Ankur Gupta, Deputy CIO & Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East, Brookfield
The privatisation push of the last three decades for transport infrastructure, be it roads, airports or ports has certainly changed the overall profile of India’s readiness to drive a faster economic growth. That said a lot of opportunity is yet to be unlocked, especially in the railways side of the equation. What has been the experience of those operating highways and other transport infra in terms of economics? How do investors look at these assets in terms of returns? Has the gestation period shrunk over time and untangling of regulatory knots? How have various business models evolved?
Speakers:
Abhishek Arora,CIO, Maple Highways
Gaurav Chandna, Joint CEO, Highways Infra Trust
Vinay Sekar, CEO, Cube highway INvit
Moderator:
Aman Malik, Senior Editor, VCCircle
As India accelerates its infrastructure and sustainability goals, Real Assets — once considered niche or illiquid — are now emerging as a mainstream investment class. In this Fireside Chat we shall explore how institutional innovation, product democratization, and a strong sustainability lens are reshaping the real asset landscape. From fractional ownership to green infra, and from policy alignment to global capital flows, this session offers deep insight into the evolving asset class that’s quietly powering India’s next decade of growth.
Speaker:
Subahoo Chordia, CEO, Edelweiss Alternatives (EAAA)
Moderator:
Anitesh Dharam, CBO, VCCircle & VCCEdge
Solar and wind power has been a big driver of India’s shift from dependence on thermal energy with emergence of a string of large players and many others trying to follow in their tread. ESG mandates and climate change concerns too have accelerated capital deployment. How is the next wave likely to play out in India’s renewable energy sector? How soon can the existing coal fired assets can be replaced by the greener cousin? Is there a scope of cleaning the unclean energy source as a short to medium term strategy given that the government intends to add more thermal energy capacity going forward? How about battery storage, hydrogen and ammonia as alternative feeds?
Speakers:
Pratyush Thakur, Country Head ( India), Blueleaf Energy
Jay Kumar Waghela, CEO Distributed Solar, Fourth Partner Energy
Pinaki Bhattacharyya, Founder, MD & CEO, AMPIN Energy Transition
Sanjeev Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Hexa Climate
Moderator:
Aman Malik, Senior Editor, VCCircle
Real estate investment trust and infrastructure investment trusts have opened a new window for both operators and investors in real assets to look at the wider opportunity in the country. What has been the experience of early adopters of these two models? Has there been a divergence in performance between REIT and InvITs? What more needs to be done to gain from this model from a regulatory perspective?
Speakers:
Ramesh Nair, MD & CEO, Mindspace REIT
Shirish Godbole, CEO, Knowledge Realty Trust
Amit Shetty, CEO, Embassy REIT
Alok Aggarwal, CEO & MD, Brookfield Properties
Moderator:
Swet Sarika, Assistant Editor, VCCircle
What started with telecom infra with rollout of towers as the communication revolution took over India, has now moved to another level and platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have transformed financial inclusion, e-governance, and commerce, bringing millions into the digital fold. However, significant challenges remain. How are digital infra operators be it towers and data centre businesses overcoming the problems? How can long term investors participate in the growth of digital infra and what has been the experience of early investors and operators in the field? How can firms build exit-ready structures for IPOs or tech operator buy-ins? Can hyperscale partnerships be the driver of long-term infrastructure control?
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Moderator:
Ajay Ramanathan, Special Correspondent, VCCircle
India’s climate policies drive green energy and infrastructure, vital for real assets investment. The National Solar Mission targets 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030, supporting solar and wind projects. The FAME scheme advances EV infrastructure, while green bonds fund clean energy. But regulatory hurdles and high costs challenge progress, requiring public-private partnerships (PPPs) via the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Investors can leverage tax incentives and ESG frameworks for decarbonization, collaborating with policymakers for scalable, resilient investments.
Speaker:
Vivek Sen, India Head, Climate Policy Initiative
Nikunj Ghodawat, CFO, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd
Shabana Bajari, CFO, KP Energy Ltd.
Moderator:
Aman Malik, Senior Editor, VCCircle
Real assets combine the touch and feel factor of a real estate property and long term income generation capability of an infrastructure or commercial building. Not surprisingly, real asset is an important part of the money allocation pie chart for family offices. How do family offices weigh their real asset investment strategy versus other alternatives? Is it just a risk diversification play? How is the investment strategy changing with new products that have evolved in the last decade with REITs and InvITs?
Speakers:
Avinash Dulani, VP- Investments , Thakor Family Office
Vinay Rangani, CIO, Graviss Family Office
Moderator:
Prithvi Durai, Senior Correspondent, VCCircle
The commercial realty space has seen a big change over the last decade with large institutional ownership of income generating projects. The residential side of the market remains fragmented and dealmaking largely involves short term quasi debt funding. How can developers and investors spice up residential realty with new products and even creating income generating assets like the developed markets? Which regional pockets and cities can bring the next set of opportunity as top markets see virtual decline of real ‘affordable’ housing with asset price shooting up? How can developers still offer affordable housing in metro cities?
Speakers:
Saurabh Rathi, Managing Director & Co-head, Real Estate Funds, Motilal Oswal Alternates
Bhavya Bhagrecha, Pantomath Cap
Ankur Gupta, Head Investments, Hines India
Moderator:
Swet Sarika, Assistant Editor, VCCircle
Large alternative investors, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds have created platforms to play in real assets. How has that strategy turned out for these long term investors? What are the learnings and how can the model be fine-tuned further for best execution and lucrative returns? How can financial investors best navigate operational challenges in taking the reins of such platforms?
Speakers:
Pawan Parikh, CEO, Safeway Concessions
Ankur Trehan, Principal-Infrastructure, Actis
Moderator:
Aman Malik, Senior Editor, VCCircle
Overshadowed by the big money flowing in office properties and the consumer facing residential side of real estate, is industrial properties going through its own renaissance. Supported by wide scale enhancement and capacity building in logistics and warehousing besides growth of ecommerce, industrial real estate is also a big booming business. Investors are increasingly targeting these segments for stable returns and long-term appreciation, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities emerging as new hotspots for development and investment. At what stage is India’s industrial real estate growth? How are government initiatives, such as the National Industrial Corridor and Smart Cities Mission, shaping the future of these sectors? What trends are emerging in tenant preferences, especially regarding technology integration, sustainability, and experiential retail? What are the major challenges—regulatory, infrastructural, or financial—facing developers and investors in these segments? How can stakeholders leverage REITs, digital platforms, and innovative funding models to maximize returns in industrial real estate?
Speakers:
Tapan Bhatt, COO, Ascendas Firstspace
RK Narayan, President Strategy & Business Development, Horizon Industrial Parks ( a blackstone company)
Nirav Kothary, Director, Godwitt Construction
Moderator:
Swet Sarika, Assistant Editor, VCCircle
Proptech used to be a battlefield of classified ventures but after the consolidation in that segment a decade back, various other players have emerged They are into co-working, student housing, interior design and more. How have some of the newer sub-segments within proptech performed? What are the success mantras among those breakout players? Which segments are showing signs of a new set of opportunity to be tapped?
Speakers:
Abhay Garg, Head, Brigade REAP & Earth Fund (Brigade Group)
Murali Krishna V, Head, SPYRE Proptech Venture Fund
Jitendra Jagadev, Co-founder & CEO, Nestaway (A part of Aurum Proptech Ltd.)
Sumit Lakhani, CEO, Awfis
Moderator:
Ajay Ramanathan, Special Correspondent, VCCircle
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute USA and Masters in Finance with close to 2 decades of hands on Investments experience for Family Office and LP's across Alternatives (Real Estate), Equities (Private & Public) and Structured Debt
-Seasoned Investment Professional with end-to-end experience across Investment life cycle – asset allocation, evaluation and finalising transactions as well as monitoring and exiting at appropriate time.
-The family office’s investments are across various asset classes and investment types in both private and public markets as well as other alternative investments. Strategic guidance for family office investments in operating companies in D2C space for The Brooklyn Creamery, Zaffran amongst others.
-Prior experience includes leadership positions at organisations such as K Raheja Corp, Colliers International, Cube Capital Consultancy, Citigroup.
Pratyush is a serial intrapreneur, deal maker and business creator; In his 16+ years of corporate career, he successfully built businesses in complex organisational and market set-up. Managed several, equity and mezzanine investments as well as fund raising totalling more than $700 million, including IPO. He has been recognised by several agencies amongst top leaders in India.
Tapan Bhatt is the Chief Operating Officer (COO), India Logistics, effective 1st October 2024. In this role, he spearheads strategic growth initiatives, operational excellence, and business expansion, reinforcing the company’s leadership in India's logistics and industrial real estate sector.
Prior to his appointment as COO, Tapan was the Head of Investments at Ascendas Firstspace, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the business and driving market expansion. His leadership was instrumental in navigating complex transactions, securing high-value deals, and fostering strategic partnerships. With a keen understanding of investments and a strong acumen for people management, he successfully led the investment team to achieve significant milestones.
With over 18 years of global investment experience across the United States, United Kingdom, and India, Tapan brings deep expertise in private equity, hedge funds, and investment banking. Before joining Ascendas Firstspace, he co-founded Toro Finserve LLP, where he served as a Managing Partner, overseeing investment strategies and financial structuring. His professional journey also includes leadership roles at ICICI Venture Fund and a consulting role with Etonhurst Capital Partners, a real estate-focused startup fund.
Tapan holds an MBA in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA. His diverse international experience, combined with his strong financial expertise, positions him as a key leader driving growth and innovation in India's logistics and real estate sector.
Ramesh Nair, the CEO of Mindspace Business Parks REIT, brings over 25 years of experience in most facets of the real estate business. At Mindspace Business Parks REIT, his primary focus is on strategic decision-making, driving growth initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring operational excellence for the 33+ million square feet portfolio. Ramesh aims to further solidify Mindspace Business Parks REIT's position in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
Through his professional journey, Ramesh has worked across diverse asset classes such as office, land, retail, residential, warehousing, industrial, data centres and hotels advising leading domestic and multinational owners, investors, and occupiers. His core strengths include delivering exceptional results, strategic thinking, people management, and building organizational capabilities.
Ramesh's role at the helm of Mindspace Business Parks REIT comes after significant achievements and influential leadership roles in the Indian real estate sector. As the former CEO-India and MD, Market Development, Asia at Colliers, Ramesh led a diverse team of nearly 2,500 professionals across 11 offices. During his tenure, Colliers achieved EBITDA growth of 62% in 2021 and 35% in 2022 in India.
Prior to his role at Colliers, Ramesh was the CEO and Country Head of JLL India, a Fortune 200 company, where he worked for 21 years. His exceptional leadership acumen was evident as he led a team of over 12,000 professionals, steering JLL India to the forefront in terms of market share, revenues, profitability, and team size across various geographies and business lines. Under his leadership, the firm achieved an impressive 14% CAGR in operating profits from 2017 to 2019, along with revenues of INR 4500 crores in India. He also earned the distinction of becoming one of the youngest International Directors and Country Heads at JLL, globally. Furthermore, he served as a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Board at JLL and was part of the J8 group, which comprises the eight most profitable and revenue-generating countries out of JLL's extensive network of 80 countries worldwide.
Ramesh's expertise extends beyond boardrooms, with notable contributions to industry organizations and academia. He served as a non-executive director on the RICS Global Regulatory Board, RICS South Asia Board, Chairman of the CII Real Estate and Infrastructure Conclave, and Advisory Council member for Telangana State, demonstrating his commitment to shaping and advancing the real estate landscape. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and is on the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) National Executive Board. Ramesh also serves as a Board Member of the CoreNet Global India Chapter.
Outside of his professional accomplishments, Ramesh is a true advocate of self-development and leadership. He shares his passion for knowledge by delivering guest lectures at prestigious institutions, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata, ISB Hyderabad, SP Jain, JBIMS, and LIBA. He loves reading books and enjoys meeting people. Ramesh is an MBA from the University of Madras and an alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP).
Ramesh has authored a book titled ‘Doing Business in Uncertain Times’. The book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating crises, focusing on three key perspectives: business, clients, and people. The book's fifty chapters provide actionable insights and leadership lessons, emphasizing adaptability, emotional intelligence, and holistic solutions. With relatable stories and accessible language, it caters to professionals at all levels, empowering them to emerge stronger from economic downturns.
Ramesh's leadership propels Mindspace REIT towards new horizons of growth and innovation, underpinned by his unwavering focus on effective stakeholder management.
About Mindspace Business Parks REIT
Mindspace Business Parks REIT, sponsored by K Raheja Corp group, listed on the Indian bourses in August 2020. The REIT owns quality office portfolios located in four key office markets of India, namely Mumbai Region, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai, and is one of the largest Grade A office portfolios in India. The portfolio has a total leasable area of 38.1 msf comprising of 31.0 msf of completed area, 3.7 msf of area under construction and 3.4 msf of future development, as on June 30, 2025. The portfolio consists of 5 integrated business parks and 6 quality independent office assets with superior infrastructure and amenities. It has a diversified and high-quality tenant base, with over 260 tenants. Most of the buildings in the portfolio are either Gold or Platinum Green Building Certified (IGBC/LEED). The assets provide a community-based ecosystem and have been developed to meet the evolving standards of tenants, and the demands of ‘new age businesses’, making it amongst the preferred options for both multinational and domestic corporations. To know more visit www.mindspacereit.com
RK’s expertise in facilitating expansion through partnerships and acquisitions and maximizing ROI enables Horizon’s growth. RK has over 27 years of experience. Previously, he served as the COO at All Cargo Logistics & Industrial Parks and has earlier worked with the private equity and investment banking teams at JM Financial and the Macquarie group.
RK has completed his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and BE in Mechanical from BIT Mesra, Ranchi. RK also serves as a member of the Board of Governors of IIM Trichy.
Ankur Gupta is Managing Director and Head of Investments at Hines in India, where he leads business growth and investment management, including driving the firm’s expansion into new asset classes. With a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing complex real estate transactions, he has been instrumental in scaling Hines’ residential and commercial business across key Indian markets.
Ankur has a demonstrated track record in delivering growth while mitigating risk and maintaining financial discipline. Since joining Hines in 2020, he has helped closed deals covering more than 10 million square feet and has led capital raise of over $250 million by building strategic joint ventures with both global institutional investors and domestic fund managers.
Prior to joining Hines, he held leadership roles in the real estate businesses of Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Tata Group, leading their capital raise (>$400 million) and portfolio expansion efforts (>25 million square feet). At Shapoorji Pallonji, he played a pivotal role is raising $250 million equity capital to set up one of India’s largest affordable housing platform - Joyville. At Tata Group Ankur led efforts to expand the commercial portfolio across West and South India markets.
Ankur earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University and has completed the Post Graduate Program in Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Mr. Pawan Parikh is the CEO of Safeway, a MAIF 2 & MAIF 3 investment in Indian toll roads. Safeway encompasses 9 roads covering 681 km of national highways, carrying over 100,000 vehicles daily. Prior to joining Safeway in May 2021, Pawan held leadership roles in renowned international organizations in infrastructure, energy, and minerals sectors.
He was the CEO- EPC at Shapoorji Pallonji, one of the largest engineering companies from India, present in more than 35 countries globally. Under his leadership, the organization developed international execution capabilities and successfully executed complex mega EPC projects.
Prior to this, he led Siemens Energy Transmission Division for South Asia with 5 manufacturing units and more than 120 EPC construction Project Sites. Under his leadership, the organisation became an export hub for advanced technologies, centre of competence for large projects executed in Qatar, Bangladesh and, Srilanka, besides India.
Mr. Amit Shetty is the Chief Executive Officer of Embassy REIT. Prior to this, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Embassy REIT responsible for the REIT’s leasing, capital projects, & operations functions. Amit brings over 20 years of experience in leading office leasing, asset sales, construction & operations management across India. Prior to joining Embassy REIT, Amit worked with Honeywell and CBRE where he held a variety of senior leadership roles and led some of the key corporate real estate developments in the country.
Bhavya Bagrecha has over two decades of leadership across real estate, investments, and strategic financial planning. He has managed over ?2,500 crore in investments and was instrumental in setting up India's first REIT-like structure under SEBI VCF guidelines.
Bhavya has a proven track record in leading high-stakes investment strategies, joint ventures, fund structuring, and regulatory navigation—across sectors like real estate, logistics, and infrastructure. His career includes senior roles at landmark institutions like Tata Steel, Milestone Capital, and Landmark Capital Advisors.
Bhavya’s strength lies in evaluating and scaling real estate opportunities with a sharp focus on value creation, risk mitigation, and tax efficiency. With a deep understanding of both onshore and offshore fund mechanisms, he ensures every investment is strategically structured and performance-driven.
Robust Leadership Experience of 18 years with proficiency in Business Development, Strategy and Operations, domestic & international exposure with expertise in devising and implementing strategies aimed at enhancement of the revenue & profitability of the organization. Possess excellence in setting up operations in new and upcoming sectors, restructuring the vertical in an established company, business transformation and enhance operational efficiencies.
Specialized in Power Sector with experience across organizations in Renewable Energy, Power Distribution and Smart Grid. Currently working as CEO of Distributed Business Unit at Fourth Partner Energy Pvt Ltd.
Fourth Partner Energy – Amongst India’s largest Renewable Energy IPPs with more than 1.3GW of installed capacity across 25 States in India, serving more than 200 corporate clients across Southeast Asia, offering entire gamut of RE solutions – Onsite/Offsite, Solar/Wind/Storage/Hybrid, Inter-State/Intra-State, RTC and VPPA.
Alok is Chief Executive Officer for Brookfield Properties in India, providing strategic leadership across design, development, finance, leasing, tenant relations, and corporate strategy.
Elevated to the board of Brookfield India REIT, he is also the Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), driving strategic initiatives for the commercial real estate sector. He spearheaded the development of India’s largest professional office portfolio, prioritizing a customer-centric approach and implementing strong ESG practices making Brookfield Properties a top choice for leading Indian and global companies seeking office space.
With a career spanning over three decades, in leadership positions at industry leaders like Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo Real Advisors, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, Alok has consistently delivered high-value deals across diverse asset classes. He is a graduate of IIT Delhi and an MBA from ISB Hyderabad.
While Alok excels in the business world, his passion extends beyond the boardroom. He actively champions social impact initiatives that promote education sector advancement and women empowerment.
Sanjeev is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Hexa Climate, a company dedicated to the energy transition and helping its customers achieve net-zero. Previously, he built Amplus Solar into Asia’s leading distributed-solar provider before its acquisition by PETRONAS. A mechanical engineer with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, he has 30 years’ experience spanning project development, consulting, and finance in the Indian and European energy sectors.
Pinaki Bhattacharyya is the Founder, MD and CEO of AMPIN Energy Transition, a leading renewable energy transition company headquartered in New Delhi, India with its offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bangalore. He established the company 9 years ago and today, AMPIN Energy Transition is an industry leading IPP with a pan India presence providing a one stop shop for customers through its powerful and resilient combination of large utility scale and C&I renewable energy projects, helping its customers to transition to 100% RE. With a portfolio of 5 GWp across 23 states catering to 100+ marquee customers in India and backed by leading institutional investors from Europe, Japan, rest of Asia and North America such as Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC and Siemens and with highest standards of corporate governance and ESG, AMPIN plans to scale up to 25 GW by 2030. In addition to its core renewable energy generation business, AMPIN’s Energy Transition enablers enhance its competitive edge by driving strategic initiatives in energy trading, solar cell and module manufacturing, green hydrogen, and energy storage, positioning it to become one of India’s leading energy transition players.
Pinaki Bhattacharyya has 23+ years of experience in India, US and Europe across PE, business incubation, leadership, operating and financing roles in the renewable energy sector. Prior to starting AMPIN, Pinaki was the CFO of Sterlite Power, India's leading transmission player. Additionally, he was the founding team member and CFO of one of the largest renewable IPPs in India (Sembcorp Green Infra) and the founding team member of the first renewable energy project equity fund in the US, New Energy Capital. He has managed the largest and most diversified renewable energy private equity portfolio of USD 300M for IDFC Private Equity. He has worked across the value chain in both renewable and thermal power generation at GE Vernova (erstwhile ALSTOM and ABB) and Intergen (a Shell-Bechtel venture with 16 GW power portfolio).
Pinaki is actively involved in policy advocacy for the renewable energy sector in India and holds key positions in various associations. He is the President of Distributed Solar Power Association (DISPA), Co-Chair of FICCI’s Renewable Energy CEO’s Committee and is an active member of CII and ICC’s Energy Committee. He has an MBA from Cornell University and B.E. Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.
Real estate veteran with 20+ years across JLL, Adani Ports, and more. At Godwitt, he drives scale, speed, and smarter builds — making the company a frontrunner in industrial real estate. Known for his sharp execution and no-fluff approach, Nirav believes speed and precision aren’t mutually exclusive.
Nirav has been pivotal in driving Godwitt’s growth through his expertise in industrial leasing strategy, construction innovation, and location feasibility. By shaping multi-city expansion playbooks, structuring built-to-suit projects, and strengthening client relationships, he has ensured Godwitt delivers scalable, tailored, and future-ready industrial solutions.
Subahoo Chordia is widely regarded as a visionary leader in real asset investing, with a proven ability to build platforms from the ground up and scale them to global institutional standards. A pioneer of India’s Real Assets landscape, he is also a global voice on sustainable infrastructure, platform-building, and institutional capital partnerships.
At Edelweiss Alternatives (EAAA), Subahoo founded and built the Real Assets business, driving strategy, assembling high-caliber teams, and institutionalizing a platform that today manages 40+ assets worth USD 3.5+ billion, generating ?4,500+ crore in annual revenues across roads, renewables, transmission, and commercial real estate.
Key milestones of his pioneering journey include:
Beyond the investment sphere, Subahoo actively shapes policy, governance, and innovation in India and globally. His leadership roles include:
Murali Krishna V is a seasoned expert in PropTech investments and technology-driven real estate with over 20 years of family office experience managing private equity portfolios exceeding $200 million. A UCLA Anderson alumnus, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance. As Principal of SPYRE Proptech Venture Fund, Murali established a SEBI CAT-2 AIF worth $50 million, driving fundraising and scaling startups that innovate in real estate. His achievements include successful exits in startups like Lenskart and managing offshore property funds in London and Singapore. Murali is a recognized speaker at PEVC and PropTech forums, where he shapes the dialogue on real estate innovation and investment strategy.
Ms. Shabana Bajari is a highly qualified and experienced finance professional with an extensive background in finance and accounts. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Law Graduate with a Diploma in Information Systems Audit. Her career spans over 28 years, during which she has held various leadership roles and made significant contributions to the organizations she has been associated with.
She initiated her career in 1997 as a Management Trainee and steadily progressed through various leadership roles. Her early experience as an Accountant at Krishak Bharati Co-operative Limited ('KRIBHCO') in Surat, Gujarat, where she dedicated nearly a decade and sharpened her financial skills as an accountant. Subsequently, she joined Neo Group, where her journey began as a Senior Manager and culminated in her becoming the Head of Department. Notably, she assumed the role of Acting CFO, leading the Finance & Accounts team of the Bilfinger Neo Group, the then subsidiary of the prestigious German conglomerate Bilfinger SE.
Ms. Bajari's journey continued with diverse leadership roles at Dhanurdhar Processors Private Limited before joining KPI Green, where she served as the General Manager (Finance & Accounts) and was entrusted with the responsibilities of Interim CFO for a period from September 2022 to January 2023. Her career trajectory exemplifies her adaptability, financial acumen, and leadership prowess, making her a seasoned professional in the world of finance.
Ms. Shabana Bajari's extensive experience and diverse roles in finance and accounts, along with her legal background, make her a well-rounded professional capable of handling various financial and commercial aspects of an organization. Her proven expertise in financial management, including project finance and budgeting, demonstrates her ability to drive financial success and contribute to the growth of the companies she serves.
Ankur Gupta is Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group, assisting in global investment decisions. Mr. Gupta is also the Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East for the Real Estate Group and is responsible for overseeing real estate activities in these regions, including investments, portfolio management and new fund formation.
Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm.
Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Nikunj Ghodawat is the Chief Financial Officer of CleanMax and has been associated with the Company since October 17, 2014. He became Chief Financial Officer of CleanMax on April 4, 2022. He is responsible for overseeing debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, financial strategy, accounting & control, joint ventures & other investor relationships and the overall financial performance of the Company. His responsibilities also encompass budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Additionally, he leads our Company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. Mr. Ghodawat holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore and a post-graduate diploma in business administration from ICFAI Business School. He is also a member of the IBS Alumni Federation. He has over 21 years of experience in corporate finance, fund raising and financial strategy. Before his association with CleanMax, he has previously served as a partner at BNG Financial Consultants, as a senior associate, investment banking at Adventity BPO India Private Limited and as an associate director – investment banking at YES Bank Limited. The remuneration paid to him in Financial Year 2025 by our Company was ? 14.86 million
Sumit Lakhani serves as the CEO of Awfis Space Solutions Ltd., India's first and largest publicly listed coworking company. Joining Awfis at its inception, Sumit has been instrumental as a core member of the management team. He played a key role in leading Awfis to become India's first coworking company to go public. At Awfis, he leads profit & loss, business operations, and customer-centric initiatives along with sales, marketing, real Estate acquisition, fundraising, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). Under his leadership, Awfis has emerged as a reputed and credible brand in the flex space industry.
With more than 17 years of diverse experience, Sumit has held key roles at organizations such as YES Bank, TESCO, and ST Asset Management. He holds an MBA from the S.P. Jain Centre of Management, highlighting a balanced blend of analytical and creative thinking.
Sumit has been honored with the prestigious ‘CXO of the Year’ award and has been named in Realty+’s ‘40 under 40’ list. He has also been featured among the top 10 of YourStory's 100 Emerging Voices of India.
With over two decades of extensive experience in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, Mr. Sunil Pareek serves as the Executive Director of Assetz. A visionary leader and a key member of the Board, Mr. Pareek is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction and overall growth of the organisation.
In his role, Mr. Pareek oversees critical aspects of the business, including land acquisitions, investments, project onboarding, and life-cycle project management. His keen expertise and in-depth understanding of the real estate landscape enable him to seamlessly navigate complex challenges, ensuring the successful execution of projects while maximising value for stakeholders.
Mr. Pareek’s leadership is defined by his forward-thinking approach and dedication to innovation, which aligns with Assetz’s commitment to sustainability and excellence. His contributions have been pivotal in strengthening the company’s position as a trusted and dynamic player in the Indian real estate market.
Through his strategic oversight and collaborative leadership style, Mr. Pareek continues to drive Assetz’s mission of delivering thoughtfully designed, sustainable communities that set benchmarks for quality and environmental stewardship in the real estate industry.
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