India GRI 2025

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.

Amit Diwan is Senior Managing Director and the Country Head for Hines in India. Amit joined Hines in 2015 as the Chief Investment Officer. Prior to Hines, Amit was a Director/Partner at Piramal Fund Management for 5 years, responsible for the platform in North India which he had setup in 2010. Before his 2 year stint at Jones Lang LaSalle from 2008-2010, Amit was based in Singapore for 7 years and worked across Asia-Pacific, covering over 10 countries from Japan to UAE to Indonesia, first as a strategy consultant at Marakon Associates and thereafter as Head of Investments at GE Real Estate Southeast Asia. Amit received his BA in Economics from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and earned his Masters from IIM, Ahmedabad

Gauri Nagabhushanam Shankar is the CEO of CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT), Asia's first India-focused property trust listed in Singapore. With over 22 years of experience in real estate, he is responsible for driving CLINT's growth, managing its diversified portfolio across business parks, logistics, and data centers. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO, India Business Parks at CapitaLand Investment, overseeing investments, development, and asset management in India. Shankar also significantly contributed to establishing and scaling Ascendas-Firstspace, CapitaLand's industrial and logistics platform in India, as its Head of Investments and CFO. His extensive expertise encompasses private equity, fund management, corporate finance, and advisory. He holds a Master's degree in Finance from London Business School. Under his leadership, CLINT focuses on sustainable growth strategies, including capital recycling, and has achieved a five-star GRESB rating for sustainability.

Maheshwar Nataraj serves as Director and India Head at BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset management firms. In his leadership role, he oversees BlackRock's operations and strategic initiatives across the Indian market. With extensive experience in financial services and investment management, Nataraj focuses on expanding BlackRock's presence in India's growing capital markets. He brings deep expertise in portfolio management, client relationship development, and regulatory compliance within the Indian financial landscape. Under his guidance, BlackRock continues to strengthen its position as a leading global investment manager serving Indian institutional and retail investors through innovative fund solutions and investment strategies.

Sanjay is the MD & CEO of TRIL and Tata Housing with over 28 years of experience in the Real Estate Development and Consulting space. He is managing 20 ongoing projects across 13 cities in India, Sri Lanka & Maldives, incl. Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Residential as well as infrastructure projects incl. 3 rope ways, 4 roadways & a Metro project in Pune. Previously, he was CEO India Operations & Private Funds with The CapitaLand, a multinational Alternative Asset Management Company. Sanjay spent 23 years with top 3 global real estate consulting companies. He was MD South Asia at C&W (2001-2008 and 2012-2016), also CEO Business with JLL (2008 – 2012) and was one of the founder member of CBRE, India (1996-2001).

Lata Pillai is Senior Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, India, at JLL, based in Mumbai. Appointed in July 2021, she leads the India Capital Markets team, advising domestic and international clients on real estate investments and financing solutions. With over 30 years of extensive experience in banking and real estate, Pillai previously held senior leadership roles at ICICI Bank, where she built its real estate finance desk, and at Deutsche Bank, where she was Head of Commercial Real Estate. Her expertise also spans significant positions at Edelweiss Financial Services and Yes Bank, demonstrating a deep specialization in real estate and financial services.

Ankur Gupta is Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all real estate activities in the region, including investments, portfolio management and new fund formation. He also has direct oversight of the South Asia sub-region.

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.

Equipped with an MBA from Booth School of Business, Chicago, and a law degree from the Mumbai University, Vinod began his career with the K. Raheja Corp, over two decades ago. A fine example of his work philosophy has resulted in building brand ‘Mindspace’ – with the idea of establishing world-class business districts; a concept which has completely revolutionized the Commercial Real Estate sector in India. Having led the development of Grade A commercial real estate across the country, and the listing of Mindspace Business Parks REIT on the Indian stock exchanges, his current focus is on driving the commercial business’ strategic operations with an emphasis on stakeholders’ management and business development.

Anshu Kapoor heads the alternatives-focused asset management business within Nuvama Group, managing assets of ~ USD 1 bn. As one of the integral members of Nuvama’s executive committee, he is at the forefront of several strategic initiatives for the group. At the helm of the asset management business spanning private equity, listed equities, commercial RE and structured solutions, he drives the organisation to design client-need-aligned solutions. He joined the Edelweiss Group in 2010 to start the Private Wealth Management (PWM) business. Driven by a vision of creating the world’s most customer-centric wealth management business, he is credited with scaling the business 15x over a span of 7 yrs to US $17 billion in Assets underAdvice (AuA).

Manish Swaroop, a seasoned finance professional, is the Chief Executive Officer at GCPL, a subsidiary of Signature Global. With over 19 years of extensive experience in deal sourcing, evaluating opportunities, investing, and managing portfolio companies, Manish has established himself as a prominent figure in the real estate and finance industry. His career is distinguished by a robust background in private equity, strategic investment across various asset classes, and a keen ability to identify value drivers and mitigate risks.

Vithal is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of experience across leading real estate and investment firms. Currently the CEO – Commercial Real Estate at The Phoenix Mills Ltd., he has previously held leadership roles at Kotak Real Estate Fund, Brookfield Properties, and K Raheja Corp. With deep expertise in leasing, investments, and development, Vithal has played a key role in shaping some of India’s major commercial real estate portfolios.

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.

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.

Anuj is a senior Strategy and Investment consulting professional with 19+ years of experience in cross-functional areas of Strategy Planning, M&A, Fundraising, Market Studies & Commercial Due Diligence. Anuj has handled Real Estate transactions and projects of varied nature valued at more than USD 1Bn. His previous stints were with Ernst & Young as Real Estate Advisory Practice for Pan India. He has also worked with Alexandria Real Estate Equities- a 17 Billion dollar REIT based out of the US. Anuj was part of one of the key management teams involved in investing more than US$ 250 Mn in India & developed around 1 Mn SF commercial RE projects across Hyderabad and Bangalore.

Jai S Rupani is the CIO and Principal of Dinesh Hinduja Family Offices, where he leads the management of a diversified investment portfolio across real estate, equities, bonds, private equity, and venture capital. He also oversees strategic initiatives, including financial education and succession planning. Previously, Mr. Rupani was an investment banker at RBC Capital Markets, managing tech IPOs and M&A. He also served on the investment team at True North, a private equity firm, leading significant investments in companies like Meru Cabs and ACT Broadband. He holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

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.

Mr. Khilen Shah has been involved in the entire spectrum of business activities ranging from project planning, financial closures, investment decisions, legal matters, and marketing and branding activities. Mr. Khilen Shah has been instrumental in raising more than Rs. 1000 Cr.+ (~USD 125 mn) of equity capital for the Hubtown group (and its group companies) since 2020, and has helped achieve financial closures of more than US$ 300 mn for the various group projects through various foreign and domestic funds, HNIs and family offices. Mr. Khilen Shah graduated from the Stern School of Business at New York University with a Bachelor of Science (with honours) in Finance and Management, and also has an MBA from London Business School.

Mohit Chawla serves as Managing Director of Bimtek Group, a leading technology and infrastructure solutions company based in India. With extensive experience in the IT and engineering sectors, he has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and expansion across diverse markets. Under his leadership, Bimtek Group has established itself as a trusted partner for digital transformation initiatives and technical consulting services. Chawla brings deep expertise in project management, business development, and strategic planning. His vision has helped position Bimtek Group as an innovative force in the technology landscape, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients across various industries while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

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.

Hemant Prabhu serves as Chief Operating Officer - Industrial & Logistics at Hiranandani Group, one of India's leading real estate and infrastructure development companies. In his strategic leadership role, he oversees the company's industrial and logistics portfolio, driving operational excellence and business growth across multiple projects. With extensive experience in real estate development and logistics management, Prabhu plays a crucial role in advancing Hiranandani Group's expansion in the industrial real estate sector. His expertise encompasses project management, operational strategy, and infrastructure development, contributing to the company's position as a prominent player in India's commercial and industrial real estate landscape.

Abhay Goyal serves as Chief Investment Officer at Logicap Investment Advisers Private Limited, a prominent Indian investment management firm. With extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management, he leads investment strategy and decision-making processes. Goyal brings deep expertise in Indian capital markets, fundamental analysis, and risk management. His strategic approach focuses on identifying undervalued opportunities across sectors while maintaining disciplined investment frameworks. At Logicap, he oversees investment operations and contributes to the firm's reputation for delivering consistent returns to clients through research-driven investment solutions.

Chief Executive Officer, ESR India 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 Middie 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.

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

Girish Singhi is the Founder of Crest Group, bringing over 16 years of leadership in Investments Management. Prior to Crest, he served as Co-Chief Investment Officer at Welspun One and Head of Investments at Godrej Fund Management, where he led large-scale investment deals and fund strategies. With deep expertise in private equity, real estate finance, and capital markets, Girish is known for building scalable investment platforms and driving strategic growth.

Krishnan Iyer serves as CEO of NDR Warehousing Private Limited, a leading logistics and warehousing solutions provider in India. Under his leadership, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in supply chain management, offering comprehensive storage and distribution services. With extensive experience in the logistics sector, Iyer has been instrumental in driving operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. His expertise spans warehouse management, supply chain optimization, and business development. He focuses on leveraging technology and industry best practices to deliver efficient warehousing solutions that meet evolving market demands and client requirements across various industries.

20 years of Global Real Estate Private Equity Investment, Asset Management and Fund Mgmt experience across 15+ countries with renowned pension fund, fund of funds and direct funds. Significant experience in seeding first time funds and leading various verticals across geographies and extensive cross culture experience having worked in Europe, Asia and North America. Prior experience as Head of Asset and Debt Management at ESR India, Executive Director at LGT Capital Partners among others. Elected as the Chairman of INREV Due Diligence Committee. Led the creation of the due diligence questionnaire that became an industry standard, used by most RE funds across Europe and serves as a guideline in fund manager selection.

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.

Rohit Hegde is the Managing Director of KSH Distriparks, which is the holding company for the groups 3PL, logistics and infrastructure development, and inland container services business. He holds an M.B.A Finance Degree from Sheffield University, and spearheads all the expansion activities of the groups logistics businesses.

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.

Ankur Gupta joined KKR as a Principal in 2018. Prior to KKR, he worked with ICICI Pru AMC Ltd where he was a Principal. He has also worked with JP Morgan, SUN-Apollo and The Carlyle Group. He spent over 12 yrs in real estate investments and corporate finance. He holds an M.B.A from IIM, Calcutta.

Gopal is a senior corporate finance leader with over 33 years of experience across India’s top industrial groups. He is currently the Executive Director & CEO of Shriram Properties, where he led the company’s successful IPO in December 2021 — one of only two real estate IPOs in India over the last 13 years. Since joining Shriram Properties in 2018 as ED & Group CFO, Gopal has driven financial turnaround, established co-investment platforms, and strengthened the company’s development pipeline and strategic partnerships. Previously, he spent 13 years at Reliance Industries, holding key leadership roles in corporate finance and M&A, including CFO of Reliance Holding USA. He also held senior finance roles at Aditya Birla Group and began his career as an equity analyst. Gopal holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from leading Indian institutions.

Lakshmipathi joined ASK in 2009 as one of the co-founding members of Real Estate Fund business in building FUM of over INR 70 Bn. ▪ He is instrumental in setting up the fund raising, deployment and investment management in South India ▪ He has led investments of over USD 195 Mn spread across 17 Mn sq.ft of residential development with excellent exit track records ▪ He has also led the maiden offshore fundraise of USD 90 Mn. Additionally, he leads the legal function ▪ With over 3 decades of experience, he previously worked with ICICI Bank, specializing in Mortgages and real estate funding ▪ He holds a B.Sc. degree from Loyola College, Chennai

Mr. Banka is a Managing Director in the Ares Credit Group, where he focuses on Asia credit. Prior to joining Ares in 2022, Mr. Banka was a Principal on the India team at SSG Advisors LLP, where he focused on identifying opportunities, structuring investments and asset management. Previously, Mr. Banka was a Vice President at ICICI Ventures Funds (Mumbai). In addition, he was a Vice President at Samena Capital (Bahrain, Dubai) and an Associate at Clearwater Capital Partners (Mumbai). Mr. Banka began his career at Pricewaterhouse as an Associate in India. Mr. Banka holds an M.B.A. from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. He is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Shailesh Puranik took over as Managing Director of this colossal business in 1993. He has since then played a pivotal role in taking the company to new heights of success. His vision and foresight has been instrumental in making Puraniks a forerunner in the construction business. Mr. Shailesh completed Bachelor of Architecture from J. J. College of Architecture and ranked first in his final year thesis and stood sixth in the University. He has recently been awarded the "Best CEO of the year 2015".

Pankaj Renjhen is responsible for the company’s growth and business across the retail services business vertical which delivers Leasing, Tenant Representation, Advisory and Landlord rep. In his role at JLL, he oversees and coordinates all aspects of JLL’s India Retail Business. He provides overall strategic direction, develops operational priorities and drives business plan for retail services in India. He is an expert in Retail Mall Leasing, Retail Mall Sales and Investment, High Street Transactions, Occupier Representation and lifestyle brand representation. He has 19 years experience advising leading corporate occupiers, renowned retailers, private equity players and developers pan 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.

Karthik is a Managing Partner at EverVantage and overseas the Transaction Advisory and Leasing Verticals across asset classes. Having completed transactions in over 50 cities and over 10 million sft. his expertise ranges across verticals and industries. Karthik has successfully executed a multitude of landmark transactions across retail, F&B, commercial office space and healthcare platforms. He specialises in complex transactions be it hospitality, commercial advisory, landmark land transactions or strategy. His power house of unique experiences in portfolio management for corporates, land owners and developers nationwide, gives EverVantage it’s strength across industries.

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.

Awarded the prestigious ‘Most Admired Shopping Center Professional- West’ award in 2016. Joined Inorbit Malls as VP-Leasing in 2009 & during his 8-years stint, ascended from VP to COO to Executive Director to his current role as CEO of Inorbit malls, one of the premier retail mall chains in India. His valuable contribution in planning & implementing strategies is reflected in the firm’s ongoing mission of creating an enhanced customer experience. Speaker at some of the most prestigious national & International retail forums. Prior to Inorbit, he worked with Barista Coffee Company & Cushman&Wakefield. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Punjab University, MBA & Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing & Finance from ICFAI Business School.

Ranvir Bhandari, President of Miros Hotels & Resorts under The House of Abhinandan Lodha, brings over four decades of luxury hospitality experience from Oberoi, ITC Hotels, and Soneva. At Miros, he is reimagining luxury as an immersive, guest-first experience focused on authenticity, connection, and rare moments rather than mere opulence. The brand’s debut in Goa reflects this vision with curated wellness, cultural, and dining experiences, while expansion is planned across destinations like Alibaug and Matheran.

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.

Zubin Saxena, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in the global hospitality industry, currently serves as the Senior Vice President & Regional Head for Hilton-South Asia. In this pivotal role, based at the Hilton corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, he leads a team of industry professionals supporting 70 operating and pipeline hotels. Zubin is responsible for steering Hilton’s growth and enhancing the brand presence in South Asia. Zubin, an alumnus of the University of Glasgow, holds a master’s degree in business administration, graduating with distinction. Before joining Hilton, he carved a distinguished career with leading brands, notably serving as the Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President at Radisson Hotel Group for eight successful years, showcasing consistent leadership excellence. His journey also features pivotal roles at InterContinental Hotels Group, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, HVS New York, where he demonstrated expertise in strategic development, operations, adv. capacities

Aseem is currently the director at Varde partners. Before he joined Varde, he worked with Interglobe, the Xander Group and was a senior member of the India investment team. He headed the firm’s Delhi office and focussed on residential, office and hospitality investments across India. Aseem has sourced deals, structured transactions, conducted financial and legal negotiations, identified and mitigated risks, handled developer and intermediary relationships and led due diligence teams to successfully close several acquisitions.

Presently working as CEO–Data Center Business, Waaree group, Mumbai since Aug 2025. 30+ years of diverse experience including 18 years in Data Center’s (DC) covering strategy, capacity planning, sales, design, development, operations and 12 years in projects, execution & operation for leading industries across.

Manmeet Singh Gulati serves as a Director at Standard Chartered Bank in India. He holds a key leadership position within the organization, contributing to its operations in the Indian market.

Manoj Semwal serves as Director of Design Delivery for APAC at Equinix India, a leading global digital infrastructure company. In this senior role, he oversees design and delivery operations across the Asia-Pacific region, managing critical data center infrastructure projects that enable digital transformation for enterprise clients. With extensive experience in infrastructure design and project management, Semwal leads cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable digital solutions. His expertise spans data center architecture, engineering operations, and strategic planning within the rapidly evolving colocation and interconnection industry. At Equinix, he plays a pivotal role in expanding the company's footprint and capabilities across APAC markets, ensuring high-quality service delivery and operational excellence for customers requiring robust digital infrastructure solutions.

A strategic leadership role overseeing finance, compliance, and legal functions for a fast-growing data center and cloud services provider with international ambitions. Proven expertise in capital structuring, investor relations, cost management, and regulatory governance.

Narendra Sen is the Founder and CEO of RackBank Datacenters and NeevCloud, leading India’s transformation into a global powerhouse for artificial intelligence infrastructure. A visionary technologist and sustainability advocate, he is building 300 MW of AI-focused datacenter capacity across Navi Mumbai, Raipur, and Indore, purpose-built for high-density GPU workloads with 80–150 kW racks, liquid cooling, and clean energy integration. Through NeevCloud, Narendra is creating India’s first AI Supercloud — an ecosystem where compute, storage, and intelligence converge. His mission is to make India the AI gateway for a billion users, providing affordable, sovereign, and high-performance AI infrastructure that empowers startups, enterprises, and researchers. He believes, “AI is the new electricity, and India must build its own grid.” Through RackBank and NeevCloud, he is laying that foundation — building sustainable intelligence that powers innovation for the world. ⸻

As CEO of L&T Cloudfiniti, I currently lead L&T’s sovereign cloud and data center venture, focused on building India’s most secure, AI-integrated, and scalable cloud platform. I am responsible for: • End-to-end P&L ownership • Building a cloud-native portfolio anchored in AI, Quantum, and Edge • Driving sales acceleration and market expansion • Forging strategic alliances and hyperscale partnerships • Leading organizational growth, innovation, and governance

Aseem is currently the director at Varde partners. Before he joined Varde, he worked with Interglobe, the Xander Group and was a senior member of the India investment team. He headed the firm’s Delhi office and focussed on residential, office and hospitality investments across India. Aseem has sourced deals, structured transactions, conducted financial and legal negotiations, identified and mitigated risks, handled developer and intermediary relationships and led due diligence teams to successfully close several acquisitions.

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.

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.

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.

Vithal is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with over 30 years of experience across leading real estate and investment firms. Currently the CEO – Commercial Real Estate at The Phoenix Mills Ltd., he has previously held leadership roles at Kotak Real Estate Fund, Brookfield Properties, and K Raheja Corp. With deep expertise in leasing, investments, and development, Vithal has played a key role in shaping some of India’s major commercial real estate portfolios.