groups in India.He has successfully executed multiple investments in private equity and mezzanine funding covering the entire deal life cycle (origination,execution & asset management activities). He played a key role in investments of US $500 million in various real estate asset classes across pan-India.Niraj has completed Chartered Financial Analyst program (CFA Institute, USA) and Chartered Accountancy degree
R K Narayan
Chief Investment OfficerHorizon Parks
India
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.
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.
Executive Director - Industrial & Capital MarketsKnight Frank - India
India
Mr. Balbir Singh is a senior real estate professional with over 30 years of experience across real estate, telecom, and electronics. As Executive Director - Industrial Capital Markets at Knight Frank India, he leads investments and land transactions across Industrial, Warehousing, and other asset classes nationwide. With 13+ years at Knight Frank, he has successfully led national business verticals and closed several high-value deals. Prior to real estate, he held leadership roles at Etisalat, Reliance Communications, and Panasonic India, driving large-scale sales and distribution operations.
Real Estate private equity investments specialist with 15 years of experience working for world's leading fund managers, primarily in logistics/industrial, data centers and commercial office space in India/South Asia. Deployed $500Mn+ across development sites, core assets and joint ventures, with end-to-end execution including origination, negotiations, structuring, documentation and raising debt. Excel at building teams, rigorous underwriting, risk management and understanding of emerging market trends. MBA (Finance), MRICS - Charter in Property Valuations. Alumnus of Chicago Booth School of Business. Interested in alternative investments, seed investor in consumption driven ventures.
Anay Shukla is the Chief Customer Officer at Welspun One, bringing extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry. He has held leadership roles at prominent companies, including Logos India and Apollo LogiSolutions Ltd. Anay holds a Master's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan, underscoring his deep expertise in the sector.
Ashish is a distinguished professional with 28 years of experience in organization building, development management and real estate investment. A Chartered Accountant, CFA in Advanced Finance and Strategic Management and Grad CWA in Management Accounting, he brings a rare blend of strategic and operational expertise to the Indian real estate market with a specialized focus on logistics, commercial and residential sectors.
Mr. Bakir Gandhi is duly recognized for his path-breaking, visionary and innovative contributions through his pioneering role as a real estate developer and corporate leader. Bakir seeks growth by investing in a variety of systematically identified business, making it a well-diversified conglomerate with interests in many different projects such as Crystal Mall (India’s 17 th Successfully operational Mall), Crystal City (Integrated Modern Township), Townships, Hospitality etc. Bakir is also developing Industrial & Logistic parks across India’s major city through its venture “Crystal Indus & Logistic Park”. Bakir has established value driven partnerships with global players like “Indospace” which has resulted in FDI.
Executive DirectorAPML Group (Agarwal Packers & Movers)
India
Benu Gopal V.V. serves as Executive Director at APML Group (Agarwal Packers & Movers), one of India's leading relocation and logistics companies. With extensive experience in the moving and logistics industry, he plays a pivotal role in strategic operations and business development. Under his leadership, APML has expanded its services across domestic and international markets, maintaining high standards in packing, moving, and transportation solutions. His expertise spans logistics management, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency, contributing to the company's reputation as a trusted name in the relocation industry across India and globally.
Shyam Kalyanasundaram serves as Executive Vice President & National Head - Leasing at IndoSpace Capital, India's leading industrial real estate platform. With extensive expertise in commercial leasing and industrial real estate, he leads nationwide leasing operations across IndoSpace's portfolio of warehousing and logistics parks. His strategic leadership drives occupancy optimization and tenant relations for one of India's largest Grade A industrial real estate developers. Kalyanasundaram brings deep market knowledge in logistics infrastructure development, helping establish IndoSpace as a premier destination for multinational corporations and e-commerce companies seeking modern warehousing solutions across key Indian markets.
Tapan Bhatt serves as COO at Ascendas First Space, a leading real estate investment and development company in India. With extensive expertise in real estate investments and portfolio management, he oversees strategic investment decisions and capital deployment across the company's diverse property portfolio. Bhatt brings significant experience in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in India's dynamic real estate market. At Ascendas First Space, he plays a crucial role in driving the company's investment strategy and contributing to its growth as a prominent player in the Indian real estate sector.
Siddharth is a senior partner with Khaitan & Co in its Mumbai office and leads the funds practice for the firm. He has over 20 years of professional experience in advising clients in the matters relating to fund formations, setting up of investment platforms, structuring of private equity investments and other corporate transactional matters dealing with JVs and M&As. He acts as fund counsel to domestic and offshore funds across asset classes ranging from angel, venture capital, private equity, real estate, credit, distress asset, public market and hedge funds, REITs, INVITs etc. He advises them on the legal, regulatory and tax matters.
10:10am - 11:15am
Investment Strategies
Capital flows in a growth path or more potential to be unlocked?
Growth Trajectory - Same old investment models or new potential capital allocations ahead?
Value and Yields - How to differentiate in a thriving market and where to find the best opportunities?
JVs - Players well positioned to search and find equity partners, or missing expertise?
10:10am - 10:15am
Opening Provocateur, Mr. Anshul Singhal, Welspun One
Anshul has over 15 years of leadership experience in the infrastructure and real estate sector with a track record of establishing 5 new businesses from the ground up. He has held the CEO and Director positions for Blackstone, Warburg Pincus, and Brookfield investee companies.
In 2019, Anshul founded One Industrial Spaces - an integrated fund, development, and asset management organization. His entrepreneurial venture was soon provided backing by the USD 2.7 billion Welspun Group; and post acquiring a majority stake in this business, it went on to be rebranded as Welspun One Logistics Parks.
11:50am - 12:50pm
Future Occupier Demands
More appetite for high-quality and tech-driven assets or location is still king?
New Developments - New organization of supply or lack of players investing?
New Chains - Catching the attention of Institutional Funds and 3PLs or players not ready yet?
Greenfield Developments - How is the balance of investments when looking at gross yields and break-even points?
New Initiatives - Is the Government framing new policies for greener cold chains and what learnings come from the rest of the world?
02:00pm - 02:30pm
Key Economic Indicators
How is India ready for the new economic phase?
Kapil Gupta is the Chief Economist at Nuvama Institutional Equities where he is responsible for macroeconomic research on Indian and global economy. He has 17 years of experience and his commentary is widely followed by the institutional investors across India, US, Europe and Asia. He has been with company since 2010. Prior to that, he was economist with ICICI Bank. Kapil has also worked as a Research Fellow at Institute for Indian Economic Studies (IES), Waseda University, Tokyo. Kapil has been ranked as the Best Economist Asiamoney Investors Poll 2022. Kapil is a graduate in Engineering from Panjab University, India and has completed Masters in International Economics from University of California, San Diego, US.
02:30pm - 03:30pm
Last Mile Investments
Can players transform urban dynamics despite existing constraints?
Land Deals - Is availability improved or still a hindrance with high acquisition costs and lack of infrastructure?
Location Pricing Strategies - What are the best locations for strategic last-mile urban logistics facilities and how is pricing across traditional and non-traditional locations?
Market Maturity - Is the asset class mature enough?
Driving Efficiency - How to find the right partners and invest in resilient and reliable technology solutions in the future?
Developer, Investor and Operator Partnership - What's the success receipt for this kind of asset?
04:00pm - 05:00pm
The Leasing Game
How are investors, owners and occupiers aligned on their needs?
Lease Restructuring - What are the best models when it comes to BTS, ready-to-move, and industrial leases?
Rents & Vacancy - What can we expect from them and where are they going to settle?
Location x Innovation - What's driving investments towards better quality spaces?
Market Penetration - Will investments in tier 2 locations be made or best yields still in tier 1 cities?
04:45pm - 05:45pm
The modern-day Warehouses
World-class innovations in place or more potential to be achieved?
Cutting-edge Technological Solutions - What are the main investments when it comes to automation, robotics, and digitalization?
New Business Plans - How to thrive in a fast-changing market?
Complex Deals - How to make the most of new investment models and solutions when it comes to new demand and supply drivers?
Sustainability - Decarbonization efforts being made and adopted by leading organisations?
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April 26th 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:00 - 10:10 | Opening Video & Welcome by GRI
10:00 - 10:10 | Welcome Note by Mr. Siddharth Shah, Khaitan & Co
10:10 - 10:17 | Opening Provocateur, Mr. Anshul Singhal, Welspun One
10:17 - 11:17 | Opening Master Session 11:17 - 11:50 | Networking Coffee Break & GRI Matchmaking
11:50 - 12:50 | Master Discussion 12:50 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 | Presentation on Global Macro-Economic Trends & Impact on Indian Economy
14:30 - 15:30 | Master Discussion 15:30 - 16:00 | Networking Coffee Break & GRI Matchmaking
16:00 - 17:00 | Master Discussion 17:00 - 18:00 | Closing Drinks & Networking Cocktails
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