Leading Indian Real Estate Women | Industry Pioneers
Leading women in Indian real estate have transformed a male-dominated business. Their innovation, endurance, and dedication have changed the industry and inspired subsequent generations. From residential and commercial developments to sustainable practises and technology integration, these pioneers are redefining Indian real estate. We at Nidhi Global honour the pioneering efforts and industrial effect of these remarkable women who are breaking barriers and setting new standards.
1. Reeza Sebastian Karimpanal
Position: President, Residential Business, The Embassy Group
Reeza Sebastian Karimpanal helped Embassy Office Parks, India’s first listed REIT, succeed. In over 15 years at the Embassy Group, she has excelled in brand management, marketing, project management, and business growth, strengthening the residential division. Times Business Awards named her a ‘Women Super Achiever in Real Estate Sector’ in 2018.
2. Shveta Jain
Position: Head & Managing Director, Residential Services (Delhi-NCR), Savills India
With a Master’s in Russian Literature and 20 years of expertise, Shveta Jain helped build Cushman & Wakefield’s residential business in India. At Savills India, she discovers residential growth regions and improves service delivery pan-India, becoming a top real estate lady.
3. Manju Yagnik
Position: Vice Chairperson, Nahar Group
Manju Yagnik’s Amrit Shakti township project in Nahar has boosted Mumbai’s real estate market. She is known worldwide for her consumer behaviour and marketing knowledge. In CREDAI-MCHI and NAREDCO West Foundation, she is prominent.
4. Kruti Kumar Jain
Position: Executive Director, Kumar Builders
Kruti Kumar Jain, a graduate with real estate experience, joined Kumar Builders as Executive Director. She won the Youngest Entrepreneur Award for her innovative ideas. She oversees various CSR programmes that promote workplace wellness.
5. Annu Talreja (CEO) & Priyanka Gera (COO)
Company: Oxfordcaps Student Residences
Oxfordcaps, Asia’s first tech-backed student housing provider, was created by Annu Talreja and Priyanka Gera. From handling 50 beds in Singapore in 2017, they now offer structured and well-maintained student lodgings in key Indian academic cities.
6. Kanika Gupta Shori
Position: Chief Operating Officer, Square Yards
CFA Level 2 candidate and Wharton alum Kanika Shori Gupta co-founded Square Yards, India’s largest real estate brokerage and mortgage marketplace. Her efforts have made Square Yards a leading proptech consultancy worldwide. She can dance and scuba dive.
7. E. Jayashree Kurup
Position: Head, Content and Research, Magicbricks.com
E. Jayashree Kurup is an experienced real estate, infrastructure, and municipal manager. She leads Magicbricks’ research and content section and contributed to PropIndex and Housing Sentiment Index.
8. Nirupa Shankar
Position: Executive Director, Brigade Group
Nirupa Shankar manages Brigade Group’s hotel, retail, office space, HR, and PR. Since joining the hotel segment in 2009, she has helped the firm develop.
9. Gunjan Goel
Position: Director, Media & Marketing Communications, Goel Ganga Developments
Gunjan Goel’s Parsons design and managerial skills have boosted Goel Ganga Developments’ brand. As a high young achiever, she emphasises women’s nurturing nature in building real estate ecosystems.
10. Darshana Parmar Jain
Position: Deputy Managing Director, Ishwar Parmar Group
Darshana Parmar Jain revolutionised Ishwar Parmar Group with 12 years of IT experience and software systems background. She is CREDAI National’s first female executive committee member.
11. Janhvi Sukhtankar
Position: Executive Vice President [HR], Lodha Group
Due to her sociology and labour studies background, Janhvi Sukhtankar has over 20 years of worldwide market experience. Her leadership and devotion as Lodha Group’s Executive Vice President of HR since 2012 are impressive.
12. Aishwarya Bansal
Position: Co-Founder, Smartworld Developers
Harvard graduate Aishwarya Bansal co-founded Smartworld Developers to provide comprehensive and creative real estate solutions. Her dedication to using technology for efficient development has made Smart world a potential Indian real estate leader.
Conclusion
These extraordinary women revolutionized the real estate sector and succeeded in their jobs. Their contributions demonstrate how diversity and leadership foster innovation and prosperity. Their effect on the industry will last for years as they smash barriers and create new standards.
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